AUDITOR 2 AUDITOR GENERAL (& TO ESTABLISH A LIST)

Salary: $59,103.00 - $79,323.00 Annually
Location : Detroit, Michigan, MI
Job Type: Certified-Regular Civil Service
Job Number: 2025413201132LG/MLTYT
Department: Off of Auditor General
Opening Date: 05/18/2026
Closing Date: 6/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: 1701 - AFSCME Non Supervisory - Local 3134 - Accou


Description
OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL

The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) is an independent, full-service auditing function to examine and evaluate City activities in order to improve accountability for public funds and to improve operations of City government. The agency promotes the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of city government and helps to protect against fraud, waste, and abuse by conducting independent audits, investigations, and evaluations while adhering to the professional standards of the auditing profession. OAG responsibilities and authority are stated in Section 7.5-105 of the Charter to make audits of the financial transactions, performance, and operations of city agencies with a focus on high-risk areas; to perform financial analysis of agencies; to make a report of the financial position of the City after the close of each fiscal year; to investigate the administration and operation of City agencies; to settle all disputed claims in favor of or against the City as provided by ordinance, and to make reports to City agencies of irregularities of practice and erroneous accounting methods. OAG prepares written reports of audit findings and recommendations to the City Council, the Mayor, and the management of each agency, and performs special projects and other work. The OAG participates in the City's independent biannual Revenue Estimating Conference process. The annual financial audit of the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and its Federal financial assistance programs are performed by outside auditors hired by the OAG.

Under general supervision, the Auditor 2 applies professional accounting and auditing knowledge, standards and principles, laws, and regulations while performing functions including, but not limited to: examination and appraisal of financial records, financial and management reports, management controls, policies and practices affecting or reflecting the financial condition and operating results of an activity; analyzing work related to developing and executing audit policies and programs; conducting activities related to the detection of fraud, waste, and abuse; conducting in-person, telephone, and on-site investigative interviews; preparing audit reports; and recommending corrective action plans. This position will help audit the City's financial, accounting, and operational information.
Examples of Duties

• Conducts internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management systems and operational processes.
• Assesses and ensures the city's compliance with applicable laws, regulations and city policies.
• Provides City Council and the Administration with accurate and timely reports on financial and operational audit findings, including recommendations for improvement.
• Gives independent and objective assessments of agencies operations, financial activity and internal controls.
• Proposes recommendations to enhance operational efficiency, effectiveness, and identify other areas of improvement.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop and implement risk management strategies.
• Reviews financial records: Checks that financial records and reports are accurate and reliable.
• Prepares reports: Assists with preparing evidential matter and audit reports.
• Communicates with auditees: Answers questions from clients or customers, and communicates auditing matters to senior staff.
• Assists with audits: Takes on responsibility for various segments of audits under supervision.
• Learns about the agency's operations: Acquires a working knowledge of the agency's operations and becomes oriented with the City's practices, policies, and culture.
• Identifies issues: Identifies if and where processes are not working as they should.
• Identifies risks: Assesses the agency's financial and operational risks.
• Development: Participates in all entry level training and continuing professional education.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, statistics or a closely related field. Such an education must include at least twenty-four (24) semester credits in coursework of accounting or a related field.
• At least two (2) years of related work experience involving the examination and evaluation of the accounting, financial, operational, or control records of public agencies, private organizations, or individuals.

Equivalent combinations of education and expeience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirements of this position.

PLEASE ATTACH A RESUME & ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION TO YOUR RESUME.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

• Interview: 70%
• Writing Sample: P/F
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

• Veteran Points: 0 - 15 points
• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

LRD: 04/14/2026
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

• Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
• Dental
• Vision

INSURANCE

• Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or


- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.


ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
Have a successful career with the City of Detroit . Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit
01


Please indicate your highest level of education completed

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• PhD/J.D.
• No Education experience

02


Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, statistics or a closely related field. Please indicate your degree type. IF APPLICABLE
03


Do you have at least twenty-four (24) semester credits in coursework of accounting or a related field?

• YES
• NO

04


Please indicate your years of related work experience involving the examination and evaluation of the accounting, financial, operational, or control records of public agencies, private organizations, or individuals.

• No experience
• 2-4 years experience
• 5 years or more experience

05


Please briefly explain your experience with audit management software.
Required Question