Review Vacancy
AgencyEducation Department, State
TitleDirector, Education Department Audits (Open to NYS employees only) Box PIMS-161/00800
Occupational CategoryNo Preference
Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary RangeFrom $94776 to $119605 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in an accounting or auditing title SG-28/M3 or above eligible for transfer under §52.6 of the Civil Service Law. If there are three or fewer qualified candidates, a permanent appointment may be made as a “non-competitive” promotion pursuant to §52.7 of the Civil Service Law. To qualify, you must have one year of permanent competitive service as a Principal Auditor, SG-27.
*Leads to a maximum salary of $119,605 based on annual performance advances.
Duties Description The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is seeking applicants for the position of Director, Education Department Audits. The incumbent of this position oversees the Office of Audit Services (OAS) which has the following overall responsibilities: conducts audits of educational entities such as school districts, BOCES, not-for-profit organizations, and others located throughout the State that are regulated by or receive funds administered by NYSED; conducts internal audits of NYSED programs, functions, activities, and internal controls; reviews financial statements received from school districts, BOCES, and sub-recipients of federal funds; and prepares ratio analysis reports related to the financial condition of private colleges and universities. Duties of this position will include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Prepare the Annual Audit Plan (AAP) for the Commissioner of Education;
• Organize and direct resources for execution for the AAP;
• Oversee the analysis and preparation of fiscal reports related to financial statements received from school districts, BOCES, charter schools, and private colleges and universities;
• Direct the receipt and analysis of Single Audit reports and the issuance of management decisions for each audit finding from sub-recipients of federal funds;
• Establish and implement an Internal Audit strategy to ensure alignment with NYSED’s goals while maintaining independence and objectivity and to think strategically about the internal audit function, its mission and its strategic resources and maintain a solid understanding of the Department’s programs, functions and activities;
• Prepare, maintain, and oversee an effective internal audit function while working collaboratively with NYSED’s Internal Control Officer;
• Prepare materials for meetings of the Regents Audits/Budget and Finance Committee;
• Ensure that audits are conducted in accordance with government auditing standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States and policies of OAS; and
• Serve as the liaison to all Department audits by State and federal audit organizations, including the Office of the State Comptroller, Single Audits, and the US Department of Education – Office of Inspector General.
Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a provisional or permanent contingent appointment. Filling of this position is contingent upon Division of the Budget approval.
APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 23, 2015 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (Email submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (PIMS-161/00800) of the position in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.
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Name Office of Human Resources Management
Email Address omsjobs@nysed.gov
Address
Street NYS Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, 528 EB
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 23, 2015 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (Email submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (PIMS-161/00800) of the position in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Please like us on Facebook!