Auditor 1

Auditor 1

The Office of Audit Services (OAS) is responsible for agency auditing, risk assessment, and internal controls activities. OAS is comprised of the Bureau of Internal Audit (BIA), Bureau of Fiscal Audit (BFA), Bureau of Internal Control (BIC) and the Bureau of Personal Allowance Audit (BPAA). The Auditor 1 position is responsible for data analysis, support and planning activities conducted and managed by OAS. OAS conducts audits and reviews of state-operations that address issues identified by quantitative risk assessments and in response to issues raised by executive management, external control organizations and complaints received from outside stakeholders. OAS also provides assurance, risk management, consulting and advisory services.

Auditor 1 (under the general direction of an Auditor 2):

• Review supporting work-papers prepared by field staff and check cross-referencing to draft report.
• Keep supervisory staff informed of significant developments that arise in the process of a quality assurance review.
• Evaluate and make judgments about the significance of factual material examined during the course of an audit/review.
• Serve as liaison with other bureaus providing assistance with statistical sampling and database management.
• Create, review and advise on draft regulations and administrative memorandums and audit protocols.
• Participate in meetings and discussions with OPWDD senior management/executive staff and outside agency parties such as the OMIG, HHS, CMS, OSIG, AG, etc.
• Participate in the development, maintenance and delivery of bureau training programs and audit manuals.
• With other supervisors and quality assurance, responsible for ensuring consistent application of audit protocols and reporting.
• Assist with outsourced audits, providing support and technical assistance.
• Assist in developing annual audit plans and short-term audit plans consistent with overall goals and objectives of the Office of Audit Services.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of audit tools and templates.
• Experience in the application and implementation of the COSO Internal Control Framework is preferred.
• Experience/proficiency with Microsoft Excel is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Access and SQL is strongly preferred.
• Participate in special projects as directed.

The position may be filled at the Auditor Trainee 1 level equated to SG-14, ($56,183), Auditor Trainee 2 level equated to SG-16 ($62,694) or full performance Auditor 1 SG-18 ($69,964), based on education and experience. Candidates hired at the trainee level will be advanced to the full performance Auditor 1 SG-18 following the successful completion of the traineeship.

Open Competitive for Auditor Trainee 1 (Equivalent to SG-14): A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation; OR a bachelor's degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses.

Open Competitive for Auditor Trainee 2 (Equivalent to SG-16): A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation; OR a bachelor's degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses, AND one year of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles; OR A master's or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation.

Open Competitive for Auditor 1: A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation; OR a bachelor's degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses AND two years of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles; OR A master's or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation AND one year of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles; OR a currently valid Certified Public Accountant license and registration issued by New York State.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.

Salary range listed below encompasses the hiring rate of an Auditor Trainee 1 through the job rate of an Auditor 1. Auditor Trainee 1: $56,183* Auditor Trainee 2: $62,694* Auditor 1: $69,964 - $88,970 *Candidates hired at the trainee level will be advanced to the full performance Auditor 1, SG-18 following successful completion of the traineeship.

If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee. The assignment of PS&T employees will be made in accordance with any agreed upon Memorandum of Understanding between PEF and the local DDSO regarding the posting of job vacancies. Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume. All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.

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Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan. Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses. Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs. Life insurance and Disability insurance. The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.

Paid Holidays and Leave: Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year. Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially. Five (5) days paid personal leave each year. Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year. Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.

Health Care Coverage: Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost. Paid Parental Leave: Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.

Retirement Program: Participate in The NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation. Professional Development and Education and Training: NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education