Auditor II- Ethics Commission (1684

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Department: Ethics Commission
Job class: 1684‑Auditor II
Salary range: $ – $
Role type: Temporary Provisional Permanent Civil Service
Hours: Full‑time

The San Francisco Ethics Commission was created by the City’s voters with the passage of Proposition K in November 1993. Our mission is to promote the highest standards of integrity in government. We achieve that by delivering impactful programs that promote fair, transparent, and accountable governmental decision‑making for the benefit of all San Franciscans. The Commission is responsible for the independent and impartial administration and enforcement of laws related to campaign finance, public financing of candidates, governmental ethics, conflicts of interest, and registration and reporting by lobbyists, campaign consultants, permit consultants, and major developers.

The Audits Division is responsible for conducting thorough and timely audits pursuant to the Commission’s Charter authority and mandate under City law. Its purpose is to determine whether auditees have materially complied with applicable requirements of State and local laws, including campaign finance, Form 700 disclosures, conflict of interest, government ethics, lobbying, and public disclosure laws. The Division’s audits are extensive and complex, carried out within defined deadlines and in accordance with established auditing standards.

It also supports the Enforcement Division in pursuing penalties for violations discovered through audits and collaborates on cases based upon audit findings. Additionally, it conducts performance audits of Commission programs to identify ways to improve internal controls, standardize processes, track key performance indicators, and enhance program outcomes. During election years it administers the public campaign financing program by reviewing requests and supporting documentation to determine candidate eligibility and fund disbursement.

Under general supervision, incumbents in this position plan, organize, and conduct various types of audits for the Ethics Commission. Auditors interact with City officials, candidates, political treasurers, campaign consultants, lobbyists, permit expediters, and others regulated by the Commission. They collaborate closely with staff in other divisions to support and review their operations. In a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment auditors engage in financial, forensic, compliance, investigative, and performance audits, program evaluations, and other analytical activities to ensure compliance with campaign finance and ethics laws and to promote efficient and effective operations within the Commission.

Auditors also review claims for public financing to ensure that City funds are only distributed to qualified candidates and in accordance with program requirements. This position reports to the Audit Manager and is responsible for leading audits and other projects.

Auditors must be willing to forego involvement in all local political activity while a member of the Commission staff and must publicly file an annual Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700).

• Audits and investigates within all areas of the law administered by the Commission to evaluate compliance and identify violations of law.
• Conducts extensive testing, including collecting, analyzing, and documenting audit evidence as it relates to the audit objectives.
• Develops audit findings and recommendations fully supported by analysis.
• Conducts audit follow‑up activities, including vetting audit findings through the Enforcement Division, providing auditees with notice and comment opportunities, and publishing final audit reports.
• Conducts performance audits of Commission programs and operations, identifying and evaluating internal controls.
• Performs all assignments in accordance with office policies, division protocols, and Government Auditing Standards, as appropriate.

• Scopes audits, researching legal mandates and other background information, determining needs of key…