Overview
From $86,681 to $109,650 Annually
To Be Determined
Minimum Qualifications
You must be currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title or eligible to transfer to this title under Section 70.1of the Civil Service Law.
Transfer:
For a 52.6 and/or 70.1 transfer to an Auditor 2 (Municipal), SG-23, you must have one year of permanent competitive service in an approved title for transfer allocated to a SG-21 or above.
If approved for transfer appointment, you must also meet the special requirements below:
- A Bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by 24 semester credit hours in accounting, auditing, or taxation
To determine if your current Civil Service title is eligible for transfer to this title, visit the Career Mobility GOT-IT website: Career Mobility Office » GOT-IT (ny.gov)
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 and Technical Report Development
- Edits, reviews and/or rewrites drafts of audit reports and audit-related documents and letters.
- Provides feedback and recommended revisions to correct grammar, punctuation and spelling errors; ensure general readability and clarity of material; and ensure the content flows logically from start to finish.
- Ensures that the style and tone of written material follows the OSC and LGSA Style Guides.
- Ensures audit reports and audit-related documents and letters comply with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and Division policies as outlined in the Comprehensive Audit Manual.
- Applies accounting and auditing knowledge to ensure audit reports accurately reflect all current statutes, regulations, governmental and municipal accounting and auditing standards and applicable guidelines.
- As necessary, discusses report content with the appropriate regional auditor(s) to clarify issues and ensure all relevant audit finding information is included in the report.
- Individually tracks performance measurement data for each assigned report and letter.
- Proofs final copies of audit reports/letters and provides edits to the Publications and Web Services Unit.
- Responds to report-related questions from regional office staff and members of the Executive Management Group (EMG).
- Discusses assigned audit reports with the RDU Manager, Chief and other Division staff as needed.
Preparing/Editing Other Division Reports/Publications
- Prepares and/or edits reports and other Division publications as needed. Such assignments may include:
- Audits and Oversight section of the LGSA Annual Report
- Fiscal Stress Monitoring System Report
- Local Government Management Guides
- Works collaboratively with other Division staff in the completion of assigned reports/publications.
- Participates as requested in special projects within the Unit, Division or at an Agency-wide level impacting RDU.
Assistance, Training and Communication
- Uses accounting, auditing and editing knowledge to develop training and reference materials related to audit reports as requested. The training material should accurately reflect all current statutes, regulations, governmental and municipal accounting and auditing standards and applicable guidelines. Training material also should address issues faced by LGSA auditors while developing the audit report.
- Provides periodic assistance to the Unit Manager by compiling and distributing weekly internal communications on reports to be processed/released.
- Assists in miscellaneous related assignments which could include:
- Preparing and/or reviewing executive correspondence.
- Responding to requests for information on Services Branch audit activity (e.g., number of audits released, number of fraud audits performed, etc.).
- Participating in other assignments that may be requested.
Supervision
Supervision of other staff is generally not required, but reviewing the work of others (Grade 18 up to the Deputy Comptroller) is necessary to ensure accuracy and appropriateness in our audit reports.
Additional Information:
This position can be assigned to the Central Office or any of the Regional Offices.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to think and work independently, but also able to pivot to a team environment, as needed by the assignment.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
- Strong analytical skills.
- Knowledge of local government operations and governmental accounting.
- Strong facilitation skills.
- Knowledge and use of Microsoft Suite of products (e.g., Word, Excel, Teams).
- Ability to handle multiple and competing priorities.
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
Additional Comments
Telecommuting
The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s 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 employee’s 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.
Reasonable Accommodation
The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
OSC offers competitive salaries and benefits, and opportunities for advancement, continuing education, and professional development. We provide a professional environment where employees are encouraged to push themselves while maintaining work-life balance. Our generous benefits package includes:
- A state pension with vesting after five years’ service
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance available to all employees and their dependents
- Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care
- Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), allowing eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- NYS Deferred Compensation plan
- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
- Holiday and paid time off
- Shift and geographic pay differentials
- A committed continuous learning environment
- Informational Brown Bag sessions
- Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellness
- OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and provide an opportunity to strengthen competencies in a variety of areas
- And much more
Brittany Pebler
P: (518) 474-1924
F: (518) 486-6723
[email protected]
Division Contact
Jennifer Haviland
[email protected]
To Apply
Submit a clear, concise cover letter and resume stating how you meet the above minimum qualifications. Reference Item #04105-BEP on your cover letter for proper routing. Documents must be sent as unlocked and accessible attachments.