AUDIT SUPERVISOR

APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE MANAGEMENT AUDITOR CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR BE PERMANENT IN A COMPARABLE TITLE ELIGIBLE FOR 6.1.9 TITLE CHANGE The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). HRA is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance. DHS is committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City by employing a variety of innovative strategies to help families and individuals successfully exit shelter and return to self-sufficiency as quickly as possible. The DSS Accountability Office (DSS-AO) is responsible for protecting the integrity of social services programs administered by the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) and ensuring that DSS complies with all statutory, regulatory, and contractual standards. Bureau of Internal & Contracted Audits (BICA) performs audits, reviews, and analyses to: (1) determine the adequacy of the Agency’s internal controls, (2) evaluate the Agency’s compliance with relevant laws, rules, and regulations, (3) determine the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of the Agency’s processes, and (4) assess the accuracy, validity and integrity of information provided to management. BICA assists the Agency in developing creative solutions and corrective actions to address identified issues and risks. Supervise audit staff performing detailed comprehensive cost-benefit and work simplification analyses and audits, by employing statistical sampling techniques. Monitor audits to evaluate operational and program effectiveness and efficiency and determine compliance with prescribed methods and procedures for proper accounting and maintenance of records and controls. Conduct for first-level review of draft and final Audit Reports produced by audit staff to ensure that they are compliant with the applicable State, Medicaid, and Agency rules and regulations for auditing. Conduct complex desk audits of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) to determine whether the high-cost beds and accessories should be rented, purchased, are FDA-cleared, and conform to accepted industry standards. Conduct field audits of Medicaid Providers to monitor compliance with OMIG protocols and the NY State Department of Health guidelines. Resolve issues associated with missing, questionable, incorrect, or inaccurate document submissions by Medicaid providers. Accompany staff auditors in the field to review and collect documents from non-responsive providers. Provide corresponding guidance to management auditors. Alert Assistant Director to issues that require their involvement. Participate in pre and post audit conferences and interviews with providers and OMIG for the assigned audits. Conduct training for audit personnel for work activities performance. Hold individual and unit meetings, invite and answer questions. Provide examples of proper audit methods to increase employees’ areas of competency. Rate and evaluate job performance of audit staff through observation, records, and use of appropriate forms. Hours/Shift: 9AM -5PM

MANAGEMENT AUDITOR - 40502

Minimum Qualifications A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in auditing, accounting, finance, economics, statistics, law, quantitative or qualitative research methodology, mathematics, data science, management, public or business administration, computer science/information technology, or a related field, and one of the following: one year of full-time satisfactory experience in performance auditing according to Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), financial auditing, internal auditing, and/or information technology (IT) auditing; or a valid Certified Public Accountant license issued by the New York State Education Department; or a valid Certified Internal Auditor certificate issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, at least one year of experience as a Management Special Note To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, at least one year of experience as a Management Auditor - Assignment I or at least two years of experience in performance auditing according to Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), internal auditing, financial auditing, and/or information technology (IT) auditing. Preferred Skills Valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license issued by the New York State Education Department or a valid Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certificate issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors. - Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently manage, and complete multiple audit assignments simultaneously. - Detail oriented and able to complete audit assignments within established guidelines. - Excellent verbal, writing, communication, interpersonal and analytical skills. - Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) - Prior experience with operational, contract compliance, financial, vendor, and IT audits 55a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program. Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at Residency Requirement New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview. Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. #J-18808-Ljbffr NYC Department of Social Services