Local Government Audit Staff Specialist

The Office of the State Auditor ensures transparent, accountable, and effective government.

Job Description

The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) Audit Practice Division performs external financial and compliance audits of local governments and is seeking applicants for Local Government Audit Staff Specialist positions as part of the Audit Practice Division.

This position is responsible for assisting in the audits of local governments by ensuring that appropriate procedures are performed that are necessary to determine the reliability of clients' financial statements and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The Local Government Audit Staff Specialist has primary responsibility for:

  • Leading in the planning and completion of audits.
  • Directing less experienced auditors by providing guidance and coaching and distributing work to them.
  • Assisting with quality/technical reviews of OSA audits, along with reviews of local government audits performed by CPA firms, to determine that auditing and reporting standards are followed.
  • Department: Audit Practice
  • Job ID: 94418
  • Number of Positions Available: 2
  • Location: St. Paul
  • Closing Date: 06/15/2026

Minimum Qualifications

  • 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.
    • A minimum of two (2) years of lead work and/or supervisory experience guiding professional audit staff in performing external financial and compliance audits of local governments.
    • A minimum of two (2) years of experience planning and performing audits of federal programs in accordance with Uniform Guidance.

    Candidates must attach a resume documenting work experience with beginning and end dates.  

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge in the application of audit tools such as or similar to Checkpoint and PPC.
  • Experience working with local governmental agencies.
  • Knowledge of Minnesota laws, court decisions, and attorney general opinions relating to local governmental agencies.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) active licensure.
  • Two years of experience playing a lead role in the audits of large, complex, and /or specialized local governments.
  • Experience working with GAAP, GAAS, GAGAS, OMB Compliance Supplement, and Legal Compliance Audit Guides in an audit setting.

Additional Requirements

  • Requires occasional lifting and carrying of less than 10 pounds, along with the ability to move through the 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, criminal background check and a driver's history check prior to appointment.

    Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment via status (e.g., H1B status).

How to Apply

Applications will be received through Minnesota Management and Budget. Apply online.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Cassandra Calamese.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Human Resources Staff Specialist Cassandra Calamese.