Lead Compliance Monitor

About the Ohio Department of Aging:

The Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) is a cabinetlevel agency within the executive branch of the Ohio state government. The director of ODA is a member of the Governors 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 ODA strives to achieve its mission to foster sound public policy research and initiatives that benefit older Ohioans. ODA is the federally designated agency responsible for developing and administering multiyear 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 statefunded 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 agencys vision of Ohio the best place to age in the nation ODA actively collaborates with consumers stakeholders from key associations government and the public. The independent Office of the State LongTerm Care Ombudsman and the Board of Executives of LongTerm Services and Supports are also located within ODA.

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 Ohios 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.

The State of Ohio is a drugfree workplace which prohibits the use of (recreational /nonmedical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio DrugFree Workplace Policy (HR39 and as outlined in the posting.

Salary Information:

Unless required by legislation or union contract starting salary will be set at the lowest rate of the salary range. In most cases successful employees will move up a step in the salary range within six months with subsequent step increases occurring every year as supported by successful performance evaluation results. We also offer cost of living adjustments longevity supplements after five years of eligible public service and wellness incentives.

Background Check Information:

The final Background check candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Classification: External Auditor3

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.

5 yrs. exp. in auditing or accounting which must have included 30 mos. auditing exp. in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies &/or procedures as specified on agency position description; 12 mos. exp. as audit team lead or auditor in charge.

Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in accounting business administration computer science or related field; 3 yrs. exp. in auditing or accounting which must have included 18 mos. auditing exp. in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies &/or procedures as specified on agency position description; 12 mos. exp. as audit team lead or auditor in charge.

Or 12 mos. exp. as External Auditor 2 66462.

Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Auditing.

About the Fiscal 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 departments 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 departments grant subrecipients.

About the Role:
Conducts financial compliance and operational reviews of subrecipients including Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and PASSPORT Administrative Agencies (PAAs).
Leads monitoring activities to ensure compliance with federal state and agency regulations including OMB Uniform Guidance and the Older Americans Act.
Prepares detailed reports and supporting documentation that communicate findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinates data collection and documentation efforts from subrecipients and conducts entrance and exit conferences during the monitoring process.
Serves as team lead by developing monitoring tools assigning tasks and reviewing audit work for accuracy and completeness.
Supports the development and review of policies procedures and monitoring tools to improve oversight practices.
Assists with research and drafting of responses related to external audits waiver requests and regulatory changes impacting grant oversight.
Collaborates with agency staff to provide technical assistance and ensure highquality customer service during the monitoring process.

For more indepth job duties please click here to view the position description.

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 fulltime and parttime employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal 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.