The Certified Government Auditor Exam is a two-part assessment offered through Graduate School USA’s Government Audit Training Institute (GATI) as part of its Certified Government Auditor Program. It is intended for professionals performing audit-related duties, including evaluators, inspectors, and analysts in federal, state, or local government, and is available to those who have met the required government auditing CPE requirements. The exam includes a multiple-choice section and an essay section, with a required passing score of 80%, which makes it a practical measure of both knowledge and applied judgment in government auditing work.
For federal employees browsing training options, this exam can be a strong choice because it supports both professional credibility and job performance. Graduate School USA's program is built to help participants perform their jobs with excellence while also using CPEs toward certification, which can make it especially appealing for employees who need to maintain continuing education requirements and want a recognized credential at the same time. It also signals readiness to handle real audit responsibilities by testing not only objective knowledge (Part 1) but also written analysis and response skills (Part 2), which are often central to federal oversight, compliance, and program evaluation roles. Learn more about the Certified Government Auditor Exam and how to prepare for it on its course page.