Volunteer - Board's Audit Committee, Multnomah County

Board of Commissioners' Audit Committee

We are receiving applications for two volunteer seats on the Audit Committee of the Board of Commissioners of Multnomah County.  Apply through March 14 to serve on the committee and submit your application here.

Potential Committee members should be community members with an interest in County financial practices. Knowledge of audit, financial statements, and / or financial management is desired but not required.

About the Board of Commissioners Audit Committee

The Audit Committee of the Board of Commissioners of Multnomah County is seeking two community members to serve on the Committee. Potential Committee members should be community members with an interest in County financial practices. Knowledge of audit, financial statements, and / or financial management is desired but not required.

The Audit Committee is established in County Code Chapter 3, Section 3.501 to 3.505. We are looking to fill two positions. One independent community member appointed by the Chair and one independent community member recommended by the County Auditor to the County Chair for appointment

Duties :

The Audit Committee serves as a liaison between the Board, the independent external auditor and management, as their duties relate to financial accounting, reporting, and internal controls and compliance as it relates to the county's annual external financial audit.

The Committee assists the Board in reviewing county accounting policies and reporting practices as they relate to the county’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The Committee is the county’s agent in assuring the independence of the county’s external auditors, the integrity of management, and the adequacy of disclosures to the public.

NOTE : this committee has no involvement with the County Auditor's Office's programs.

How a member is selected :

Application process will be overseen by the County Auditor’s Office in collaboration with the Chair and CFO's offices. One successful candidate will be appointed by the County Chair and one will be recommended by the County Auditor to the Chair. The Board of County Commissioners approve the appointments through a resolution.

Deadline to apply :

All applications must be submitted by 11 : 59pm on Friday, March 14, 2025.

Qualifications :

1. Community members of the Committee must reside in Multnomah County.

2. Selection of the Audit Committee will be designed to ensure the maximum degree of independence for the external audit management process.

3. Members of the Committee must have no monetary or investment interest in any matters concerning the selection of the external auditor.

4. Multnomah County employees and employees of any organization providing or bidding upon audit contract services to Multnomah County are not eligible for membership on the Committee.

5. Knowledge of financial audits, financial statements, and / or financial management is desired but not required.

Membership terms :

Members are appointed to 3-year terms beginning in May, and can serve no more than 2 successive terms.

Meetings :

The Audit Committee meets twice a year. Currently we anticipate that all of the meetings will include an option to participate remotely using Google Meet, or that the meetings will be entirely remote.

Stipend :

To support participation, each community member will receive a stipend of $35 per meeting. When in-person meetings are possible, light refreshments will be provided to attendees, and children will be welcome to attend.

Travel Reimbursement :

The County provides reimbursement for parking as well as Trimet passes to support community member participation on the Audit Committee.

If you need translation or an accommodation to complete the application or to request a paper application, please contact the Auditor's Office at or 503-988-3320.

Salary : $35