Job Requisition ID: 58393
Division/Section/Unit: Financial Institutions / Currency Exchange / Financial Examining
HR Tracking #: 38045
Position Title: Program Integrity Auditor I
Opening Date: 09/04/2026
Closing Date: 09/21/2026
Agency: Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Class Title: PROGRAM INTEGRITY AUDITOR I - 34631
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,572 monthly; Full Range $5,572 - $7,898 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability:1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Headquarter Location:Chicago - 555 W Monroe St
Work County:Cook
Agency ContactThis position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. Position OverviewUnder general supervision, assists higher level Program Integrity Auditors (PIA)/ Bank Examiners in conducting on-site or remote fiscal analysis and procedural audits of programs regulated under the Section. Reviews findings and provides input to comprehensive report of findings, including review results and calculations. Assists in preparing for and conducting the entrance conference to outline audit plans. Provides direct support in the development and presentation of detailed, highly sophisticated testimony for administrative hearings, clearly articulating the analysis methodologies employed and the professional principles, concepts, procedures, and findings derived from formal reviews. Investigates consumer inquiries and submits detail reports of findings. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
State of Illinois Benefits- Health, Life, Vision, and Dental insurance
- 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pension Plan - Vesting at 10 years for Tier II
- Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
- Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
- Paid state holidays, 12-14 days annually
- 3 paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
- Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules (as applicable)
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
- For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Essential Functions- Under general supervision, assists higher level Program Integrity Auditors (PIA)/Examiners in conducting on-site or remote fiscal analysis and procedural audits of programs regulated under the Section.
- Reviews findings and provides input to comprehensive report of findings, including review results and calculations.
- Assists in preparing for and conducting the entrance conference to outline audit plans.
- Provides direct support in the development and presentation of detailed, highly sophisticated testimony for administrative hearings, clearly articulating the analysis methodologies employed and the professional principles, concepts, procedures, and findings derived from formal reviews.
- Investigates consumer inquiries and submits detail reports of findings
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to a bachelor's degree, preferably with major course work in accounting or business administration.
- Requires satisfactory completion of agency-sponsored program integrity training program.
Preferred Qualifications- Prefers at least two years of auditing experience in last 48 months.
- Prefers two years of experience working in banking, financial institutions, or similar within the last 48 months.
- Prefers two years of experience collecting and analyzing financial data, as well as drafting detailed and complicated examination reports within the last 48 months.
- Prefers possession of a Certified Public Accountant rating.
Conditions of Employment- Requires the ability to pass an agency conducted background check.
- Requires the possession of a valid, appropriate driver's license, access to a vehicle for travel, and the ability to travel to remote sites.
- This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Agency StatementIDFPR is a regulatory licensing and enforcement agency that protects the residents of Illinois, ensures the safety and soundness of financial institutions, ensures that competent professionals are licensed to provide services to the public, and enhances commerce in the state for the benefit of all its residents.
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