Texas State Auditor's OfficeSenior Auditor
Aug. 2020 - Jun. 2023The State Auditor's Office (SAO) is the independent auditor for Texas state government. Types of audits the SAO performs include financial statement opinion audits, financial audits, compliance audits, economy and efficiency audits, effectiveness audits, and other special audits. Work involves examining, investigating, and reviewing records, reports, financial statements, and management practices to ensure legal compliance with state statutes and internal regulations; and conducting audits for program economy, efficiency, and effectiveness. Senior Auditors perform risk assessments, develop audit programs, conduct audit procedures, reach conclusions based on evidence, and make recommendations to improve government operations. Work is conducted in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards. Senior Auditors also manage and conduct audit procedures (including IT audit procedures) on financial and/or performance audits of agencies, institutions of higher education, and other entities that receive state funding. Work also includes supervising and training new employees.