BART seeks applicant for public seat on Audit Committee

BART is seeking applicants to serve as a Public Member on its Audit Committee, which assists the BART Board of Directors in providing oversight for financial management, operational effectiveness, ethics and regulatory compliance. 

The Audit Committee is comprised of five voting members, including three BART Board Directors and two public members with governmental financial expertise. It meets at least four times per year, with authority to convene additional meetings as needed.

Criteria for the position include:

  • Expertise: Have expertise in governmental accounting, financial management, or performance auditing, or conducting investigations of fraud, waste, or abuse;
  • Technical Knowledge: Have technical knowledge of accounting, financial or performance auditing, financial reporting, and internal controls, including an understanding of and ability to apply the Government Auditing Standards, accounting standards issued by the Government Accounting Standards Board, and a recognized internal control framework;
  • Professional Certification: Possess a relevant professional certification, such as Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Inspector General, Certified Internal Controls Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor, or a similar certification;
  • No conflicts/recent affiliations: Within the past 10 years and other than in their role as a committee member, have no affiliation with the District or with a firm that has done business with the District.

Public members serving on the Audit Committee must be appointed by a majority of the full Board of Directors through this application process. Public members must possess the independence, experience, and collective technical expertise necessary to carry out the duties of the Audit Committee. Public members must be residents within the District's boundaries, are subject to conflict-of-interest laws and must file an annual Form 700, Statement of Economic Interests, with the District Secretary.

How to apply

All people interested in the position must complete an application form. BART staff will review all application materials (application form, letters of recommendation and any supplemental documents) to ensure that the applicants meet all requirements and qualifications.

All qualified applicants will then be submitted to the Audit Committee for consideration. Audit Committee members will review the applicants and forward their recommendation(s) to the full BART Board of Directors. Applicants will briefly have the opportunity to explain their interest in serving on the committee at both the Audit Committee meeting and the Board meeting when this item is being considered. The BART Board will confirm a member through a majority vote. The current schedule is for the Audit Committee to review the applicants at its first meeting in 2027 (date TBD, but in January or February) and then to go to the next BART Board meeting after that.

For additional information or questions about the process, please contact BART’s District Secretary, Bob Franklin, at [email protected].

Application and additional information

Application Form: Link to Application

Additional Appointment Rules: Audit Committee Public Member Appointment Rules

The Governing Charter: Audit Committee Charter.

Committee Webpage: BART Audit Committee