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The date on which the vacancy post was submitted.Date Posted 03/20/25
The last date that applications will be accepted.Applications Due04/03/25
This is the unique identifier for this vacancy.Vacancy ID183269
Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPYes
The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
The job title for the vacancy.TitleAuditor 1
The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing
The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary Grade18
The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $65001 to $82656 Annually
Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time
This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent
Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 50%
This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Other (see below)
If 'other' is selected as the workweek type, this field explains what that schedule is. "Other" Explanation Compressed Workweek
The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time.Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No
If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No
If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? Yes
If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? Yes
The county in which the vacancy is located. County Monroe
The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address 620 Westfall Rd
The city where the vacancy is located. City Rochester
The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY
The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code14620
The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Office of Audit Services (OAS) is responsible for agency auditing, risk assessment, and internal controls activities. OAS is comprised of the Bureau of Internal Audit (BIA), Bureau of Fiscal Audit (BFA), Bureau of Internal Control (BIC) and the Bureau of Personal Allowance Audit (BPAA).
The Auditor 1 is responsible for audit activities conducted and managed by BFA. BFA provides assurance, risk management, consulting, and advisory audit services. The incumbent of this position will conduct audits and reviews of not-for-profit agencies to ensure compliance with applicable Medicaid billing and payment standards by law, rules, regulations and administrative memorandum. The incumbent will also address issues identified by quantitative risk assessments and in response to issues raised by executive management, external control organizations and received from outside stakeholders.
Auditor 1 (under the general direction of an Auditor 2):
• Performs research on the organization to be audited;
• Assists in establishing the scope of audit by analyzing and determining areas for audit, and timeframe to be examined;
• Assists in planning audit activities, including specific audit tasks, and the audit schedule;
• Participates in entrance conferences with representatives of the organization being audited to explain audit goals and methodology, and to gain access to records;
• Conducts audit by performing various tests, reviews, reconciliations, and evaluations of records to ensure that transactions are processed appropriately;
•Evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization's internal control system, noting any relative strengths or weaknesses;
•Utilizes generally accepted accounting and auditing principles and standards when conducting audits;
•Prepares working papers to document audit scope and conclusions;
•Prepares narrative reports of audit findings and recommendations;
•Discusses audit findings with representatives of the organization and participates in exit conferences;
•Maintains regular communications with internal and external stakeholders; and
•Participates in development of bureau audit manuals or training programs.
Additional Information:
• Schedule - Compressed work week. Monday through Wednesday, 7:30am to 5:30pm, and Thursday, 7:30am to 5pm. Friday is a pass day. Telecommuting to be discussed at interview.
The position may be filled at the Auditor Trainee 1 level equated to SG-14, ($52,198 - $66,634), Auditor Trainee 2 level equated to SG-16, ($58,247 - $74,135) or full performance Auditor 1 SG-18, ($65,001 - $82,656), based on education and experience. Candidates hired at the trainee level will be advanced to the full performance Auditor 1 SG-18 following the successful completion of the traineeship.
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The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
For Auditor 1, you must have:
Either 1. A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation; or a bachelor's degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses and two years of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles.
2. A master's or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation AND one year of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles; OR
3. A currently valid Certified Public Accountant license and registration issued by New York State.
Note that courses such as business law, economics, statistics, and most finance courses, although taken as part of an accounting curriculum, cannot be counted toward the 24 semester credit hours.
Experience NOT considered qualifying are activities restricted to teaching, bookkeeping, maintaining/auditing payroll records or accounts receivable/accounts payable, or preparing tax returns.
For Auditor Trainee 1, you must have:
Either 1. A bachelor's or higher degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation OR
2. A bachelor's degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses. Note that courses such as business law, economics, statistics, and most finance courses, although taken as part of an accounting curriculum, cannot be counted toward the 24 semester credit hours.
For Auditor Trainee 2, you must have:
Either 1. A bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation or a bachelor's degree with 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation courses and one year of professional experience in accounting/auditing or financial internal or field auditing, where you were responsible for the full range of activities in the design and/or review, analysis and management of accounting systems, resulting in the preparation of, or recommendations on, financial statements in accord with generally accepted accounting principles; OR
2. A master's degree in accounting, auditing, or taxation.
COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
You must be reachable for appointment the current Civil Service eligible list used for filling this title.
REASSIGNMENT QUALIFICATIONS:
Current Office for People with Developmental Disabilities employee with one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as an Auditor 1.
TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/c status in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.
To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm.
55 B/C QUALIFICATIONS:
• Possess the minimum qualifications for this title as established by the Department of Civil Service and listed on the most recent exam announcement.
• Meet the applicable minimal mental and/or physical requirements for the job (with a reasonable accommodation, if necessary)
• Have a current Eligibility Letter from the NYS Department of Civil Service, www.cs.ny.gov/rp55/, and be able to provide it to the Human Resources Office upon request.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments • NYS HELPS
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). HELPS Program titles may be filled via a non- competitive appointment. This means that you do not need to take an exam to qualify, but you do need to meet the minimum qualifications of the title.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), employees hired under NY HELPS are expected to have their permanent non-competitive employment status converted to permanent competitive status. You will not have to take an exam to gain permanent competitive status.
• If you are currently a New York State employee serving in a permanent competitive qualifying title and eligible for a transfer via Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law, you may be appointed to this title as a permanent competitive employee
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice
• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and it's Division of DIVISION is committed to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture, and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
• If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
NYS Offers Incredible Benefits!
• Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.
• Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.
• Life insurance and Disability insurance.
• The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis. Paid Holidays and Leave
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
• Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.
• Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.
• Health Care Coverage Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.
• Retirement Program Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.
• Professional Development and Education and Training NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://goer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development. Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https:// oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Jenna Beck
The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone 5184734785
The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax 518-474-9902
Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address MainOffice.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street 44 Holland Ave.
The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany
The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY
The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12229
Instructions for potential applicants.Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a cover letter and resume as an attached PDF or Word document by 4/3/2025. Please reference the EOA #2025-076 in all correspondence.