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Auditor

ADMINISTRATOR III

Recruitment #25-002588-0005

Introduction

The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy serves as a coordinating office that advises the Governor on criminal justice strategies. The office plans, promotes, and funds efforts with government entities, private organizations, and the community to advance public policy, enhance public safety, reduce crime and juvenile delinquency, and serve victims.

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

100 Community Place, Crownsville, MD  21032

Main Purpose of Job

Assists the Audit Director in the day-to-day Audit and Compliance activities within the agency while coordinating Financial/Compliance Audits and Desk Reviews of Sub-Recipient activities and submissions.

 ***This is a Contractual Position With Limited Benefits***

POSITION DUTIES

Internal Audit & Compliance

Reviews submitted audit reports containing findings and recommendations for corrective action. Monitors CPA Peer Review and identifies areas for improvement.

 

Maintains audit schedule of sub-recipients according to agency requirements. Under the supervision of the Audit Manager, will assess risk and recommend potential targets for investigation per the risk-based scoring model to ensure compliance, assess the reliability of fiscal records and to protect fiscal resources from fraud and waste.

 

Advises internal stakeholders (Grants Admin, Budget, and Program areas) on matters of agency policy, risk exposure, and internal control to protect and improve agency operations and efficiency.

 

Provides management reports addressing audit findings, inquiries, fiscal year closeout, budget hearing support, quarterly reviews, etc.

 

Makes recommendations regarding internal controls around grant administration, budget reporting, and accounting operations that keep with agency compliance requirements.

 

Assist the Audit Unit in the Agency’s appeal process through resolution and collection.

 

External

Assists in responding to external audit inquiries from the Office of Legislative Audits (OLA), Department of Legislative Services (DLS), and 3rd party organizations: Single State Auditor, Department of Justice, and Health & Human Services.

 

Reviews the OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audits and Financial Reporting package submissions as required.

 

Partner with responsible parties to address corrective action plans (as needed)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to candidates who have the following desired qualifications:

One year experience in auditing federal grants.
One year experience in auditing grants for non-profit organizations.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. 

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency and have a current employment contract of 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) will be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.   View rates on the Department of Budget & Management website, State Employees, Health Benefits, Contractual/Variable rates.

Leave
Paid leave will accrue at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked.
 

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.




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