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Salary- DEPT OF YOUTH & COMM DEV SRVS
- Full-Time
- Exam May Be Required
Job Description
Those candidates who possess a PERMANENT Associate Staff Analyst title are strongly encouraged to apply.
The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) invests in a network of community-based organizations and programs to alleviate the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New Yorkers and communities to flourish. The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) supports youth and community services through contracts with a broad network of Community-Based Organizations (CBO) throughout New York City. DYCD’s central task is administering available city, state, and federal funds to a wide range of innovative, practical and quality programs that positively impact youth and communities and alleviate the effects of poverty. DYCD’s Office of Accountability and Compliance (OAC) involves the management of audits and reviews of DYCD conducted by federal, State and local oversight agencies and provides on-going technical assistance to DYCD management and staff and monitors corrective action to ensure that the agency complies with commitments made to the oversight agencies. In addition, OAC performs analyses of DYCD’s own policies and procedures and monitors with the various program units the status of outstanding corrective action required for its contracted human service providers to comply with relevant laws, regulations, contractual requirements and to have adequate internal controls that meet federal, New York State and City directives that govern the administration of DYCD contracts. OAC also works with the DYCD’s Office of General Counsel to follow-up on program related matters that arise through referrals of incidents to the General Counsel’s office.
The Temporary Auditor Coordinator responsibilities include assisting the Senior Director of the OAC Unit to fulfill the above referenced objectives. Duties will also include but are not limited to the following:
- Support Senior Director with efficient accurate and timely management of external audits and reviews conducted by DYCD’s oversight agencies that include procurement, property management, sub-recipient monitoring, fiscal management and adherence to program, administrative and personnel requirements, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
- Analyze audit recommendations.
- Monitor corrective action plans to address compliance.
- Assist in the preparation of responses to preliminary and draft reports issued by DYCD’s oversight agencies for review by applicable DYCD staff that are clearly written and understandable to the recipient.
- Review for accuracy and completeness the DYCD staff responses for document requests made by oversight agencies.
- Provide support for the completion of the annual City Comptroller Directive #1 documentation and related Mayor’s Management Internal Control Statement and the federal Single Audit Internal Control Questionnaires.
- Coordinate meetings with DYCD staff and oversight agencies including assistance in preparation for staff interviews and document requests made by oversight agencies.
- Attend entrance, preliminary and exit conferences with DYCD’s oversight agencies.
- Periodically attend site visits with either oversight agencies or DYCD staff.
- Ensure that work is completed within established timelines.
- Provide or coordinate analysis, guidance and technical assistance to DYCD staff and providers in implementing any recommendations.
- Work in collaboration with other DYCD work units to improve operational efficiency.
- Perform other related functions and assignments as required.
Minimum Qualifications
1. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a closely related field, and one year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; or in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; or in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee
benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and three years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas described in “1" above.
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. - Excellent project management, written and oral communication skills. - Familiarity with the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirement for Federal Awards, 2 CFR Part 200 et.al. - Familiarity with directives from City oversight entities including the City Comptroller and the Policy and Procurement Board
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
- Experience Level:Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Category:Constituent Services & Community Programs
