Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitleAuditor 1 (Appointment may also be made at the Trainee 1 and Trainee 2 level, serving up to a two-year traineeship - leads to a G-18 after a two-year traineeship).
Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $56604 to $71980 Annually
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must be reachable for appointment on the current Civil Service Eligible List, Professional Careers Opportunity (PCO) or OPWDD’s Central Office Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT). Appointment will be made at the traineeship level.
Candidates must have permanent competitive status in the Auditor 1 title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.
Duties Description The Office of Audit Services (OAS) is comprised of the Bureau of Internal Audit (BIA), Bureau of Compliance Management (BCM) and an Internal Control Unit (ICU).
Under the supervision and direction of the Auditor 2, the Auditor 1 is responsible for audit activities conducted and managed by BCM. BCM provides assurance, risk management, consulting and advisory audit services. The incumbent of this position will conduct audits and reviews of not-for-profit agencies to ensure compliance with applicable Medicaid billing and payment standards by laws, rules, regulations and administrative memorandum. The incumbent will also 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.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent of this position will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following activities:
Under the general direction of the Auditor 2:
• Performing billing and claiming audits in accordance with the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) mandate.
• Participating in preliminary studies to assess risks.
• Contributing to the development of audit plans and programs.
• Designing and developing work-papers and analysis to meet audit objectives.
• Interviewing agency personnel, including management level staff.
• Developing audit findings and present audit results to senior management and staff.
• Conducting follow-up audits independently to determine whether recommendations have been implemented timely.
• Conducting analysis using computer-assisted audit techniques.
Additional Comments Please note:
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.