Investigative Auditor

About the role

The Indiana Inspector General's Office is responsible for investigating and addressing fraud, waste, abuse, and wrongdoing in state executive branch agencies. The role of Investigative Auditor involves examining financial records and identifying discrepancies or fraudulent activities.

Responsibilities

• Receives complaints and assesses for investigative strategic plan, reviewing with the Chief Deputy Inspector General, Investigations and assigned Special Agent and Attorney.
• Receives inquiries, requests for information, and requests for assistance from OIG personnel; reviews, enters and updates submissions; researches the data systems and disseminates requests for information in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Queries databases for information parameters, retrieves pertinent data in appropriate output format and disseminates for use in OIG criminal and ethics investigative activities.
• Conducts a wide range of analysis in database information and produces analytical products that assist in detecting and identifying suspects modus operandi, potential criminal or ethics violations; and provides statistical data for use in planning the most effective use of investigative resources.
• Prepares written and oral reports from information received from various investigative agencies or outside sources for distribution to OIG investigators and other personnel.
• Combines all related information that has a bearing on a particular criminal or ethical violation or suspect. Analyzes data extracted from these sources in detail to further the goals of the OIG.
• Maintains and updates all data required for statistical analysis of crime and ethics investigative case activity.
• Serves as the statistical data and validation technician for investigations.
• Investigates complaints and develops cases for criminal or ethics referral. Collect all statements and documentation from parties involved in potential violations.
• Directs the overall evidence collection process of each assigned case, including preparation of documents to establish continuity of custody for items of evidence to ensure that judicial requirements are met.
• Reviews and provides suggested revisions to OIG investigations policies, procedures and practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Relevant experience (1) with a federal, state, or local law enforcement agency or (2) with an investigative agency, such as an office of the inspector general or (3) in governmental functions, auditing, or contract administration is required.
• Experience investigating fraud or public corruption is preferred.
• Experience analyzing inter-agency investigations is preferred.
• A bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 15 hours of accounting coursework.
• Knowledge in working knowledge of accounting principles and auditing standards and procedures.
• Ability to generate data requests and to extract, evaluate, and use information from a variety of business records.
• Ability to effectively interview and solicit pertinent information from subjects and their representatives, some of whom may be uncooperative or hostile.
• Analytical skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Software tools and databases and have excellent research and report writing skills.
• The principles, concepts, methodologies and techniques of investigative analysis and skill to apply this knowledge to a variety of difficult and complex work assignments.
• The methods and techniques of fact-finding, analysis and skill application to identify problems and develop a plan of action to resolve causes and deficiencies.
• Skills in operating computer and related software applications with a primary focus on Microsoft products (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, etc.).
• Use technology and software to collect and preserve digital data and evidence from electronic equipment.
• Able to take large amounts of information and create visual documents for presentations or legal proceedings EX: Link Diagrams, Flow Charts, Map Diagrams, and overlays.
• May participate in other department operations as deemed necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Pass a background check.
• Pass a drug test.
• Pass a physical exam.
• Pass a polygraph exam.

Skills

• Oral communications to establish and maintain work relationships with other law enforcement and government agencies.
• The use and functionality of different Social Media platforms.
• Computers and relevant software applications to include knowledge of Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, creating organized charts or graphs, and capacity to adapt to and learn new software programs quickly.
• Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, while encouraging others to express their ideas and opinions.
• Providing input into identifying and solving problems.

Benefits

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards.
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution.
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match.
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options.
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave.
• Cumulative 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off.
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years.
• Education Reimbursement Program.
• Group life insurance.
• Referral Bonus program.
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits.
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Free Parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.