What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Auditor position at Office of the New York City Comptroller?
The New York City Comptroller’s Office works to promote the financial health, integrity, and effectiveness of New York City government, in order to strengthen trust, secure a thriving future for all New Yorkers, and build a more just, equitable, and resilient city. Led by an independently elected citywide official, the comptroller’s office provides checks and balances needed to hold City government accountable for budgeting wisely, investing responsibly, operating efficiently, acting fairly, living up to its obligations and promises, and paying attention to the long-term challenges we face together.
The Audit Bureau conducts informative and meaningful audits, independent assessments, and objective reviews to examine and report on City operations and services. The Bureau strives to improve the City’s financial position, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure that services are provided efficiently, effectively and equitably. By reporting our findings to City officials, oversight bodies and the public, we increase transparency and accountability, promote integrity, and strengthen public trust.
The Audit Bureau is responsible for conducting performance audits, reviews and analyses of NYC agencies, programs and contractors, in accordance with the NYC Charter. The purpose of performance audits is to assess operations for efficiency, effectiveness, economy and equity, to assess the impacts of findings, and to make recommendations for improvement.
Staff auditors work collaboratively in small teams, under the direction of an Audit Supervisor and with a Lead Auditor.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To The Following
Minimum Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in auditing, accounting, finance, economics, statistics, law, quantitative or qualitative research methodology, mathematics, data science, management, public or business administration, computer science/information
technology, or a related field, and one of the following:
Special Note
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, at least one year of experience as a Management Auditor - Assignment I or at least two years of experience in performance auditing according to Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), internal auditing, financial auditing, and/or information technology (IT) auditing.
Preferred Skills
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The Audit Bureau conducts informative and meaningful audits, independent assessments, and objective reviews to examine and report on City operations and services. The Bureau strives to improve the City’s financial position, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure that services are provided efficiently, effectively and equitably. By reporting our findings to City officials, oversight bodies and the public, we increase transparency and accountability, promote integrity, and strengthen public trust.
The Audit Bureau is responsible for conducting performance audits, reviews and analyses of NYC agencies, programs and contractors, in accordance with the NYC Charter. The purpose of performance audits is to assess operations for efficiency, effectiveness, economy and equity, to assess the impacts of findings, and to make recommendations for improvement.
Staff auditors work collaboratively in small teams, under the direction of an Audit Supervisor and with a Lead Auditor.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To The Following
- Conduct research to help set audit objectives and to develop audit plans;
- Gain a thorough understanding of the auditee’s operation by participating in walk through meetings and interviews, collecting and reviewing policies and procedures, and other sources of information and data;
- Critically assess documentation, information and data obtained to identify risk, areas of non-compliance, and areas limiting programmatic efficiency, performance/fiscal outcomes and equity based on established criteria;
- Collect evidence needed to support audit conclusions through document review, data analysis, physical observation, and survey;
- Document steps and conclusions in the system of record, memos, written summaries, spreadsheets, and other written materials, logically and persuasively describing completed audit steps and conclusions; and,
- Perform related work as directed.
Minimum Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in auditing, accounting, finance, economics, statistics, law, quantitative or qualitative research methodology, mathematics, data science, management, public or business administration, computer science/information
technology, or a related field, and one of the following:
- one year of full-time satisfactory experience in performance auditing according to Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards
- a valid Certified Public Accountant license issued by the New York State Education Department; or
- a valid Certified Internal Auditor certificate issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II individuals must have, in addition to
Special Note
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, at least one year of experience as a Management Auditor - Assignment I or at least two years of experience in performance auditing according to Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), internal auditing, financial auditing, and/or information technology (IT) auditing.
Preferred Skills
- Fundamental understanding of New York City’s governing structure and agencies. - Sound writing skills, as well as interpersonal, and organizational skills (including Microsoft Office Suite proficiency). - Exposure to GAGAS performance auditing processes and procedures and/or experience performing analyses, compliance assessments, organizational planning and other related fields. - Ability to manipulate and identify patterns in large data sets.
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.