State Program Examiner 1

Office of the New York State Comptroller • Albany, NY

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Assist with performance audits of state agencies, institutions, and authorities, examining management effectiveness and efficiency and program performance. Trainees receive structured training, on-the-job training, and/or practical job experience to develop the knowledge and experience required to perform at the full level. Depending on education, experience, and previous state service, the position may be filled as a State Program Examiner Trainee 1, Trainee 2, or full-performance State Program Examiner 1. Employees hired at the trainee level advance to the full-performance level after successful completion of the traineeship.

In this role, you will evaluate systems and procedures for compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and contract terms; assess program efficiency and effectiveness and whether funds are used in accordance with applicable requirements; and determine whether appropriate and effective controls are in place in audited areas. You will document work and conclusions in audit work papers, prepare preliminary audit findings, discuss findings with auditee representatives, and participate in entrance and exit conferences.

The position is with the Office of the New York State Comptroller’s Division of State Government Accountability. The workweek is Monday through Friday, with work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The role allows a compressed workweek and telecommuting, subject to agency approval and operational needs. New employees are generally restricted from telecommuting for at least eight calendar weeks; approved employees may telecommute up to five days per pay period. Travel is listed as 5%, and mandatory overtime is not required.

Requirements

• For appointment as State Program Examiner 1 under the NY HELPS program: a bachelor’s or graduate degree in an eligible field and two years of professional accounting and/or auditing experience; or 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, 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 under the stated transfer provisions, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title allocated to SG-16 or above, subject to transfer requirements.
• Candidates appointed through transfer must not incur a second consecutive transfer involving advancement of more than two salary grades or one M-grade.
• Candidates hired at the trainee level may be required to complete a one- or two-year traineeship, depending on qualifications.
• Submit a resume, cover letter, and transcripts as applicable; include reference number 03229-TLS in each document’s filename.

Nice To Haves

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Auditing skills such as professional skepticism, persistence, creative thinking, and risk taking.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and team 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 with performance audits of state agencies, institutions, and authorities, focusing on management effectiveness and efficiency and program performance.
• Evaluate systems and procedures for compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and contract terms.
• Assess the efficiency and effectiveness of programs.
• 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 audit entrance and exit conferences.

What This Job Offers

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