Auditor 1 & Trainees (Municipal)

Open Positions Auditor 1 Municipal (SG-18) Auditor Trainee 2 Municipal (SG-16) Auditor Trainee 1 Municipal (SG-14) Qualifications No exam required under the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program. Other Ways to Qualify: You're currently reachable on the the appropriate eligible list for this title, You're eligible under the 55 b/c program, For 70.1 transfer to an Auditor 1 (Municipal), SG-18, you must have one year of permanent competitive, or 55-b/55-c service in an approved title for transfer allocated to an SG-16 or above. SG-14 or above for a Trainee 2, SG-12 or above for a Trainee 1, depending on qualifications. If approved for transfer appointment, you must also meet the special requirement(s): 24 credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation. To determine if you're current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility website. Appointments via transfer must not result in a second, consecutive transfer with an advancement of more than two S-grades or one M-grade. Duties Audit Execution Conduct audit assignments in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and Division policies and directives including the Comprehensive Audit Manual. Participate in entrance and exit conferences with local officials, contribute appropriate and accurate information as necessary and document meeting results adequately. Assist in developing audit scope, objectives and appropriate audit tests to sufficiently document municipal units compliance with audit requirements. Conduct organized and focused interviews with local government personnel to obtain relevant operational and procedural information. Gather, analyze, summarize and sufficiently document information to complete each audit step in the audit program or checklist, applying technical and analytical skills to arrive at appropriate conclusions. Convey pertinent information to audit team members and work unit management and contribute suggestions and provide meaningful input during audit team and work unit meetings. Prepare written documents that are clear, concise, well organized, adequately summarized and use appropriate tone and grammar. Prepare assigned sections of examination/audit reports summarizing audit findings and developing recommendations that meet Division standards for quality and are written concisely and accurately. Ensure that audit work papers and examination/audit reports are appropriately cross-referenced to adequate and appropriate information. Provide Training and Technical Assistance Gain knowledge of professional standards, Division policies and guidelines, accounting systems, opinions and laws and provide guidance and technical assistance to local officials when requested. Provide training to local officials and/or examiners at conferences, meetings and schools as assigned that presents acceptable and applicable content that is prepared and presented in a professional manner. Desired Competencies Strong analytical skills Strong communication skills, both written and verbal skills Good knowledge and use of technology Good organizational skills Team player Strong work ethic and positive attitude Travel The Hauppauge Regional Office covers the counties of Nassau and Suffolk. Travel percentage could vary depending on business units. Additional Comments Telecommuting The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agencys mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employees primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.

Created: 2024-11-05