Auditing

This is a position accountable for completing basic audit functions (review, planning, research, data analysis, documenting) involving routine processes or documents to assist in the completion of a portion of an audit. Employees may also perform audits narrow in scope, from beginning to end, under close supervision and guidance.

This is a professional position accountable for independently organizing, leading, and executing audits within their assigned function or for an agency. Employees complete audits requiring specialized skills within a framework of professional standards that apply to a specific auditing function (e.g., internal, State, Governmental) to develop a plan, determine scope and objectives, and develop procedures and secure resources needed to complete the audit.

This is an advanced position accountable for independently organizing, leading, and executing the most comprehensive audits within their assigned function or for an agency. At this level, employees may either manage the entire audit function or lead a team of auditors in an agency. Incumbents may also lead and complete audits requiring specialized skills and operate within a framework of professional standards that apply to a specific auditing function (e.g., internal, State, governmental) to develop a plan, determine scope and objectives, develop procedures, and secure resources needed to complete the audit. This includes coordinating, assigning, and reviewing the work of an audit team and evaluating the overall results and effectiveness of audits.

This is a supervisory position accountable for supervising the work of professional-level auditors and other fiscal professionals. At this level, employees participate in the work of the highest professional level auditor and lead an audit team or multiple teams. Auditor Supervisors are responsible for reviewing and ensuring compliance and quality of the team’s work and has input into setting a budget. Employee supervision includes hire recommendations, training, planning and assigning work, performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline. Supervision at this level also requires employees to have the knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen.

This is a managerial position accountable for managing a large audit team, multiple audit teams, or an audit division. At this level, employees are responsible for coordinating multiple resources, scheduling and prioritizing work, evaluating and presenting audit findings to senior leadership, and supervising employees. Employee supervision includes hire recommendations, training, planning and assigning work, performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline. Supervision at this level also requires employees to have the knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen.