Local Government Audit Staff Specialist

Working Title:
Local Government IT Audit Specialist
Job Class:
Local Government Audit Staff Specialist
Agency:
State Auditor

• Job : 95490
• Location
  :
  St. Paul
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted
  : 7/15/2026
• Closing Date
  : 08/05/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  :
  State Auditor / State Auditor-MAPE
• Division/Unit
  :
  Payroll Processing Unit / Audit Practice
• Work Shift/Work Hours
  :
  Day Shift
• Days of Work
  :
  Monday
  - Friday or Monday
  - Thursday
• Travel Required
  :
  Yes
  - Up to 25% of the time
• Salary Range: $35.30 - $52.35 / hourly; $73,706 - $109,306 / annually
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) Audit Practice Division performs independent, external financial and compliance audits of local governments.

This Local Government IT Audit Specialist position assists in leading the information technology (IT) audits of local governments (including the largest, most complex, and specialized) by ensuring that appropriate procedures are performed that are necessary to determine the reliability of clients' information systems, platforms, operating procedures, IT security and data protection. The Local Government IT Audit IT Specialist has primary responsibility for:

• Preparing the IT audit plan and developing audit programs, forms, and guidance;
• Playing a lead role in planning performing, and completion of large and complex IT audits; and
• Providing day-to-day guidance and coaching to less experienced professional auditors.

Interviews will be held in person in St. Paul.

Start date of September 8, 2026, or after.

After an initial training period, the Local Government IT Audit Specialist is expected to report to the OSA's main office (St. Paul) or an assigned client location a minimum of one day per week.

To be considered, a candidate must have:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, or master’s degree with an accounting concentration from an accredited institution or a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science from an accredited institution;
• A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience leading IT audits and providing guidance to other professional audit staff; and
• Experience with IT audits as they relate to generally accepted audits of financial standards, IT security and control practices, and IT management practices.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA);
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP/GASB Statements) for local governments;
• Knowledge of professional audit requirements (GAAS/GAGAS) for audits of local governments;
• Considerable knowledge of audit requirements for federal awards (including Uniform Guidance and OMB Compliance Supplement) as it relates to federal program IT requirements;

• Requires occasional transport of less than 10 pounds, along with the ability to move through work space and maintain a stationary position throughout the work day.

• Job offer is contingent upon candidate passing a job-related background check that may include the following: reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminal background check and driver's history check prior to appointment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status).

The Office of the State Auditor serves Minnesotans by protecting local decisions close to home. The OSA provides support and analysis to local entities so they can make decisions for their communities based on facts. At the OSA we pride…