DEFINITION:
Assists in conducting management, performance, financial, and compliance audits and other studies of County departments and contract providers.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class are located in the Department of Auditor-Controller. Under close supervision of higher level auditors, positions assist in conducting management, performance, financial, and compliance audits as well as assist in conducting special studies of County departments that may include audits of private sector firms that provide goods and services under contract with the County.

Assists in conducting management, performance, financial, and compliance audits of County departments.

Assists in the performance of preliminary evaluations of County operations in preparation for audits.

Assists in conducting cost surveys, revenue analyses, investigations, and other financial studies.

Assists in conducting audits of various components of information technology systems in County departments.

Assists in the programming and testing of accounting controls to be integrated into County information technology systems.

Assists in the review of proposed contracts to ensure appropriate accounting and fiscal requirements and program outcomes are incorporated in accordance with the funding sources and County's policies.

Assists in conducting monitoring reviews of County contractors' compliance with their County contract, including reviewing contract and funding source requirements, developing the monitoring process and instruments, completing the monitoring instruments, interviewing program participants, discussing the monitoring results with contractors and County staff, and preparing the detailed report.

Prepares schedules and work papers including appropriate written documentation for audit work performed, and participates in discussions of audit results with departmental personnel.

Assists in auditing the financial records and operations of private sector entities providing goods and services under contract with the County.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with 21 semester units or 32 quarter units of accounting courses, including a course in auditing.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
2 - Light.

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