Internal Auditor

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Agency Information:  

About the Lottery:  In November of 1986, 64 percent of Kansas voters approved a constitutional amendment authorizing the creation of a state lottery.  The Kansas Legislature passed the "Kansas Lottery Act" in 1987, and the Kansas Lottery was established. The mission of the Kansas Lottery is to produce the maximum amount of revenue possible for the State of Kansas while ensuring the integrity of all games.  

The Kansas Lottery sells $1, $2, $3, $5, $10, $20 and $30 scratch tickets and $1 and $2 instant pull tab games. In addition, Kansas Lottery players enjoy Powerball, Mega Millions, Lotto America, Lucky for Life, Super Kansas Cash, Pick 3, 2by2, Keno, Racetrax, and Holiday Millionaire Raffle draw games. Kansas Lottery products are sold at approximately 1,750 retail locations.

The Kansas Expanded Lottery Act, enacted in 2007, authorized the Kansas Lottery to be the owner/operator of casino gaming in four Kansas gaming zones.  Boot Hill Casino & Resort in Dodge City; Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane; Hollywood Casino at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City; and the Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel in Pittsburg.

The Kansas Lottery employs people in many different backgrounds/positions such as marketing, finance, security, sales and IT.  The Kansas Lottery is a place where you can dream big. Come and join our winning team!

About the Position

Who can apply:  Everyone

Classified/Unclassified Service:  Unclassified

Full-Time/Part-Time:  Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:  Regular

Work Schedule:  Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Eligible to Receive Benefits:  Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible:  Yes

Search Keywords:  Auditing, Analyst

Compensation: $60,000-$70,000 Annually.

Position is located on-site at the Lottery Headquarters. 

* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:  

• Conducts various types of audits. 
• Provide an independent, unbiased assessment of the operations of the agency. 
• Evaluate and monitor the operations and activities of the Lottery to confirm that the agency is using proper program controls and processes. 
• Review program policies, procedures and processes to ensure effectiveness. 
• Consult with department directors and agency staff to assess impact of business operations. 
• Identify control recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of these processes, ensuring that the Lottery is dependent on the process rather than the people. 

View Position Description Here.

Qualifications

• Education:  Bachelor’s degree with one or more of the following: Business Administration, Public Administration, Risk Management or related field preferred. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Effective organization, interpersonal and communications skills.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:  

• Must be able to pass an extensive background prior to hire, and subject to periodic updates.
• Subject to tax clearance upon hire and subject to periodic updates.
• Employees of the Kansas Lottery and designated family members are subject to provisions of the Kansas Lottery Act and Expanded Lottery Act.
• Must complete an I-9 upon hire and update/re-verify as required.
• By law, any person who holds or has held a license with the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission may not be employed by the Kansas Lottery within five years after last holding such license.

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Jayme Carpenter

Email: jayme.carpenter@kslottery.net

Phone:  785-296-5726

Mailing Address:  128 N. Kansas Ave. | Topeka, KS 66603

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas.  Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer.  A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law.   

If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you.  The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas.  The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions