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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 12/20/24

Applications Due01/07/25

Vacancy ID176085

NY HELPNo

AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the

TitleInvestigative Auditor Item#00162

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $100426 to $126536 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 110 State Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12236

Duties Description • Reviews complaints and referrals from other OSC Divisions, outside agencies, and taxpayers
• Develops investigative strategies and tools formulating a plan to pursue a potential fraud case.
• Performs research on the functions of the entity to be examined to determine its purpose, organization, funds involved, and applicable laws, rules and regulations governing its operation
• Assists in planning investigation/examinations activities, including specific tasks, and recommends examination schedule
Conducts Investigation of potential fraud
• Interviews targets, subjects, and witnesses
• Conducts surveillance
• Collects evidence using proper forensic procedures
• Assists in the execution of search warrants
• Conducts analyses of financial and other records
• Utilizes investigative and analytic tools and databases
Assists Law enforcement and administration agencies in pursuing matters of a potential fraud case.
• Prepares written records including case activity reports and summaries of Investigations.
• Performs analysis of relevant materials
• Regularly interacts and provides guidance to federal, state and local enforcement and administrative enforcement agencies
• Assists law enforcement and administrative agencies in obtaining relevant documentation and other evidence
• Testifies, as required, in legal proceedings

Minimum Qualifications A bachelor’s degree and four years of relevant experience

*Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or associate’s degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree; J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience

Additional Comments Preferred Qualifications/Desired Competencies:
• Strong interest in conducting fraud investigations
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to collect, synthesize and analyze large volumes of information quickly, competently and efficiently
• Experience in interviewing witnesses
• Experience in interacting with the public and outside agencies
• Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, clearly and concisely
• Previous law enforcement experience preferred
• Ability to manage large, diverse caseload
• Knowledge of state and local government preferred

Telecommuting:
The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.
Reasonable Accommodation:
The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.
Equal Opportunity Employment:
The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Jennifer Brantigan

Telephone 5184741924

Fax (518)-486-6723

Email Address Recruit@osc.ny.gov

Address

Street Office of the New York State Comptroller, Division of Human Resources

110 State Street, 12th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12236

 

Notes on ApplyingSubmit a clear, concise cover letter and resume to https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/openings/investigative-auditor/122449, no later than January 20, 2024.

Reference Item #00162-JMB on your cover letter for proper routing.
If you have questions about this vacancy, please contact this Division representative:
Division contact: Melissa Walker mwalker@osc.ny.gov

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