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Review Vacancy
Date Posted 12/27/24
Applications Due01/13/25
Vacancy ID176323
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AgencyState Comptroller, Office of the
TitleAuditor 3, SG 27 Item#00491
Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing
Salary Grade27
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $103784 to $127830 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8 AM
To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Albany
Street Address 110 State Street
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12236
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
Minimum Qualifications You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.
Provisional and/or Non-Competitive promotion (NCP) qualifications
You must be a qualified employee of the Office of the New York State Comptroller and have had one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as an Auditor 2 (Abandoned Property) or Associate Abandoned Property Accounts Auditor.
Provisional and/or NCP notes
If the number of interested candidates who meet the promotional qualifications is three or less, the agency; at its discretion, may nominate one or more of the candidates for a noncompetitive promotion without further examination under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law.
If the number of interested candidates who meet the promotional qualifications is more than three, the agency; at its discretion, may nominate one or more of the candidates for a provisional promotion under the provisions of Section 65 of the Civil Service Law.
55b/55c Program appointment:
This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
For more information on this program, please visit the NYS Department of Civil Service website, 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center (ny.gov)
Additional Comments Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
* 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
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) ###-####.
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.
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Name Jennifer Brantigan
Telephone 518#######
Fax (518)-###-####
Email Address ...@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 stating how you meet the above minimum qualifications to Reference Item #00491-JMB on your cover letter for proper routing.
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Division Contact: Melissa Walker
Email Address: ...@osc.ny.gov