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Compliance Monitor at State of Ohio in Columbus, OH
Job Description
About Us
The Ohio Department of Aging (AGE) is a cabinet-level agency within the executive branch of the Ohio state government. The director of AGE is a member of the Governor's cabinet, serving as principal advisor and advocate for 2.8 million older adults and their families. Through services, supports, and activities that cover a wide spectrum of issues, AGE strives to achieve its mission to foster sound public policy, research, and initiatives that benefit older Ohioans.
AGE is the federally designated agency responsible for developing and administering multi-year state plans that advocate for, and provide assistance to, older Ohioans and their families. In addition to the centralized functions, the agency designates and contracts with community providers and a network of 12 Area Agencies on Aging, who manage a wide array of federal and state-funded supportive services. These services assist older adults to live as independently as possible; promote healthy aging and active community involvement; and support family members in their vital care giving role.
To promote the agency’s vision of Ohio – the best place to age in the nation, AGE actively collaborates with consumers, stakeholders from key associations, government, and the public. The independent Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman and the Board of Executives of Long-Term Services and Supports are also located within AGE.
Our core values are:
Promote Independence - Provide resources that foster independence and autonomy throughout the lifespan.
Empower Communities - Deliver sustainable, relevant solutions that empower communities to act within the best interest of their elders.
Challenge Ageism - Promote new perspectives of aging that challenge the traditional declinist narrative.
Advocate for Excellence - Advocate with and for Ohio’s elders to ensure their voices are heard and their needs are met.
Engage in Innovation - Engage the aging network by staying innovative, flexible, and attentive to the evolving needs of our partners and stakeholders.
To learn more about the Ohio Department of Aging and our programs visit our website..
About the Division
The Fiscal Division monitors the programs, services and administrative entities that receive funding through the department. Fiscal staff ensure compliance with applicable regulations, statutes and policies; process payments to vendors and subrecipients, and manage the department's administrative resources, purchasing, revenue, travel and inventory. They also track spending, prepare and monitor the biennial budget, manage the grants process for funds passed through the department, and monitor the fiscal processes of the department's grant subrecipients.
About the Role
The Compliance Monitor is responsible for conducting monitoring activities in accordance with generally accepted auditing practices and AGE standard operating procedures. This position requires strong analytical capabilities, a high degree of professionalism, adaptability in a dynamic regulatory environment, and the capacity to manage multiple assignments concurrently.
Key duties of the role are:
- Conducting desk and on-site monitoring of Ara Agencies on Aging (AAAs), PSSPORT Administrative Agencies (PAAs), and other grantees by analyzing internal controls, systems documentation, contractual agreements, and federal and state regulations.
- Participating in monitoring efforts coordinated with other divisions or external stakeholders.
- Assisting with technical assistance, training, and program integrity initiative.
- Handling confidential records and information and using a variety of tools to analyze and understand relevant data.
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At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
-Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in accounting, business administration, computer science or related field 24 mos. exp. in auditing or accounting which must have included 12 mos. auditing exp. in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies &/or procedures as specified on agency position description.
-Or 12 mos. exp. as External Auditor 1, 66461.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Auditing
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.