• • Associate Auditor, Auditor II, B20, $51,158 – $81,351

• • Staff Auditor, Auditor III, B22, $57, 614 – $93, 138

• • Senior Auditor, Auditor IV, B24, $65, 104 – $106, 634

Auditors perform junior to advanced level auditing work for the Health and Human Services (HHS) system as a part of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Audit and Inspections Division (OIG Audit). OIG is responsible for preventing, detecting, auditing, inspecting, reviewing, and investigating fraud, waste, and abuse in the provision of Medicaid and other HHS programs. Work is conducted in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards and OIG Audit policies and procedures.

Generally, auditors participate in and complete Generally Accepted Governmental audit activities related to:

• • Developing audit objectives, scope, programs, and testing procedures.

• • Identifying and documenting relevant criteria; business and program operations; processes and controls; and information technology systems.

• • Assessing risk and identifying key controls relevant to the audit objective(s).

• • Evaluating agency, contractor, and provider compliance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, generally accepted accounting principles, and other relevant criteria.

• • Evaluating whether HHS agency and contractor resources are being used efficiently and effectively.

• • Documenting work performed.

• Developing audit issues and recommendations for improvement.

• • Assists in the planning and completion of significant aspects of an audit, including the preparation of key deliverables in the planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases of a project.

• • Prepares audit documentation with direct guidance and supervision.

• • Completes audit assignments in compliance with professional standards and OIG Audit policies and procedures.

• • Works with direct guidance and supervision from audit project management.

• • May assess IT systems and controls (general and application).

EJF 2: Communication (25%)

• • Prepares and presents oral and written information concisely and accurately to auditees and internal management.

• • May assist in the report-writing process to clearly communicate the results and recommendations arising from the audit.

EJF 3: Time Management (15%)

• • Completes assigned tasks within established timeframes.

EJF 4: Other (5%)

• • Performs other work as assigned, such as serving on workgroups.

Staff Auditor (Auditor III)
EJF 1: Audit Execution/Technical (55%)

• • Assists in the planning and completion of significant aspects of an audit, including the preparation of key deliverables in the planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases of a project.

• • Prepares, and may review, audit documentation with some guidance and direction in conformance with auditing standards and effective business writing practices.

• • May conduct review of audit documentation and provides written feedback as applicable.

• • Conducts audits in compliance with professional standards and OIG Audit policies and procedures.

• • Works independently with some guidance to complete assigned audit tasks.

• • May assess IT systems and controls (general and application).

EJF 2: Communication (25%)

• • Prepares and presents oral and written information concisely and accurately to auditees and internal management.

• May assist in the report-writing process to clearly communicate the results and recommendations arising from the audit.

EJF 3: Project and Time Management (15%)

• • May assist project management with scheduling, tracking, and monitoring project activities and tasks.

• • Completes assigned tasks within established timeframes.

EJF 4: Other (5%)

• • Performs other work as assigned, such as serving on workgroups or as a peer mentor.

Senior Auditor (Auditor IV)
EJF 1: Audit Execution/Technical (40%)

• • Assists or may lead portions of the planning, completion, and review of significant aspects of an audit, including the preparation of key deliverables in the planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases of a project.

• • Prepares and reviews audit documentation with limited guidance and direction.

• • Conducts review of audit documentation, provides written feedback as applicable, and helps prepare the project for quality review.

• • Ensures audits are conducted in compliance with professional standards and OIG Audit policies and procedures.

• • Works independently to complete audit tasks.

• • May assess IT systems and controls (general and application).

EJF 2: Communication (35%)

• • Presents oral and written information concisely and accurately to auditees and internal management.

• • Leads, coaches, and mentors OIG Audit staff.
  • Assists in the report-writing process to clearly communicate the results and recommendations arising from the audit.

EJF 3: Project Management (15%)

• • Assists project managers in establishing, monitoring, tracking, and achieving audit objectives within established budgets and timeframes.

• • Completes assigned tasks within established timeframes.

EJF 4: Other (10%)

• • Performs other work as assigned, such as serving on workgroups and developing and delivering training.

• • Knowledge of generally accepted government auditing standards.

• • Knowledge of information technology/system controls.

• • Knowledge of HHS and DFPS agency programs.

• • Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, methods, and systems.

• • Skill in critical thinking.

• • Skill in identifying and assessing risk and internal control structures.

• • Skill in sampling and interpreting results.

• • Skill in identifying and applying audit criteria.

• • Skill in developing audit procedure steps.

• • Skill in data analysis techniques.

• • Skill in gathering, analyzing, and drawing accurate and logical conclusions about information.

• • Skill in applying time management concepts to plan and monitor one’s own work to meet deadlines.

• • Skill in supervising and coaching others and in providing feedback (Senior Auditor).

• • Skill in understanding and communicating complex technical information.

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal staff and auditees.

• • Associate Auditor (Auditor II) – No prior audit experience is required.

• • Staff Auditor (Auditor III) – At least one year of experience in auditing, information technology/systems auditing, financial analysis, accounting, or other relevant fields as determined by the hiring manager.

• • Senior Auditor (Auditor IV) – At least two years of experience in auditing, information technology/systems auditing, financial analysis, accounting, or other relevant fields as determined by the hiring manager.

• Relevant professional designations and advanced degrees may be substituted for one year of experience at the hiring manager’s discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

1. 1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with major course work in auditing, accounting, finance, information technology, business administration, public policy, or a related business area.

1. 1. Experience in performance auditing, public sector auditing (information systems or financial), Single Audit Act federal compliance auditing, cost accounting, budgeting in Texas government, accounting and business processes, or HHS and DFPS programs.

1. 1. Working toward becoming or achieved designation as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Inspector General Auditor (CIGA), Certified Forensic Accountant (CFA), or Certified Financial Forensic (CFF).

1. Relevant professional designations, advanced degrees, and years of experience will be considered in determining salary level.

Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds. The offered salary will be determined in accordance with budgetary limits and the requirements of HHSC Human Resources Manual.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

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