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The New York City Department of Investigation seeks an Assistant Inspector General for Audit to conduct confidential financial investigations. The role requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and at least four years of professional experience in investigations or audits. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently. Applications are accepted via the NYC jobs portal.
The New York City Department of lnvestigation (DOI) is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the country; its mission is to combat municipal corruption. DOI serves the people of New York City by acting as an independent and nonpartisan watchdog for New York City government, City agencies, and City employees, vendors with City contracts, individuals and entities that receive City funds. DOI's Squad 10, which oversees City agencies including the Department of Transportation (DOT), Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Department of Design and Construction (DDC), and Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), seeks a highly skilled and motivated auditor to serve as an Assistant Inspector General for Audit. DOI's Inspector General for these agencies oversees a majority of the City's capital budget and important projects involving the City's construction of public facilities, delivery of clean drinking water and working sewers, water mains, and tunnels; transportation infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and ferries; and the maintenance of parks and open spaces. The Assistant Inspector General for Audit will participate in and conduct confidential and sensitive financial investigations regarding allegations of fraud or other corrupt activities that may involve New York City officials, employees and persons or entities doing business with the City. The AIG will be expected to independently conduct complex financial investigations to identify fraud, waste, and misconduct, and to prepare written work product derived from those investigations, such as reports and memoranda. The candidate selected for this position will perform assignments that may include, but are not limited to: examining and analyzing financial data and reports; conducting forensic, financial, and programmatic reviews and audits; conducting interviews; conducting reviews of subpoenaed records; doing research to develop investigative leads; writing reports and referral letters; and, if necessary, testifying at hearing and court proceedings. The AIG will also play a limited role in overseeing other investigators. Applicants should submit their resume and a cover letter indicating their interest in the position and explaining how their experience qualifies them for the role. Writing samples a plus, but not required. If selected, the candidate will be fingerprinted and undergo a background investigation. In addition, for positions that have a law enforcement and/or investigative function, the candidate's consumer credit history will be reviewed during the background investigation, and as otherwise permitted by NY C Administrative Code§ 8-107(24)(b)(2)(A).
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Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
To Apply
All applicants, including current City Employees may apply by going to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov and search for the specific Job ID# 715692. Please do not email, mail, or fax your resume to DOI directly. Submissions ofresumes do not guarantee an interview. Due to the high volume of resumes DOI receives for positions, only selected candidates will be contacted. Appointments are subject to Office of Management & Budget approval for budgeted headcount