Compliance/Audit Investigator 2

State of Nevada•Carson City, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Business & Industry is recruiting to fill a Compliance/Audit Investigator 2 position within the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Division of Industrial Relations in Carson City. This position is assigned to the Employer Compliance Unit and conducts employer investigations to ensure compliance with mandatory workers’ compensation coverage requirements. Duties include conducting payroll audits to determine premiums owed during periods of lapsed workers’ compensation coverage; calculating and assessing administrative fines and premium penalties pursuant to NRS and NAC 616A–D and 617 and in accordance with Division fining procedures; and documenting investigative findings. The incumbent conducts site visits and field investigations, interviews employers and witnesses, prepares detailed investigative reports, and issues Stop Work Orders when appropriate and may be required to testify in administrative and/or criminal proceedings. They also provide employer outreach and training, which includes public speaking and explaining statutory and regulatory requirements to employers and other stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university business or public administration, business management, accounting, or related field and two years of professional experience in an investigative, auditing or professional program-related position which required the application of federal and State laws, policy and procedure in making program compliance determinations; preparing detailed reports for the purpose of justifying administrative sanctions or penalties or changes in management practices, policy and procedure; or recommending criminal prosecution.
Graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of experience, two of which were in a professional investigative, auditing or professional program-related position which required the application of federal and/or State laws, policy and procedure in making program compliance determinations; preparing detailed reports for the purpose of justifying administrative sanctions or penalties or changes in management practices, policy and procedure; or recommending criminal prosecution.
Two years of experience as a Compliance/Audit Investigator I in Nevada State service.
An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Working knowledge of general accounting procedures and rules.
Working knowledge of business practices and procedures.
Working knowledge of investigative principles and practices.
Working knowledge of office procedures, methods and equipment.
Ability to analyze statutes, rules, and regulations and apply to investigative or audit findings.
Ability to make oral group presentations to provide information and explain procedures, policies, and laws pertaining to the program area.
Ability to read and interpret contracts and legal documents in relation to the program area.
Ability to review and analyze information received from business, complainant and governmental agencies.
Ability to conduct interviews both in person and by phone to ascertain factual information.
Ability to mediate and negotiate resolution between contending parties.

Nice To Haves

This series is distinguished from other investigative classes by the additional audit function which is performed at least 25% of the time.
Audit work is performed in a specialized field which requires an extensive knowledge of federal and/or State laws, program rules and regulations; business operations; corporate structure; financial transactions, terminology and recordkeeping; and detecting falsified records and/or program violations.
Violations may be elaborately planned and sophisticated in nature requiring extensive research and analysis to detect.

Responsibilities

Conducts employer investigations to ensure compliance with mandatory workers’ compensation coverage requirements.
Conducts payroll audits to determine premiums owed during periods of lapsed workers’ compensation coverage.
Calculates and assesses administrative fines and premium penalties pursuant to NRS and NAC 616A–D and 617 and in accordance with Division fining procedures.
Documents investigative findings.
Conducts site visits and field investigations.
Interviews employers and witnesses.
Prepares detailed investigative reports.
Issues Stop Work Orders when appropriate.
May be required to testify in administrative and/or criminal proceedings.
Provides employer outreach and training, which includes public speaking and explaining statutory and regulatory requirements to employers and other stakeholders.
Receives and reviews formal complaints.
Makes determinations regarding possible program violations and jurisdiction within the specified program area.
Gathers and analyzes background information and facts pertaining to the complaint.
Makes determinations regarding the extent of violations, and recommendations to initiate a formal investigation.
Conducts interviews with complainant, witnesses, employers, State and local government agencies and other sources to obtain information regarding violations or noncompliance and develop leads and facts pertaining to the case to prove a violation or criminal intent exists.
Prepares required forms and notices.
Delivers to appropriate party regarding complaint and/or alleged violations following department policy and procedure.
Responds, reviews and discusses with complainant and respondent.
Develops case files and maintains case logs and reports.
Places evidence in case file along with chronological documentation regarding investigative steps taken and all contact made with complainant, respondent, witnesses and other sources.
Preserves and utilizes evidence to develop final case reports and/or for future litigation.
Gathers and reviews evidence such as business and financial records, service contracts, professional reports, bank statements, billing documents, sales transactions, client account records, personnel files and historical data pertaining to the suspected violation to develop trends, patterns and to support complaint.
Serves subpoenas or other legal documents as required.
Conducts audits on a periodic basis by either randomly selecting individual firms or business or as required by State law and reviewing business transactions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with federal and/or State laws and regulations.
Evaluates internal procedures, operating methods, fiscal controls, and verifies validity of financial statements and records.
Explains provisions and application of federal and/or State guidelines and discusses assessments, audit findings and recommendations.
Prepares required forms and notices and sends to appropriate parties regarding complaint and alleged violations.
Reviews and discusses responses with supervisor and/or Attorney General.
Conducts research regarding program rules, court decisions, industry practices and standards, procedures and techniques to ensure compliance, and to develop or revise program regulations or policies.
Plans and coordinates investigations and audits to determine whether administrative and/or criminal action should be taken.
Prepares investigative and audit reports encompassing results of examination of accounting records, known violations, statement of facts, case summary, and exhibits of evidence, statements obtained from witnesses, conclusions and recommendations.
Reviews and submits reports for hearing or prosecution, and to impose fines and penalties.
Appears before the governing body or in a court of law to provide testimony as required.
Performs related duties as assigned.