Senior Auditor, Audit, Oversight & Investigation

Job Description

About the Office of the Inspector General (OIG)

The Massachusetts OIG is at the forefront of promoting effective government and the responsible use of public money and property. The OIG is an independent state agency charged with preventing and detecting fraud, waste, and abuse in the use of public funds and public property. The OIG has broad oversight of how state and local governments use federal, state and local funds and property.

The Office is led by the Inspector General of the Commonwealth, who is appointed by the Governor, Attorney General and Auditor. M.G.L. c. 12A, § 2. The OIG is organized into three bureaus: Specialty & General Government, Legal & Compliance, and Operations, Training & Publications. The bureaus focus on specific agencies, issues, or functions. See Welcome to the Office of the Inspector General | Mass.gov for more information about the OIG.

Further details may be found at Chapter 12A (malegislature.gov).

The Legal and Compliance Bureau

The Legal and Compliance Bureau is managed by the General Counsel. This bureau consists of three divisions: The Office of the General Counsel; Audit, Oversight and Investigations; and Government Outreach and Public Policy. The Office of the General Counsel provides legal support across the office related to human resources, procurements, compliance, litigation and investigations. The Audit, Oversight and Investigations Division investigates possible fraud, waste and abuse of public resources across state and local government. The Government Outreach and Public Policy Division oversee the OIG's government outreach, municipal engagement, and policy and legislative initiatives and is responsible for legislative mandates such as the review of land dispositions.

Audit, Oversight & Investigation

The Audit, Oversight & Investigation Division (AOI) investigates allegations of fraud, waste and abuse of public resources across state and local government, excluding agencies covered by another OIG Division. The division often works closely with other agencies, municipalities, law enforcement state and federal prosecutors. AOI may be investigating claims of public corruption or other wrongdoing in a number of public sectors, such as education, energy, housing, public administration, public construction, public safety, public works and social services. AOI also investigates and reports on the misuse of public funds, even when no crime or civil action is involved.

An important source of information comes from the public through the OIG's confidential, 24-hour hotline for reporting fraud, waste and abuse of public funds and property. These complaints can develop into full investigations or are redirected to the appropriate agency if it falls outside our jurisdiction.

Senior Auditor: Position Overview

The Senior Auditor is responsible for conducting reviews and evaluating policies, procedures and controls for fraud, waste and abuse within state and municipal entities. The Senior Auditor will conduct research and analysis to provide guidance and recommendations on areas for improvement. This position is responsible for clearly articulating information in presentations and reports of OIG findings.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting the OIG's investigations and review of fraud, waste and abuse using generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS) and evaluating government policies, procedures, and other internal controls.

• Developing and drafting comprehensive reports of OIG audit findings and recommendations to improve compliance and increase accountability.

• Following up with state and municipal entities to ensure implementation of OIG recommendations.

• Monitoring audit and report findings and recommendations from other public entities for risk assessment and best practices for government entities.

• Preparing and making presentations on report findings, recommendations, and other projects.

• Assisting team members with analyses and drawing conclusions using multiple forms of information.

• Performing other work as assigned.

• BA in accounting, finance, business administration, risk management, or a related field.

• At least 6 years of internal or external audit experience.

• Advanced knowledge of GAGAS and internal auditing standards issued by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

• Experience developing and implementing workplans and drafting and presenting work papers, reports, and letters.

• Ability to review and understand statutes, regulations, and policies.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.

• Strong understanding of generally accepted government auditing standards.

• General understanding of the structure of state and municipal government, the role of independent agencies, concepts of executive and legislative authority and their limitations, and public ethics.

• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software suite.

• Advanced degree (MBA, MPA, MS in Finance or Accounting, etc.) or relevant certification (CPA, CFE, etc.).

• Project management experience.

• Leadership skills.