CLAIM AUDITOR

$3,844.00 - $4,811.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Final Filing Date: 6/9/2026 The Operations Bureau performs prepayment audits of claims from state agencies to ensure legality, validity, and compliance with laws and regulations. The auditing process safeguards against improper claims by verifying legal justification, budget appropriation, and program alignment with state and federal statutes, judicial opinions, attorney general guidance, and the California Constitution. Responsibilities Audit‑related Tasks Audit claims to ensure payments are legal, valid and proper for payment from the State Treasury. Verify that legal authority to incur financial obligations exists and is proper with regard to the agency’s programs. Verify claims are charged against the proper appropriations and comply with contract terms, CalHR, and other regulatory and statutory provisions. Verify claims are supported by proper evidence and documentation. Validate work was performed or goods delivered. Perform research using the State Constitution, State and Federal statutes, court opinions, Attorney General opinions, California Administrative Code, and SCO opinions. Contract‑related Tasks Review grants, contracts, and contract amendments. Prepare contract briefs for entry into a contracts database for reviewing claims for payment of contracts. Post contract payments to the database to ensure total payments claimed do not exceed the total contract amount. Communication Answer questions that arise while reviewing claims for legality and validity of payment. Prepare written summaries of claim corrections for lead auditor review. Prepare claim correction and claim rejection letters to agencies explaining reasons for correction or rejection. Desirable Qualifications Driver’s License. Exceptional organizational skills and commitment to quality customer service. Proven reliability and strong attendance record. Strong communication skills. Judgment, tact, and respectful discretion. Positive attitude, resilience under pressure. Adaptability and collaboration in diverse situations. Flexibility and creative problem‑solving. Strong interpersonal skills, ethics, and integrity. Technology proficiency and adaptability. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of California