The Internal Audit Unit, working with Agency Management, develops an annual audit plan. The primary areas of concern are the safeguarding of Agency/City resources and the assurance that we are in compliance with City rules and regulations and applicable Single Audit mandates and/or compliance.
Reporting to the Director of Audit, the Internal Auditor’s essential duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following audits:
- Procurements,
- Payroll and timekeeping,
- Inventory of all assets,
- Annual Inventory of Supplies and postage meter readings,
- Inspection and salvaging of electronic equipment,
- Worker’s Compensation payments,
- Cashier’s Imprest Funds,
- Annual Inventory of Evidence and Agency Safes in all boroughs,
- Facilities and Operations automobile usages,
- Managerial lump sum payments review,
- Preparation and responding to DOI’s Anti-Corruption statement request,
- The Internal Audit Unit also prepares the law Department’s Annual Financial Integrity Compliance Statement which requires year-long testing of the Agency’s internal control environment, per City Comptroller Directive 1,
- Additionally, the Internal Audit works as the audit liaison with outside auditors. This includes compiling and responding to requests for the Citywide Auditors in the preparation of the City’s Financial Statements,
- Controls and monitors applications for external databases such as:
1. NYS Criminal Database (CRIMS) and (CHRS),
2. The Federal Courts Database (PACER),
3. NYS DMV’s Database,
4. Citrix Access
5. Lexis Access reviews
6. NYS Criminal history access

Internal Audit also consults with Management regarding agency policies and procedures, accounting rules, safeguarding of City assets in addition to just in time audit requests as needed by Senior Management. The Internal Auditor will also assist Facilities and the Director of Security with Salvage projects in various Law Department locations.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in accounting, including one course each in: advanced accounting, auditing, and cost accounting; and one of the following:
(A) one year of full-time satisfactory experience in management auditing, financial auditing, and/or information technology (IT) auditing; or
(B) a valid Certified Public Accountant license issued by the New York State Education Department; or
(C) a valid Certified Internal Auditor certificate issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA); or
2. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. Education and/or experience may be substituted as follows:
(A) two years of full-time satisfactory experience in financial or managerial accounting may be substituted for the one year of experience described in "1(A)" above;
(B) undergraduate or graduate credits from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in management, computer science, public administration, and/or business administration may be substituted for up to 9 semester credits in accounting, on a credit for credit basis.
However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree including or supplemented by 15 semester credits in accounting, including one course each in advanced accounting, auditing, and cost accounting, and one of the following: at least one year of the experience described in "1(A)" above or its equivalent; or a Certified Public Accountant license; or a Certified Internal Auditor certificate, as described in "1(B)" or "1(C)" above.
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, at least one year of experience as a Management Auditor - Assignment I or at least two years of experience in management auditing, financial auditing, and/or information technology (IT) auditing.

- Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. Word processing and data entry knowledge required. - Team Management Skills - Strong oral & written communication skills - Ability to multi-task

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

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.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.