3 Summer Student Assistant for Forensic Accounting (Paid Placement for Undergraduate Students) Jobs in Hauppauge, NY
New York State Office of the Attorney General is Hiring a Summer Student Assistant for Forensic Accounting (Paid Placement for Undergraduate Students) Near Hauppauge, NY
Division of Criminal Justice
Medicaid Fraud Control Unit – Hauppauge (Suffolk County)
Student Assistant for Forensic Accounting
Reference No. MFCU_HAU_PUGS_SUM_2024
Application Deadline is March 1, 2024*
Paid Summer Placement for Undergraduate Students
The Office of the New York State Attorney General’s (OAG) Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) in Hauppauge is seeking
applications from undergraduate students for a paid placement during the 2024 Summer Program; this is an excellent
opportunity for students who are considering pursing criminal justice-related careers, and have an interest in forensic
accounting, analytics, or related fields. The selected students will develop analytical skills and work directly with
auditors, detectives, attorneys, and support staff.
The duties of the Student Assistant for Forensic Auditing will include, but will not be limited to, the following:
- Supporting financial investigations;
- Researching pertinent regulations;
- Reviewing and organizing documents;
- Entering data for further analysis;
- Assisting audit staff with analyses and presentation of data;
- Providing investigative assistance, including the following:
o Searching for documents for examination preparation and preparing examination summaries;
o Tagging, reviewing and organizing documents for production, as well as incoming document production;
o Working with attorneys and detectives to review evidence and prepare presentations and filings;
- Assisting with other audit and office support functions as assigned; and
- There may be opportunities for the student to assist with witness interviews and court appearances.
Qualifications for the Student Assistant for Forensic Auditing are as follows:
- Enrollment in a full-time undergraduate degree program;
- Excellent organizational, proofreading, and multitasking skills;
- Strong research and analytical abilities, as well as verbal and written communication skills;
- Proactive with the ability to self-manage assignments and deadlines;
- Capable of working well both independently and as a member of a team; and
- Strong technology skills and proficiency using Adobe, Word, Excel and Outlook.
Summer Program Details
- The format of this placement is hybrid. Students who are working in a hybrid placement may report to their
will need to have access to a reliable computer, a secure internet connection, a phone, and a sufficiently quiet
and private workspace to telework.
- To be eligible for a paid summer placement, applicants must be able to demonstrate they are full-time
starting college/university during the fall 2024 semester will not be considered.
- The undergraduate student hired for the program will work full-time (37.5 hours/week) for the 8 weeks of the
- The undergraduate student will be hired as a student assistant and paid the hourly rate of $16.73.
- Applications will be received online until March 1, 2023, and paid placement offers will be made on a rolling
- The program will run from May 20, 2024 – July 12, 2024. Students hired for the program must be available to
- U.S. citizenship and New York State residency are not required, but applicants must be eligible to be employed
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.
HOW TO APPLY
The following section provides detailed information about the application process and application requirements.
Please review the complete list of instructions prior to preparing and submitting your application materials online.
- Applications for summer placements are being received online.
MFCU_HAU_PUGS_SUM_2024
- Please apply to no more than three (3) bureaus/regional offices.
- Applications are submitted separately for each bureau/regional office, and an applicant’s candidacy for each
- The application deadline is March 1, 2023, but please be advised paid placements will be filled on a rolling
- The following four (4) documents are required for each application that is submitted:
- You may choose to address the letter to the Legal Recruitment Unit, 28 Liberty Street, New
- Indicate why you are interested in a placement with the OAG and what makes you a strong
- Ensure your resume is complete and current prior to submitting your application.
- Indicate the nature and duration of your relationship to each reference.
- Include contact information and email addresses for each reference.
- Please note, your references will not be contacted until after you interview for the placement.
4. Writing Sample
- Select a sample from an assignment you prepared for school that demonstrates your ability to
- We recommend submitting a sample that is 3-6 pages in length.
- Failure to submit a complete application will delay the consideration of your candidacy.
- Please submit your application for a summer placement at least three (3) weeks prior to any deadlines that could
If you have questions about a placement with the OAG, the application process, or need assistance with submitting your
application, please contact Legal Recruitment via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov.
Job Summary
Full Time
$97k-202k (estimate)
12/24/2023
06/12/2024
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