Review Vacancy
AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the
TitleInvestigative Auditor - Item # 00159
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $80000 to $120000 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description Conducts risk assessments of allegations or indications of potential fraud:
· Reviews complaints and referrals from other OSC Divisions, outside agencies, and taxpayers
· Develops risk assessment strategies and tools related to affirmative examinations of potential fraud
· 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 establishing the scope of audits/examinations of potential fraud by analyzing and determining areas to examine and the time frame to be examined
· Assists in planning audit/examinations activities, including specific tasks, and recommends examination schedule
Conducts audits/examinations of potential fraud:
· Performs various tests, reviews, reconciliations, analyses and evaluations of accounts, claims, records, and procedures
· Assists in ongoing audit/examination strategy and planning
· Obtains, reviews, and conducts forensic analysis of financial data
· Conducts interviews of relevant witnesses
· Prepares narrative reports of audit/examination tasks and findings
· Performs analysis and research to trace funds and identify assets for recovery
· Prepares forensic accounting reports from financial findings
Assist law enforcement and administrative agencies in pursuing matters of potential fraud:
· 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
· Prepares analytical data for litigation
· Testifies, as required, in legal proceedings
Additional Comments Desired Competencies
· Strong interest in conducting fraud examinations
· 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
· Accounting or forensic audit experience preferred
· Ability to manage large, diverse caseload
· Knowledge of functions and authority of other OSC Divisions
· Knowledge of state and local government
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address recruit@osc.ny.gov
Address
Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to recruit@osc.ny.gov no later than September 30, 2021. Please reference Item #00159-GOER-MLS when responding.
When responding, please include the reference number and letters listed in this section. The GOER ID # should not be included.