Office of Audit Services - Our mission is to provide quality audit and related financial services to enhance accountability with the provision of
educational, cultural, professional, and vocational services. To achieve our mission, we conduct internal audits and audits of external
educational entities such as school districts, BOCES, not-for-profit organizations, and others located throughout the State that are regulated
by or receive funds administered by the Department. The Office of Audit Services is also responsible for:
- Collecting, reviewing and approving audited financial statements, management letters, internal control reports, corrective actions plans and
other requisite financial materials submitted to the Department by school districts and BOCES pursuant to Education Law and Commissioner's
Regulations.
- Monitoring Single Audit reporting compliance int he Federal Audit Clearinghouse and reviewing Single Audit/Program-Specific Audit reporting
packages for relevant audit findings.
- Administering the Department's Fraud, Waste, and Abuse system and monitoring submitted cases until they have been closed.
- Functioning as the audit liaison for performance audits conducted by the Office of the State Comptroller.
- Preparing and issusing management decisions for relevant Single Audit findings in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance)
Although the activities and assignments in which the intern will be directly engaged may vary based on existing priorities within the Office,
general assignments will include the review of requisite financial materials submitted to the NYSED Application Business Portal by school
districts and BOCES and Single Audit reporting packages submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse by applicable entities who receive
federal awards passed through NYSED. To evaluate these submissions, student interns will need to review and interpret various criteria
including Education Law, Commissioner's Regulation and 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance). Student interns will also need to communicate
with district staff and other external parties to notify them of identified submission deficiencies and inform them of the steps needed to correct
those issues.
The intern may also be preparing Management Decision Letters and assist with follow-up emails and phone calls for Management Decision letter corrective action plans, as well as following up with non-profit entities regarding the submission of their Single Audit or Single Audit Exemption forms and sending reminder emails.
Student interns will also be asked to perform research into various topics and assist with other projects including the Internal Control Certification and current audits.
Interns will gain a wealth of professional experience reviewing audited financial statements, management letters, internal control reports and
corrective action plans and obtain familiarity with related Education Laws, Commissioner's Regulations and Uniform Guidance. As these
reviews will require comparative analysis and frequent communication with both internal and external parties, interns will also develop more
advanced analytical and communication skills. Additionally, interns will be afforded opportunities to participate in SED training events, which
have previously included topics such as professional writing, conflict resolution and professional communications.
- An academic background in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
- A desire to pursue a career in auditing or accounting.
- A desire to learn through experience and ability to maintain a positive attitude.
- Excellent customer service and effective communication skills.
- A sense of professional skepticism, objectivity and good judgment.
- Strong analytical skills and integrity.
- An ability to interpret and apply various rules, laws, and regulations.
The anticipated number of hours will be based on the student's availability and interns will coordinate their schedules with their supervisor in
accordance with their availability and office needs. Total hours for the 2025 Spring semester will not exceed 20 hours per week. Although
exceptions can be considered, available working hours will generally be Monday-Friday between 9:00am and 5:00pm.
Undergraduate students will be paid $15.50/hour and graduate students will be paid $18.50/hour. For all offices located in NYC or Westchester, Suffolk, or Nassau Counties, undergraduate students will be paid $16.50/hour and graduate students will be paid $19.50/hour.
Qualified candidates should email a cover letter, resume, transcript (student copy is acceptable), and completed internship application to internships@nysed.gov. Please include the Assignment Number (OMS-SP-25-11) in the subject line of your email to reference this assignment.
Failure to send complete application materials via email will result in your removal from our consideration.
Maria Stamoulis
