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Auditor Local Internship Program In this internship program, the Will County Auditor Office continues to develop and expand upon a program that is effective and beneficial. View the INTERN HANDBOOK and please feel free to contact our Office if you have any further questions. Internships are excellent preparation for future jobs and careers in accounting, auditing, government, and business. The Auditor’s Office is looking for students with majors focused in the areas of auditing and accounting. Eligibility requirements vary between colleges/universities. If you are interested, first check with your school's faculty or internship coordinator for requirements and availability. Auditor Intern handbook.pdf

The Will County Auditor's Annual Audit Report and next fiscal year Internal Audit Plan Audit Plan and Reports The County Auditor’s Annual Audit Plan is formed using a risk-based approach. In forming the risk-based plan, the Auditor’s office includes the participation of elected officials, department heads, and county staff. Our goal is to accomplish audits in a timely manner that will: Enhance and protect organizational value of the County of Will by providing risk-based objective assurance, advice, and insight Reduce risk to the County Enhance the efficiency, economy and effectiveness of Will County government Add value and accountability to the County The approach in developing an annual audit plan recognizes the fact that audit resources of personnel and dollars are limited, thus prohibiting one hundred percent audit coverage each year. This constraining factor is the basis and reason for developing a plan based on risk assessment. The Auditor’s office uses the plan to prioritize audits. The County Auditor accomplishes its mission by maintaining integrity, objectivity, and competence to (a) bring a systematic, disciplined approach to assist the County of Will's management in the effective discharge of its responsibilities to establish an appropriate control environment with regards to of the operations, financial systems, information technology and internal accounting controls and (b) provide objective and independent information on the effectiveness and the adequacy of internal controls and governance processes. Will County Audit Approach and Professional Guidance The audit approach is based on Ongoing review of key processes Risk levels Professional auditing standards (IIA , GFOA , AICPA , and GAO ), and legal requirements (local ordinances, state statutes, and federal and state regulations).

Meet the Staff Staff Bios Cathy Pleasant, CGAP Deputy Auditor Telephone: 815-740-8358 Ms. Pleasant is a Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP). She graduated from Loyola University of Chicago with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Public Accounting degree and has 25 years of audit and accounting experience. She has previously worked in a large public accounting firm and a Fortune 500 computer corporation before joining the Will County Auditor's office in 1995. During her 18-year tenure at the Will County Auditor's office, Ms. Pleasant has led forensic investigations which have resulted in convictions, serves as the County trainer for the County's computerized financial system, and administers training and access for the County's Purchasing Card Program, for which she has been a chosen speaker for several national executive training conferences. She sits on the County's Committee for the Automation of Accounting and Financial Reporting. She is an active member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and the Association of Local Government Auditors. She is currently studying for the Certified Fraud Examiners certification exam. Gloria Martinez, CGAP Internal Auditor Telephone: 815-740-4656 Ms. Gloria Martinez joined the Will County Auditor’s Office as a Staff Auditor in March 2010. Ms. Martinez is Certified Governmental Auditing Professional (CGAP). She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Technical Management with an emphasis in Accounting from DeVry University. Some of her current responsibilities include auditing and analyzing the County Procurement Card purchases, bank reconciliation process and testing of receipts, assisting in posting reports to the website and training university interns. She completed an Internship at the Will County Building in the Summer of 2009 for the Treasurer’s Office and the Auditor’s Office. She has 20 years of experience as an Administrative Assistant for the Guidance Office and Principal’s Office at Joliet Township High School, Central Campus. She is an active member of the Chicago Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors and studying for the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) examination. Pat Benson Claims Auditor Telephone: 815-740-4609 Ms. Benson has worked in the Will County Auditor’s Office since February 2003, beginning her tenure as an Accounting Assistant. Her current responsibilities include auditing and analyzing of claims, County wire transactions, County Procurement Card purchases; and supervising and training university interns. Before joining the Will County Auditor’s Office, Pat was employed as a Pharmacy Technician and Office Manager for an Independent Pharmacy. She is a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

Kevin "Duffy" Blackburn Will County Auditor Certified Information Systems Auditor, CISA Certified Public Accountant, CPA Certified Fraud Examiner, CFE The Will County Auditor's Office Welcome to Contact Mission and Services Duffy Blackburn, CPA, CISA, CFE Office Staff FOIA Auditor Local Internship Program History of Office (1911-Present) The mission of the Will County Auditor is to enhance and protect organizational value of the County of Will by providing risk-based objective assurance, advice, and insight . This site was developed to inform the residents of Will County of the role and responsibilities of the Will County Auditor’s Office, financial and operational transparency and accountability of Will County Government, to provide a means to report suspected fraud, waste, or abuse. The Will County Auditor wants to encourage Will County citizens and officials to participate, collaborate, and continue moving Will County forward. It is my honor to serve as the Will County Auditor. It is to the citizens of Will County to provide the best public service and perform the responsibilities of this office with the utmost efficiency and effectiveness. Sincerely, Kevin "Duffy" Blackburn CPA, CFE, CISA Will County Auditor