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SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

We are thrilled to introduce the Offices of the New York State Inspector General’s (OIG) Statewide Internship Program—designed to empower the next generation of public servants and foster meaningful growth through hands-on learning experience.

An internship at OIG offers a unique opportunity to learn about New York State government by working alongside investigative counsels, investigators, and auditors to evaluate allegations of corruption, fraud, criminal activity, conflicts of interest, and abuse in the state’s executive branch agencies, divisions, officers, boards and commissions, and over most public authorities and public benefit corporations.

OIG seeks highly motivated and detail-oriented college, law, and 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 New York State government. In order to expose law fellows and interns to various aspects of state government, the summer includes a variety of informational programs including a weekly lecture series, roundtable lunches, and field trips.

Our goal is to offer law fellows and interns an enriching experience where they can apply their skills and make meaningful contributions to our work. We are confident this program will shape future leaders while strengthening OIG’s commitment to accountability, integrity, and transparency.

For more details or to apply:

We look forward to welcoming you to OIG!

STATEWIDE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

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OPPORTUNITIES

SUMMER LAW FELLOWSHIP A Summer Law Fellowship at the Offices of the New York State Inspector General (OIG) offers law students a unique opportunity to learn about New York State government by working alongside investigative counsels, investigators, and auditors, evaluating 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 1Ls and 2Ls who love a challenge, work well as part of a team, bring a fresh perspective and innovative solutions to the table, and are passionate about our core mission of enhancing integrity, transparency, and accountability in our state government.

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The program offers substantive legal tasks that give fellows a true look into the work of the office providing them with hands-on experiences and developing their writing, analytical, and advocacy skills. To expose law students to various aspects of state government, the Summer Program hosts a variety of informational sessions throughout the summer, including a weekly lecture series, roundtable lunches, and site visits.

Summer Fellows will assist with investigations by conducting research on a wide variety of legal issues, compiling and analyzing documents, drafting and editing legal memoranda, proofreading and cite checking letters and reports, drafting correspondence to state, local, and federal agencies, and assisting investigators, attorneys, and auditors with other miscellaneous tasks as requested.

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OPPORTUNITIES INTERNSHIPS AUDIT UNIT Audit Unit Interns will assist OIG auditors in all facets of their assigned investigations, which frequently involve fraud allegations related to state contracts, procurements, abuses of public benefits, and white-collar criminal offenses. Interns may be asked to gather, document, analyze and preserve data necessary for these investigations, complete reports involving investigative steps, create and manipulate spreadsheets, assist with record reviews, and support investigative and legal staff with miscellaneous tasks. Course study in accounting, finance, or forensic examination is preferred but not required. Students with proficiency in Excel, and an ability to utilize other data analytics and auditing software are encouraged to apply.

Locations: Albany, Long Island & New York City

CASE MANAGEMENT UNIT

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Case Management Unit (CMU) Interns will assist in the receipt and processing of all complaints sent to OIG. Members of this unit serve the integral function of examining allegations to tkakjj determine whether they fall within the Inspector General’s jurisdiction. CMU is also responsible for requesting additional information from complainants to ensure OIG investigative teams have the facts necessary to adequately evaluate a complaint. CMU interns will work under the direction of the Chief of the Case Management Unit and be responsible for the review and processing of written complaints to determine jurisdiction; tracking complaints in a computerized case management system; forwarding correspondence to investigative staff; populating and updating OIG’s intelligence database; drafting referral letters to agencies; assisting executive management staff with miscellaneous tasks as requested; and creating databases, inputting data and analyzing accordingly.

Location: Albany

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STATEWIDE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

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OPPORTUNITIES INTERNSHIPS INVESTIGATIONS

Investigations Unit Interns will assist OIG investigators with all their case related activities, which may include conducting research on potential witnesses and targets, developing investigative strategies and leads, the review and analysis of documents and records, the presentation of investigative findings, and inputting data to OIG’s case management system. Candidates should be proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. The ability to work independently and collaboratively is essential.

Locations: Albany, Long Island & New York City

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PUBLIC AFFAIRS & COMMUNICATIONS

Public Affairs Interns will assist with the implementation of OIG’s communications and digital media strategy. Reporting to the Director of External Affairs, interns will assist with the development of public facing and ttktk 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. Ideal candidates have experience with one or more of the following programs: graphic design software (i.e. InDesign, Canva, Photoshop); video editing software (i.e. VEED, Premier Pro) and/or Google Photos.

Previous journalism, graphic design, and/or web experience is also highly desirable.

Locations: Albany & New York City

Honestly, this is a fantastic program! I had such an amazing experience, and I'm so grateful for the opportunity to have been an intern at the OIG. Thank you so much for a wonderful summer.

Intern ‘24

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SITE VISITS To expose all Summer Program participants to the diversity and breadth of New York State agencies, every effort is made to facilitate attendance at, or participation in, internal and external agency meetings, public meetings and trainings, court proceedings, and site visits to jurisdictional agencies. Past site visits have included all of New York State’s Bridge Authority Bridges, New York Power Authority’s Niagara Power Vista, the New York State Archives, the New York/New Jersey High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) program, the New York State Capitol, New York State Court of Appeals, and more!

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PROGRAM DETAILS PROGRAM DATES The New York State Offices of the Inspector General Summer Internship Program is available to law, graduate, and college students. The 2025 Summer Program will run for eight weeks between June 9, 2025 and August 1, 2025. The program utilizes a hybrid work schedule, with interns expected to be present in their assigned regional offices on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Tuesday and Friday.

HOW TO APPLY Applications may be submitted until Friday, March 28, 2025, and offers will be made on a rolling basis. Interested students may apply by emailing a resume, writing sample, transcript and cover letter indicating the office and departments in which you seek to be placed to Internships@ig.ny.gov, with “Summer 2025 Fellowship/Internship” in the subject line.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. OIG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.

ABOUT OIG You can learn more about OIG and read our recent reports by visiting ig.ny.gov or through our social media @NewYorkStateIG.

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