Position Information

NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleYes

AgencyChildren & Family Services, Office of

TitleInternal Auditor 2

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $86681 to $109650 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 15%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Kings

Street Address Brooklyn State Office Building - Audit and Quality Control

55 Hanson Place

City Brooklyn

StateNY

Zip Code11217

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the direction of the Auditor 3, the Internal Auditor 2, will be responsible for planning, supervising, and conducting internal and contract audits in compliance with the Internal Audit Standards. Duties of this position will include, but are not to be limited to:
• Performing the more complex audits in accordance with audit standards.
• Supervise and mentor assigned staff on the completion of their assigned tasks and assure adherence to the standards.
• Designate and plan audit activities for assigned staff.
• Establish the scope of an audit by analyzing and detecting areas for audit and the time frame for the work to be completed.
• Supervise and perform research on the functions of the organization to be audited to determine its purpose, organization, funds involved, and applicable laws, rules, and regulations governing its operation.
• Participate in planning the audit, assessing risk and developing audit steps in the audit program.
• Supervise audit field work and audit tests in accordance with the audit program, including, interviewing auditee staff, observing activities/processes, examining documents, and analyzing data.
• Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization in meeting its goals and priorities by reviewing program operations, comparing programs to those of comparable organizations, and noting any relative strengths or weaknesses.
• Evaluate the organization being audited by comparing performance to contractual requirements and standards.
• Train auditors in the use of TeamMate+ audit software to complete audit work.
• Review and sign off on staff auditors’ written working papers to ensure audit steps are accurately documented, support audit findings, and are completed in accordance with audit standards.
• Prepare and communicate clear and concise findings, reports, and recommendations both verbally and in writing (e.g., summary of findings, audit reports).
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Take ownership of work and continuously move tasks forward.
• Use critical thinking to analyze, interpret, and evaluate information from various sources and make informed decisions.
• Effectively manage multiple priorities, audits, and tasks.
• Perform a full range of supervisory tasks including, but not limited to, periodic employee evaluations, professional development, identification of relevant training opportunities, and adherence to NYS and Audit and Quality Improvement policies and procedures; and
• Evaluate and update current audit procedures and recommend improvements as needed.
• Perform research on the functions of the organization to be audited to determine purpose, organization, funds involved, and applicable laws, rules, and regulations governing its operation, including whether a Single Audit is due per federal Uniform Guidance.
• Review Single audit reports, including the accuracy of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) and if deficiencies or findings are identified, share with programs responsible for funding to ensure management decision requirements are met timely, including the development of a corrective action plan.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in this title or in a title eligible for 70.1 or 52.6 transfer.
This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

Additional Comments Background Investigation Requirements:

1) All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees.

2) All prospective employees will be screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees.

3) For Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY) prospective appointees will be checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable.

The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is an equal opportunity employer. OCFS does not discriminate based upon age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, military or veteran status, sex, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), predisposing genetic characteristics, familial status, marital status or status as a victim of domestic violence, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We devote special attention to dismantling racial injustice and recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We are committed to the diversity of our staff, and encourage applicants from marginalized communities to apply. In furtherance of Executive Order 31 and OCFS’s mission to have a diverse workforce, all people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In furtherance of Executive Order 31 and OCFS’s mission to have a diverse workforce, all people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All applicants must be dedicated to working in and sustaining an environment of inclusion that affirms and celebrates the backgrounds, learned and lived expertise, whole identities, and individual perspectives of our staff. Applicants of all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Telephone 518-473-7936

Fax 518-473-6122

Email Address eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov

Address

Street Bureau of Personnel - LEB

52 Washington Street, 231 North

City Rensselaer

State NY

Zip Code 12144

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.