Internships and Externships

More information on OIG’s spring and summer internships will be available shortly. Please make sure to check back soon. Interested applicants may also send general inquiries to [email protected].

Spring 2025 Externship with the Offices of the Inspector General

Audit Division

Long Island & New York City - Non-Paid/Credit

An externship at the Offices of the New York State Inspector General (OIG) offers college and graduate students, a unique opportunity to learn about New York State Government as you work alongside OIG Auditors working on complaints of corruption, fraud, criminal activity, conflicts of interest, and abuse in the state’s executive branch agencies and related entities.

OIG is seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented college or graduate students who love a challenge, work well as part of a team, and are passionate about our core mission of enhancing integrity, transparency and accountability in our state government. Applicants must also possess excellent written, analytical, and oral communication skills to serve as an Investigative Audit extern.  Course study in accounting, finance, or forensic examination is preferred but not required.  Students with proficiency with Excel, and an ability to utilize other data analytics and auditing software are encouraged to apply. Opportunities exist in both OIG’s lower Manhattan office and on Long Island in Hauppauge.

Responsibilities - The Investigative Audit Intern will be responsible for assisting with implementing investigative strategies and ensuring that the data necessary for conducting successful investigations is properly gathered, documented and preserved; complete reports documenting investigative steps; create spreadsheets and databases; input, search and analyze data accordingly; assist with record reviews; and assist executive management and investigative staff with miscellaneous tasks as requested.

Details of Program – Students hired for the Spring Term may begin their placements on January 20, 2024 or later and are encouraged to commit to work part-time (15 hours/week) for at least a semester (10-12 weeks).  Opportunities to receive course credit for their work at OIG as part of an independent study, an externship program or clinical program are available.

Format of the Program – Externs are expected to work in their assigned office in-person for their 15 hour a week commitment to the program. Specific days can be determined based on the extern’s class schedule and in consultation with the Deputy Inspector General of their assigned office.

Applying to the Program – The application period for the Spring 2025 semester will open on November 21, 2024 and will be accepted until positions have been filled. Externships are available in our NYC and Long Island Office. Offers will be made on a rolling basis until the program is full. Applicants must be eligible to be employed in the U.S. but U.S. citizenship and New York State residency are not required. Interested students may apply by emailing a resume, writing sample, transcript, and cover letter indicating the office in which you seek to be placed, to [email protected] with SPRING 2024 EXTERNSHIP in the subject line.

About OIG:

The Offices of the New York State Inspector General are comprised of the Office of the Inspector General, Office of the Welfare Inspector General (OWIG), and Office of the Workers’ Compensation Fraud Inspector General (WCFIG). The OIG are responsible for investigating criminal activity, corruption, fraud, and abuse in New York State’s executive branch agencies, departments, divisions, officers, boards and commissions, and over most public authorities and public benefit corporations. OIG’s oversight authority includes Welfare Fraud, Workers’ Compensation Fraud, Gaming, the NYS Department of Corrections. and major infrastructure projects. You can learn more about OIG and read our recent reports by visiting our ig.ny.gov.

Spring 2025 Externship with the Offices of the Inspector General

Public Affairs and Communications

New York City - Non-Paid/Credit

The Offices of the New York State Inspector General (OIG) are seeking a Public Affairs and Communications Intern to work in our New York City Office and assist with the implementation of OIG’s communications and digital media strategy. In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience with all aspects of digital media communications.

If you’re proficient in multimedia content creation, including graphic and video production, and eager to learn more about the role of digital communications in a government agency, this opportunity is for you!

Desired skills/experience:

• Demonstrated writing skills and proofreading ability.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal, written and analytical skills.
• Professional demeanor with willingness to learn and work on a team.
• Previous journalism, graphic design, and/or web experience is a plus.
• The ideal candidate has experience with one or all of the following programs: Graphic design software (i.e. InDesign, Canva, Photoshop); video editing software (i.e. VEED, Premiere Pro), Google Photos.

Responsibilities Include: Reporting to the Director of External Affairs, the extern will be responsible for assisting with developing public facing and internal content, including for OIG publications, materials, presentations, and events; creating graphics for social media; filming and editing short form video content; drafting social media copy; implementing and updating brand guidelines across website and digital assets; managing and organizing lists and databases; and organizing and editing press clips.

Details of Program – Students hired for the Spring Term may begin their placements on January 20, 2024 or later and are encouraged to commit to work part-time (15 hours/week) for at least a semester (10-12 weeks).  Opportunities to receive course credit for their work at OIG as part of an independent study, an externship program or clinical program are available.

Format of the Program – Externs are expected to work in their assigned office in-person for their 15 hour a week commitment to the program. Specific days can be determined based on the extern’s class schedule and in consultation with the Director of External Affairs of their assigned office.

Applying to the Program – The application period for the Spring 2025 semester will open on November 21, 2024 and will be accepted until positions have been filled. Externships are available in our NYC office. Offers will be made on a rolling basis until the program is full. Applicants must be eligible to be employed in the U.S. but U.S. citizenship and New York State residency are not required. Interested students may apply by emailing a resume, writing sample, transcript, and cover letter indicating the office in which you seek to be placed, to [email protected] with SPRING 2024 EXTERNSHIP in the subject line.

About OIG:

The Offices of the New York State Inspector General are comprised of the Office of the Inspector General, Office of the Welfare Inspector General (OWIG), and Office of the Workers’ Compensation Fraud Inspector General (WCFIG). The OIG are responsible for investigating criminal activity, corruption, fraud, and abuse in New York State’s executive branch agencies, departments, divisions, officers, boards and commissions, and over most public authorities and public benefit corporations. OIG’s oversight authority includes Welfare Fraud, Workers’ Compensation Fraud, Gaming, the NYS Department of Corrections. and major infrastructure projects. You can learn more about OIG and read our recent reports by visiting our ig.ny.gov.