Program Integrity Auditor Trainee

Job

Requisition  IPR#25-00015
Closing Date: 11/14/2025
Agency:
Department of Transportation
Class

Title:

PROGRAM INTEGRITY AUDITOR TRAINE – 34635
Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary $4,586 a month;
Full Range $4,586-$6,228 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category:
Full Time
County:
Sangamon

Number of Vacancies : 4
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCMEThis position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

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The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Program Integrity Auditor Trainee. Under direct supervision, for a period not less than six months and not to exceed twelve months, receives on-the-job training in performing complex, technical, financial, and integrity reviews of LPAs MFT programs as to their compliance to the Illinois Highway Code and department policies; gains knowledge of the MFT audit plans and procedures;

and assists in preparing draft reports. Audits may be conducted on-site or throughout the state which may require frequent overnight stays and may be scheduled to accommodate officials whose regular employment may preclude meetings during normal working hours.

• Receives on-the-job training conducting on-site fiscal analysis and compliance audits related to the Local Public Agencies (LPA) Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) program.
• Receives training on what constitutes appropriate documentation.
• Accompanies higher level program integrity auditors in conducting the entrance conference to outline audit plans with the LPA and assists in preparing documentation for development of new and existing integrity analysis compliance verification and audit procedures.
• Attends training classes provided by the Department and reviews available periodicals and publications pertaining to the audit profession.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Requires possession of a bachelor’s degree with coursework concentration in accounting or business administration.

• Prefers elementary knowledge of program integrity reviewing theory, principles, and procedures.
• Prefers elementary knowledge of the department’s programs, policies, and regulations.
• Prefers elementary knowledge of state government.

• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to move or lift files and audit cases weighing approximately 25 – 30 pounds.
• Successful completion of a background investigation.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire Program Integrity Auditor Trainees.

The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and…