Inspector General

SALARY DETAILS

$232,420.00 Yearly

APPLICATION FILING DATES

December 19, 2025 - January 19, 2026

INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

LAUSD EMPLOYEES: Please be advised that all LAUSD employees must sign in to the GlobalProtect Virtual Private Network (VPN) in order to submit an application from an external network outside of an LAUSD location. For assistance with installing the GlobalProtect Virtual Private Network, please contact Information Technology Services at (213) 443-1300 or (213) 241-5200 or via their page at http://www.lausd.org/helpdesk.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

LAUSD anticipates hiring an exceptional leader with a strong audit and investigation background and a proven track record of managing large operations, preferably within the public sector. This individual will be familiar with diverse business operations.

The candidate will have superior management skills and considerable experience overseeing a large staff of professionals involved in comprehensive audits and financial investigations within a complex institution. This individual will also have a proven track record of successfully managing strong working relationships with all stakeholders, including elected officials, the community, and the media.

Further, the ideal candidate will demonstrate considerable personal and professional judgment and integrity by dealing appropriately with ethical breaches and handling politically challenging situations with integrity and diplomacy. Specific experience overseeing complicated audits and investigations for large educational institutions is desirable.

Important Note: Incumbents hired for this job must report to work on-site 5 days a week.

BENEFITS

Insurance: We offer a choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for you and your family.

Retirement: Employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).

Vacation: 24 days of paid vacation each year.

Paid Holidays: 13 paid days off each year.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The individual selected for this position will become an integral part of LAUSD’s executive team and will direct the District’s audit and investigative functions. Specific responsibilities include:

• Directing and overseeing complex audit and investigative activities related to performance, finance, contracts, and compliance to ensure appropriate safeguards of District resources are maintained.

• Directing the planning and organization of the performance of complex investigations that could involve fraud, waste, and violations of District policy or the law.

• Directing and overseeing the establishment and effectiveness of policies, guidelines, requirements, and strategies for internal and contract audits, investigations, and special studies.

• Collaborating with the Board and staff in preparing Internal Audit and Contract Audit Unit Annual Work Plans.

• Informing the Board of Education and the Superintendent of major internal and contract audits and investigations and their outcomes, and advises on appropriate disposition of such matters.

• Directing and reviewing the preparation of reports of audits, investigations, and special studies for the Board of Education and the Superintendent.

• Directing the fraud prevention and fraud awareness programs such as the "whistle-blower protection" policy and ensuring implementation and compliance.

• Overseeing the monitoring and operation of the District's Fraud Hotline.

Please Note: This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities of this position. For a comprehensive list of duties performed, please refer to the class description via our website: https://bit.ly/3MEEdiB

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in accounting, business, law enforcement, public administration, or other related field. Possession of a J.D. or M.B.A. degree or a C.P.A., C.I.A., or C.F.E. certificate is preferable.

EXPERIENCE:

Eight years of executive level management experience that includes legal, criminal, administrative, or investigative experience that demonstrates professional knowledge of practices, methods, and techniques to plan and conduct independent, complex audits or investigations.

SPECIAL:

A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation may be required for some positions.

SPECIAL NOTES:

An employee in this class is subject to the reporting requirements of the District’s Conflict of Interest Code.

PLEASE NOTE: All entrance requirements must be met by the end of the filing period in order to move forward with the selection process. To verify the education requirement, transcripts, diplomas, and/or certifications must be presented at the time applications are screened. As such, please be sure to upload it as an attachment to your candidate profile. Candidates who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Please be sure to request a DETAILED report. For a list of approved evaluation organizations, visit: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/commission-approved-foreign-transcript-evaluating-agencies

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you believe that you have what it takes to be successful and thrive in this position, we would like to know more about you. Interested applicants, please apply through our online application system. Once you have logged into our application system, attach and submit your resume.

VERY IMPORTANT:

Your resume is a CRITICAL component in our application process, as it will become part of the next step in our process. Please ensure that your resume clearly indicates the extent of your professional experience and expertise as it relates to this position by describing in detail your experience, education, and training that most closely relate to the Chief Compliance Officer. Additionally, you should indicate how your background and your skill set match that described for our successful candidate, as only those candidates who most closely match our description of a successful candidate will be invited to move forward in this selection process. 

Once you submit your application, you should receive an email message confirming that you successfully submitted your application. If you DO NOT receive this message on the same day you apply, it is likely that you did not submit your application. If you have any questions please contact Nga Nguyen at n.nguyen@lausd.net.

DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION?

Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net 

To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: https://careers.lausd.org/pc. The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.

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ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION

As this is a Senior Management recruitment, successful candidates are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list in alphabetic name order. Hiring departments may make job offers to anyone on the Eligibility List. Eligibility Lists are typically active for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this selection process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.

The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.

The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685. 

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