What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROGRAM INTEGRITY AUDITOR II position at State of Illinois?
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Opening Date: 03/09/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation
Class Title: Program Integrity Auditor II
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $6,242 Monthly; Full Range $6,242 - $9,021 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 6
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Essential Functions
- Conducts on-site fiscal analysis and compliance audits related to the local public agencies’ (LPAs) Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) program.
- Performs as lead auditor and prepares detailed comprehensive audit documentation regarding audit testing, statistical sampling, and all other pertinent information related to the audit.
- Prepares and reviews draft audit reports in accordance with established departmental MFT audit programs and procedures which detail irregularities or non-compliance with departmental policies and appropriate state statutes.
- Participates in the design and development of new and existing integrity analysis, compliance verification, and audit procedures.
- Serves as the MFT audit liaison between the LPA and the department as assigned.
- Assists in supplying detailed information to management or other governing bodies as required regarding the analysis methodology used and professional principles, concepts, and procedures involved in conducting the audit and developing the findings.
- Attends training classes provided by the agency and reviews available periodicals and publications pertaining to the audit profession.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to a bachelor’s degree, preferably with major course work in accounting or business administration.
- Requires one year of experience such as could be acquired as a Program Integrity Auditor I and satisfactory completion of agency-sponsored program integrity training program.
- Prefers extensive knowledge of the agency’s programs, policies, and regulations.
- Prefers extensive knowledge of governmental program integrity review and accounting principles and practices.
- Prefers the ability to prepare documentation and logical, well-ordered written reports and to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Prefers the ability to develop routine and nonroutine review procedures of program integrity financial reviews.
- Prefers the ability to exercise sound judgment in appraising and evaluating programs of a financial nature.
- Prefers the ability to develop and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees, the public and agency provider representatives.
- Prefers the ability to react effectively and efficiently under stressful conditions.
- Prefers extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe.
- Successful completion of a background screening.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to move or lift files and audit cases weighing approximately 25 - 30 pounds.
- Travels through the state which may require overnight stays.
- Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
- Monday-Friday work schedule
- Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
- Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Pension Plan
- (12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
- Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually
- New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually
- Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually
- (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
Work Location: 201 Center Ct, Schaumburg, Illinois, 60196
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Nearest Major Market: Chicago
Salary : $6,242 - $9,021