On June 21, 2017, Lane County posted a job opportunity:
The Lane County Board of Commissioners is recruiting for a Performance Auditor that will be located in Eugene, Oregon. The County Performance Auditor is one of three Lane County employees who report directly to the Board of County Commissioners. The County Performance Auditor is the Chief Performance Auditor and is responsible for the operation of the performance audit function. The Performance Auditor will plan and perform senior professional level risk-based internal audit work including: financial, compliance, performance, investigative and operational audits of considerable breadth and difficulty. Will provide internal consulting and advisory services, including assistance and guidance to County management and staff regarding audits and regulatory interpretations, policies and procedures. Will assess and audit County business processes to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, internal controls, compliance with various federal, state and local laws, and County policies and procedures.
The performance audit function conducts independent performance audits to provide relevant timely analysis and information to assist the county in the control of operations, ongoing improvement efforts, and effective achievement of the County’s broad objectives. In early 2016, the Board of Commissioners added the position of County Performance Auditor to Lane Code and made other policy updates to strengthen the audit function. The Board also created a citizen-majority Performance Audit Committee to provide oversight and promote the independence of the performance audit function.
The ideal candidate for this position will be forward thinking, professional, and poised. This person should have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, and strong organizational skills. …