State Program Examiner 1

Office of the New York State Comptroller • Albany, NY

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About The Position

Assist in performance audits of state agencies, institutions, and authorities, focusing on management effectiveness and efficiency and program performance. Under the supervision of a State Program Examiner 2, the incumbent spends approximately 85% of their time examining state agency programs and transactions to determine whether they are bona fide and free from fraud, waste, and abuse. Examinations include testing for compliance with laws and regulations, analyzing data, developing audit ideas and objectives, and developing elements of findings in accordance with audit standards. Approximately 15% of the position is spent on special projects.

The position is in the Contracts and Expenditures Division, State Expenditures Bureau. It is a full-time, competitive-class position in the PS&T bargaining unit, with a Monday–Friday work week and first-shift hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Travel is 25%. Compressed workweeks and telecommuting are allowed, subject to agency approval and operational needs. New OSC employees are generally restricted from telecommuting for at least eight calendar weeks; afterward, eligible employees may telecommute up to five days per pay period with approval.

Depending on education, experience, and previous state service, appointment may be made at the State Program Examiner Trainee 1, Trainee 2, or full-performance State Program Examiner 1 level. Trainees receive structured training, on-the-job training, and/or practical job performance experience. Successful completion of the traineeship leads to advancement to the full-performance State Program Examiner 1 position.

Requirements

• For appointment as State Program Examiner 1 under NY HELPS: a bachelor's or graduate degree in an eligible field and two years of professional accounting and/or auditing experience; alternatively, a master's or doctoral degree in an eligible field and one year of professional accounting and/or auditing experience.
• Eligible degree 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, and statistics.
• For competitive appointment, applicants 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, SG-18, applicants must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in an approved transfer title allocated to SG-16 or above, subject to applicable transfer rules.
• Applicants appointed at the trainee level may be required to complete a one- or two-year traineeship.
• Submit a resume, cover letter, and college or university transcripts; include item number 01924(Multiple)-TO in each document's file name.
• Must be able to travel; stated travel percentage is 25%.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in auditing or familiarity with audit-related concepts.
• Understanding of and commitment to professional skepticism, teamwork, attention to detail, and organizing and analyzing data.
• Strong writing, oral, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to listen effectively, answer questions, speak professionally and confidently, and problem-solve.
• Ability to overcome obstacles, take on challenges, effect change, solve problems, and understand one's role and responsibilities within a team.
• Receptiveness to improvement opportunities, enthusiasm for training, interest in career growth, and ability to learn quickly from mistakes.
• Aptitude for computer fundamentals; familiarity with Microsoft applications and internet resources; adaptability to technological change.
• Responsibility, accountability, productivity, professionalism, integrity, initiative, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to articulate career goals aligned with the auditing position.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performance audits of state agencies, institutions, and authorities, examining management effectiveness, efficiency, and program performance.
• Examine state agency programs and transactions to determine whether they are bona fide and free from fraud, waste, and abuse.
• Test programs and transactions for compliance with laws and regulations.
• Analyze data and develop audit ideas and objectives.
• Develop elements of audit findings in accordance with audit standards.
• Work on special projects.
• Participate in structured training, on-the-job training, and/or practical job performance activities when appointed at a trainee level.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level