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Information Systems Audit Intern
Summer 2027: June 1 - August 6
About Our Program
The Comptroller of the Treasury's Audit Internship Program is a 10-week paid educational and experiential learning opportunity offering undergraduate students a chance to witness and participate in the audit operations of the office. Interns will spend the summer building skills through their assignment to an active audit and  audit-specific training, Interns will also have opportunities to build relationships with each other through shared experiences.
Information Systems (IS) Audit Intern responsibilities may include learning to examine and review the following: the adequacy of internal controls; records; reports; information systems; compliance with laws and regulations; and management practices for state government entities and other organizations receiving public funds.  IS Audit Interns may assist in evaluating:

• The adequacy of internal controls,
• Data integrity for application systems,
• Compliance with laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements, and/or
• The efficiency and effectiveness of an entity’s operations.

Our summer internship program is designed to be both professionally and academically beneficial. Interns gain hands‑on experience while participating in meaningful professional development activities such as Business Etiquette Day, a full‑day session focused on professionalism, emotional intelligence, and understanding one’s professional brand, complete with an etiquette lunch led by staff. Interns also enjoy engaging activities like speed networking with full‑time employees, a guided tour of the Tennessee Capitol to explore the state’s history, and weekly cohort check‑ins to foster connection and collaboration. The cohort experience culminates in a final presentation showcasing what interns have learned and contributed during their time with the Office.
Location
Information Systems audit internship opportunities are based out of Nashville, TN.  Depending on the audit assignment, interns may have the opportunity for limited travel during the summer.  Typical travel opportunities are in the Nashville area; however, some may allow for travel to other parts of Tennessee.  
Who We're Looking For
We are looking for rising juniors, seniors, or graduate accounting and information systems students who are interested in applying what they've learned in the classroom to governmental auditing.  To be considered for the internship program, candidates should have successfully completed at least 6 hours of accounting, computer information systems, computer science, information security, data analytics, or business-related coursework.
  
Successful interns are those who are adaptable, able to think critically, work well both individually and as part of a team, and are willing to learn and grow. Candidates should exhibit strong interpersonal, verbal communication, organizational, and writing skills.  Interns are expected to apply their classroom knowledge to meaningful audit work. 
About Our Office
The Office of the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury is responsible for the audit of state and local governmental entities and participates in the general financial and administrative management and oversight of state government.  In the Comptroller’s Office, we strive to deliver on our mission to make government work better.  Through dedicated hard work and commitment, every Comptroller’s Office employee accepts personal responsibility to accomplish our mission and uphold it.
Compensation 
Interns are paid $24 per hour via a third-party company.  Audit-related travel will be reimbursed. 
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pursuant to the Comptroller of the Treasury’s Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the Office is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the Comptroller’s policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person’s race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, sexual orientation, transgender and gender identity status, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.
NOTICE: This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.
 

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