Review Vacancy
AgencyTemporary and Disability Assistance, Office of
Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $135000 to $150000 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications Preferred Experience:
A bachelor’s degree and nine (9) years of experience in the field of accounting, auditing, quality control, or fraud investigations, with at least four (4) years of experience served at the managerial level. A Master’s Degree will substitute for one (1) year of specialized experience, and a Doctor of Philosophy in one of the specialized experience fields, will substitute for two (2) years of experience
Experience will preferably include:
• Strong leadership and communication skills, the ability to plan and execute strategic initiatives and an ability to evaluate policies for effectiveness.
• Supervising a large and diverse workforce.
• Familiarity with Federal oversight agency operations.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency and accuracy.
Duties Description Reporting to the Executive Deputy Commissioner for the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
• Directing A&QI operations in the six regional offices throughout the State, including federal reporting, program integrity, operational, compliance and fiscal audits as well as other mandated and ad hoc projects.
• Reporting directly to agency senior executives, implementing agency initiatives in coordination with other agency units, and providing feedback and appropriate notifications to Senior Staff on relevant issues.
• Communicating with high-level staff in the federal government, other State agencies, local social services districts, contractors, and others on policy, audit and reporting issues.
• Directing statewide program integrity initiatives, including various welfare fraud investigations, computer matches, and the training and oversight of local district fraud investigation activities.
• Overseeing the agency’s Internal Audit function, including conducting risk assessments of OTDA functions and reviewing internal controls to identify vulnerabilities and/or areas in need of improvement, while following professional standards.
• Acting as the agency’s coordinator for all external agency audits of OTDA’s programs and operations, developing comprehensive approaches to support agency positions and implement corrective actions.
• Developing and implementing an audit plan to assess fiscal claiming by social services districts.
• Implementing data-centric analysis and review processes to more efficiently develop and conduct risk assessments and audit projects.
• Developing and modifying A&QI training programs and operational procedures and policies.
• Testifying in administrative hearings and appropriate courts on audit findings, criminal investigations and regulatory violations.
• Performing a full range of personnel management activities in coordination with Human Resources and Labor Relations.
Additional Comments Appointment to this position is contingent upon Division of Budget approval to fill. A full-time, exempt appointment will be made.
Candidates should reference posting #19-194 when submitting your application.
If submitting electronically, please reference posting #19-194 as part of your subject line.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address jobpostings@otda.ny.gov
Address
Street 40 North Pearl Street, 12B
Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please send a cover letter and resume. Include a current, Civil Service title and grade level and clearly state how you meet the minimum qualifications.
You may be required to provide acceptable proof of education, experience, credential and/or license to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications for appointment to this position.
Applicants will be required to prove their eligibility for employment based upon acceptance of a position in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
If you are a retiree currently receiving benefits, indicate this and the name of the retirement system in your response.
In accordance with state law, Governor’s Executive Order No. 6 and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance does not discriminate against disabled individuals. If you are disabled and require reasonable accommodation at the time of the interview, please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity in Albany at (518) 473-8555.