State Program Examiner 1

Office of the New York State Comptroller•Albany, NY

About The Position

The State Program Examiner 1 assists with performance audits of state agencies, institutions, and authorities, focusing on management effectiveness and efficiency and program performance. The examiner evaluates systems and procedures for compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and contract terms; assesses program efficiency and effectiveness and whether funds are used in accordance with requirements; and determines whether appropriate and effective controls are in place in audited areas. The role also involves documenting work and conclusions in audit work papers, preparing preliminary audit findings, discussing findings with auditee representatives, and participating in entrance and exit conferences. The position is in the State Government Accountability Division and is classified in the competitive jurisdictional class. It may be filled at the State Program Examiner Trainee 1, Trainee 2, or full-performance State Program Examiner 1 level based on education, experience, and prior state service. Candidates hired at a trainee level advance to the full-performance position after successfully completing the traineeship. The workweek is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; compressed workweeks and telecommuting are allowed subject to agency policies and approval. Travel is 5%, and mandatory overtime is not required.

Requirements

A bachelor's or graduate degree in an eligible field, plus two years of professional accounting and/or auditing experience; eligible fields include accounting, business administration, business management, computer science, computer information systems or a related IT field, criminal justice, economics, engineering, finance, mathematics, public administration, public or community health, public policy, political science, or statistics.
Alternatively, a master's or doctoral degree in an eligible field plus one year of professional accounting and/or auditing experience. Eligible fields include accounting, business administration, business management, criminal justice, economics, engineering, finance, mathematics, public administration, public or community health, public policy, political science, or statistics.
For competitive appointment, candidates must be reachable on the appropriate eligible list, eligible under the 55-b/c program, or eligible to transfer under Section 52.6, 70.1, or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.
For transfer to State Program Examiner 1, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title allocated to salary grade 16 or above, subject to the stated transfer rules.
Candidates may be required to serve a one- or two-year traineeship depending on qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong auditing skills, including professional skepticism, persistence, creative thinking, and risk taking.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with audit software used by the Division of State Government Accountability.
Knowledge of the New York State Comptroller’s Office and the Division of State Government Accountability.

Responsibilities

Assist in performance audits of state agencies, institutions, and authorities.
Evaluate systems and procedures for compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and contract terms.
Assess program efficiency and effectiveness.
Assess whether funds are utilized in accordance with laws and regulations.
Identify whether proper and effective controls are in place for areas under audit.
Prepare audit work papers documenting work performed and conclusions reached.
Prepare preliminary audit findings.
Discuss findings with auditee representatives.
Participate in entrance and exit conferences.