DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
For Reference Only
CLASS CODE: 1662
PAY GRADE: 425
CLASS TITLE: AUDIT ADMINISTRATOR - SES
ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)
This is administrative work in one of the following areas: (1) planning and directing the audit program
in (a) the Financial Audit Section, the Operational Audit Section, or the Consultant Contracts Audit
Section in the Department of Transportation; (b) the Certification and Reimbursement Section in the
Bureau of Mine Reclamation in the Department of Environmental Protection; (c) a field office in the
Bureau of Auditing Services in the Department of Education; (d) the audit section of the Bureau of
Auditing in the Department of Business and Professional Regulation; or (2) assisting an agency's
Inspector General by directing two or more professional staff, one of which must be an auditor, in
conducting financial, compliance, operational, and program audits or (3) planning and directing the
audit section of food and nutrition programs in the Department of Health.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any
one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from
assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.
Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)
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Develops the annual audit plan for a section for inclusion in the audit plan of the agency's
Inspector General.
Plans, directs, and coordinates the work of a staff conducting financial, compliance,
operational, and program audits.
Conducts systematic reviews of departmental auditing policies and procedures to determine
their adequacy, effectiveness, and compliance with regulations, and recommends needed
improvements.
Reviews audit reports and special studies prepared by subordinates and approves
comprehensive final reports of audits and recommendations.
Provides counsel and advice to agency officials and entities audited on matters related to audit
reports, special studies, and other related recommendations.
Reviews audit reports of state auditors and assists state and federal auditors as required.
Participates in planning and directing a continuous program
1662-AUDIT ADMINISTRATOR-SES
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of records control designed to ensure the reliability, accuracy, and proper retention of
departmental records.
Reviews and evaluates reports on administrative and programmatic practices and procedures in
all areas of an agency.
Classifies audit projects as to degree of risk and as to frequency of audit coverage.
Schedules projects and staff assignments so as to comply with management's needs, within the
scope of the agency's overall audit program.
Reviews and approves the purpose, scope, and audit approach of each audit project.
Reviews and evaluates working papers, statements, reports, and recommendations of
subordinate auditors for adherence to audit program objectives and scope as well as adherence
to professional standards.
Counsels and guides auditors to see that approved audit objectives are met and that adequate,
practical coverage is achieved.
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those
needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable
for individual positions in the employing agency.)
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Knowledge of generally accepted and governmental accounting principles and auditing
standards.
Knowledge of the methods of compiling and analyzing data.
Knowledge of internal control systems.
Ability to supervise people.
Ability to prepare comprehensive final reports of audits and recommendations.
Ability to plan and coordinate a records control program.
Ability to understand, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to review, analyze and evaluate data.
Ability to prepare audit reports recommending improvements in accounting methods.
Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work
assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EFFECTIVE:
7/1/2001
HISTORY:
09/22/1997
07/13/1995
10/04/1991
04/24/1990
12/08/1989
03/07/1988