Twenty Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians
OpenTribal Gaming Commission Internal Auditor (6739)
- Location
- Twenty Nine Palms Gaming - Coachella, CA 92236
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Last seen
- Aug 7, 2026
About the role
SUMMARY : This position is responsible for overseeing all areas of the Casino Operation to ensure compliance with federal, state, and tribal law and regulations. Makes recommendations to commence an investigation into any areas that are suspected of non-compliance. This position is of high sensitivity and integrity is of utmost importance. The Tribal Gaming Commission (“TGC”) is the independent regulatory agency for the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians. The TGC ensures compliance with Federal, State and Tribal law, regulations, policies, and procedures. In addition, the TGC provides policy oversight, Background Investigations, Internal Audit & Compliance and Surveillance coverage for the Spotlight 29 Casino and Tortoise Rock Casino in order to protect tribal assets and ensure the integrity of the Tribe’s gaming facilities. In addition, we strive to deliver our Five Star Experience to Guests and fellow Team Members. This includes being committed to our Service Promise: We are the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians Team, where your experience is our top priority. Every person and detail matters. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform this job successfully. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Provide outstanding customer service to guests and all other employees by exceeding our mission statement. Deliver our Five Star Experience to Guests and all Team Members by embodying our Mission Statement and Service Promise while adhering to department service standards. This entails consistency performing our service expectations of: Welcoming, Proactive, Seamless, Personalized and Valued. Ensure compliance with Title 31, state, federal, and tribal laws and regulations. Evaluates the adequacy of accounting, administrative, and other operating safeguards designed to promote effective control at reasonable cost. Reports material weakness in the Casino Operation's system of internal controls and recommends policies and procedures to eliminate those weaknesses. Works with the Casino Operation's Internal Audit Department in examining records of departments to ensure proper recording of transactions and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Inspects accounting systems to determine their efficiency, accuracy, and protective value. Ascertains the extent to which operating assets are accounted for and safeguarded from loss. Observes and analyzes Casino Operation’s gaming policies and procedures for compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to, NIGC Regulations and internal control procedures. Reviews records pertaining to material assets such as equipment, building and manpower, to determine the degree to which they are utilized. Analyzes data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort or lack of compliance with Casino Operation’s established policies and procedures. Conducts special studies at the request of the TGC such as those required to discover mechanics of detected frauds and develops protective controls to prevent recurrence. Prepares written reports of all audits undertaken containing findings and recommendations. Written reports are sent to the TGC for review and approval prior to being shared with the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians’ BDC and the General Manager of Spotlight 29 Casino and Tortoise Rock Casino. Appraises the adequacy of post-audit action taken by Casino Operations to implement the TGC’s recommendations to ensure the correction of all identified deficiencies. Identifies and works with Casino Operations to address inadequate post-audit corrective actions. Performs any other duties that may be assigned from time to time. Ensure compliance with all Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS) as well as all Tribal Internal Control Standards (TICS). Present a positive image of the Tribal organization to its guests and vendors and to assist them as required. Must follow all safety policies and procedures and attend all scheduled safety meetings and training as a condition of employment. Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This job does not require supervisory duties.
