Audit Committee
Public Member Recruitment
Serve the Public. Strengthen Accountability. Support Good Governance.
The County of Riverside is seeking qualified residents and business leaders to serve as Public Members of the County Audit Committee. Public Members bring independent expertise and community perspective to an important oversight function focused on transparency, accountability, internal controls, and responsible stewardship of public resources.
What Public Transparency Means and Why It Matters
Learn how open meetings, posted agendas, public comment, accessible meeting materials, and approved action minutes help strengthen accountability and public confidence in Audit Committee oversight.
Audit Committee Board Assignments
The Audit Committee is an advisory body established by the Board of Supervisors to enhance transparency, accountability, and integrity in County government through independent oversight of governance, risk management, internal controls, and internal audit activities.
Order of Members
Non-Voting Members and Support Staff
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Public Service Opportunity
Public Member Application
Riverside County is seeking qualified residents and business leaders to serve as Public Members of the Audit Committee.
2 POSITIONS OPEN
Public Members bring independent expertise and perspective to an important oversight function. The Committee supports transparency, accountability, internal controls, risk management, and responsible stewardship of public resources.
Who Should Apply
The County seeks individuals who bring professional expertise, sound judgment, and a commitment to ethical public service.
- ✓Reside in Riverside County or operate a business within Riverside County.
- ✓Possess professional experience in accounting, auditing, financial management, risk management, internal controls, compliance, or related disciplines.
- ✓Demonstrate strong analytical skills, independence, integrity, and sound professional judgment.
- ✓Have the ability to review and evaluate financial, audit, governance, and risk-related materials.
Why Serve?
Serving on the Audit Committee is an opportunity to apply your professional expertise to meaningful public service while helping strengthen public accountability and good governance.
- ✓Contribute to responsible stewardship of taxpayer resources.
- ✓Strengthen transparency and public trust.
- ✓Support effective risk management and internal controls.
- ✓Bring independent community perspective to County oversight.
Application Process
Qualified candidates will be reviewed by the Auditor-Controller to verify professional qualifications and recommended to the Board of Supervisors for appointment.
Term and Commitment
- ✓Public Members serve staggered two-year terms and may be renewed once.
- ✓Members serve without compensation unless otherwise provided by the Board of Supervisors.
- ✓Members are expected to review materials in advance and actively participate in Committee discussion and oversight.
Brown Act & Public Transparency Guidelines
The Audit Committee is committed to open meetings and public transparency in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act. Agendas are publicly posted and approved action minutes are maintained as part of the official County record.
Meeting Calendar
View upcoming meetings, prior agendas, minutes, and related public materials through the Audit Committee page.
Contact the Audit Committee
Office of the Auditor-Controller
Audit Committee Support
(951) 955-3800
[email protected]
4080 Lemon Street, 6th Floor
Riverside, CA 92501
Report Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
Help protect Riverside County resources. Confidentially report suspected fraud, waste, or abuse.
Your expertise can help strengthen accountability across Riverside County.
Apply today to serve as a Public Member of the Audit Committee and help advance transparency, oversight, and good governance for Riverside County residents and businesses.