State Program Examiner 1 (SG-18), State Program Examiner Trainee 2 (SG-16) State Program Examiner Trainee 1 (SG-14) (NYHELPS) Item# 01924 (Multiple)

State Comptroller, Office of the; City of Albany (NY); Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the State Comptroller seeks State Program Examiners to assist in performance audits of state agencies and authorities, examining programs and transactions for compliance with laws and regulations, fraud, waste, and abuse. The role involves 85% time on audits—testing programs, analyzing data, and developing findings—and 15% on special projects.

Trainees receive structured and on‑the‑job training to advance to full performance level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in accounting, business admin, CS, criminal justice, economics, engineering, finance, math, public admin/policy, political science.
• One year of professional accounting and/or auditing experience (for Trainee 2 and above).
• Two years of professional accounting and/or auditing experience (for State Program Examiner 1).
• Strong writing, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications and computer fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Test programs, analyze data, and develop findings during audits (85% of time).
• Perform special projects (15% of time).
• Trainees receive structured and on‑the‑job training to advance to full performance level.

Skills

Strong writing

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's or graduate degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Office of the State Comptroller seeks State Program Examiners to assist in performance audits of state agencies and authorities, examining programs and transactions for compliance with laws and regulations, fraud, waste, and abuse. The role involves 85% time on audits—testing programs, analyzing data, and developing findings—and 15% on special projects. Trainees receive structured and on-the-job training to advance to full performance level. Based in Albany, the position is full-time with 37.5 hours per week and allows telecommuting and compressed workweeks.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in accounting, business administration, computer science, criminal justice, economics, engineering, finance, mathematics, public administration, public policy, political
• One year of professional accounting and/or auditing experience (for Trainee 2 and above)
• Two years of professional accounting and/or auditing experience (for State Program Examiner 1)
• Strong writing, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications and computer fundamentals
• Detail-oriented with ability to analyze data, solve problems, and work in a fast-paced environment