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https://careers.macomptroller.org/jobs/Careers

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OFFICE of the COMPTROLLER (CTR)

Student Internship Program – Summer 2026

FY26 - 012

About the Office of the Comptroller

The Office of the Comptroller ensures that the more than $50 billion in annual transactions authorized by the general appropriations act and supplemental appropriations are executed in accordance with all statutory requirements and recorded in compliance with accounting standards. We also oversee capital assets, federal funding inflows, and other transactions. We also own and maintain statewide payments and payroll systems, safeguarding critical financial information. We operate in support of our partners, the financial staff at more than 150 departments and agencies across the Commonwealth.

As stewards of the public trust, we aspire to inspire confidence by maintaining our core principles: clarity, integrity, and accountability.

The powers and obligations of the Office of the Comptroller are generally dictated by M.G.L. c. 7A.

Summer Program Summary

CTR is seeking qualified candidates to join our 2026 Student Internship Program. This program offers meaningful professional experience for associate, undergraduate, and graduate students while providing firsthand exposure to a sampling of the types of career opportunities available across the public sector. Interns gain insight into fields such as public finance, accounting, auditing, and business systems.   

The program will run approximately from June 1, 2026, through August 7, 2026.  The exact duration of an individual’s internship may vary depending upon that student’s specific academic calendar.

Interns will be assigned to a specific team and will focus primarily on work within that discipline.  In addition to day-to-day responsibilities, interns participate in a cohort experience that includes public policy roundtables, a speaker series, job-shadowing opportunities, and a final presentation.  Participation in these activities is required and represents roughly one-third of the overall program.

This program is designed to provide a meaningful, hands-on introduction to public service, including for students who may not have previously considered the public sector.

What we look for: Enthusiasm, Curiosity,  and Professionalism

A strong desire to learn, a positive attitude, and professionalism often matter more than prior experi