Fiscal Compliance Auditor

City of New York • Queens, NY

2d

About The Position

The Fiscal Compliance Auditor serves as an independent auditing and compliance function within the New York City Department of Correction’s Division of Budget and Finance, separate from the day-to-day management responsibilities held by the Deputy Director. The role acts as an intermediary across the Department’s cash-handling operations, including court facility cashier offices, Person in Custody (PIC) wage accounts, and Departmental bank accounts. Responsibilities include site visits, bank reconciliations, compliance reviews, PIC bank account management, the annual fiscal year-end close process, and other cross-unit fiscal responsibilities.

The position conducts monthly audits of court operations and facility cashier offices, visits court facilities to assess compliance, reconciles court facility bank accounts, and manages PIC bank accounts and related processes. It audits PIC wage accounts and payment processes, tracks the Department’s $4.4 million PIC wage budget, coordinates establishment and review of PIC wage codes, manages the annual accrual process and fiscal year-end closing, and trains staff as needed based on audit findings. The role also serves as the Department’s OMNI Card Liaison.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community-centered activities related to the duties described; or high school graduation or equivalent and six years of related experience; or equivalent education and/or experience.
• All candidates must have at least one year of experience in community work or community-centered activities as described in the qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly audits of court operations and facility cashier offices to verify accurate records and compliance with Departmental and Comptroller requirements.
• Conduct monthly site visits to court facilities to assess compliance with Departmental and Comptroller directives.
• Serve as the Department's OMNI Card Liaison.
• Review and reconcile court facilities bank accounts monthly, including reconciliation, distribution, ordering, and payment records.
• Manage PIC bank accounts and related reconciliation processes.
• Audit PIC wage accounts and payment processes to ensure participants are paid accurately each week and wage packages are forwarded to Finance promptly and accurately.
• Maintain an accurate accounting of the Department's $4.4 million PIC wage budget, monitor funding availability, and request additional funds as needed.
• Coordinate with Programs and the IFCOM vendor to establish new PIC wage codes and review codes for accurate accounting of additional funds.
• Manage the Department's annual accrual process in accordance with the Comptroller's directive.
• Perform the Comptroller's Fiscal Year-End Closing process for the Department's Agency Bank Accounts and Investments.
• Conduct staff training as needed based on audit findings.

Benefits

• Health insurance for the employee, spouse or domestic partner, and unemancipated children under age 26.
• Union benefits, including dental and vision coverage.
• Paid annual leave and sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Pension.
• Optional savings and pre-tax programs, including Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time