OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
The New York City Comptroller’s Office works to promote the financial health, integrity, and effectiveness of New York City government, in order to strengthen trust, secure a thriving future for all New Yorkers, and build a more just, equitable, and resilient city. Led by an independently elected citywide official, the comptroller’s office provides checks and balances needed to hold City government accountable for budgeting wisely, investing responsibly, operating efficiently, acting fairly, living up to its obligations and promises, and paying attention to the long-term challenges we face together.
The Office of the Comptroller’s Bureau of Audit is responsible for conducting audits and other analyses of City-funded operations in accordance with the New York City Charter. The Bureau’s Engineering Audit division includes professionals with engineering, architectural, construction and accounting backgrounds who conduct engineering performance audits of City agencies’ construction and capital programs, activities, and contracts.
Responsibilities of the Engineering Audit Intern include, but are not limited to:
– Conducting research and data analysis of NYC Parks’ programmatic set up, best practices, funding (expense and capital funds) and expenditure with regard to tree planting.
– Reviewing tree-related costs and whether there are excessive costs associated with the tree planting process. This will help in preliminary work for a planned audit to determine whether DPR is overseeing the tree planting process adequately.
– Focusing on a tentative audit of Electric Vehicle Infrastructure: development and utilization of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: Matriculation at an accredited college. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in college.
IMPORTANT:
– Our office is located at the David Dinkins Municipal Building, 1 Centre St. in Manhattan/New York.
– All interns will work in-person in the office, Monday – Thursday, 28 hours per week.
– The employment period will be from June 2 – July 31, 2025.
Minimum Qualifications
As of June of the Program year the prospective interne must be a student matriculated in a college or be a recent college graduate (winter/spring term of the Program year).
NOTE: Appointment to this title is only valid for the duration of the Program, June – August each year.
Preferred Skills
– Research – Policy and program analysis – Budget allocation and expenditure data analysis – Mapping and spatial analysis – Survey questionnaire preparation – Good written and verbal communication
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.