Job Requisition ID: 59367 IPR#26-01806
Opening Date: 10/08/2026
Closing Date: 10/23/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation
Class Title: Program Integrity Auditor II
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $6,460 Monthly; Full Range $6,460 - $9,337 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 4
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062
Work Hours: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Monday-Friday
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Work Location: 201 Center Ct, Schaumburg, Illinois, 60196
Work Office: Office of Finance & Administration/Bureau of Investigations & Compliance
Agency Contact:This 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 OverviewThe Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire Program Integrity Auditor IIs. Under direction, performs complex, technical, financial, and integrity reviews of Local Public Agency (LPA) is MFT programs as to their compliance to the Illinois Highway Code and department policies; formulates MFT audit plans and develops new and existing procedures; compiles and analyzes data; prepares reports summarizing the work performed, detailing the findings and discrepancies, and developing recommendations for correcting the deficiencies; conducts entrance and exit conferences with the LPA's as required; and participates in the training of Program Integrity Auditor Trainees. To facilitate the performance of these responsibilities the incumbent will serve as the lead auditor for assigned audit teams, leading the performance of audits statewide to meet Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). Audits may be conducted on-site or throughout the state which may require frequent overnight stays and may be scheduled to accommodate officials whose regular employment may preclude meeting during normal working hours.
Essential Functions- Conducts on-site fiscal analysis and compliance audits related to the local public agencies' (LPAs) Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) program.
- Performs as lead auditor and prepares detailed comprehensive audit documentation regarding audit testing, statistical sampling, and all other pertinent information related to the audit.
- Prepares and reviews draft audit reports in accordance with established departmental MFT audit programs and procedures which detail irregularities or non-compliance with departmental policies and appropriate state statutes.
- Participates in the design and development of new and existing integrity analysis, compliance verification, and audit procedures.
- Serves as the MFT audit liaison between the LPA and the department as assigned.
- Assists in supplying detailed information to management or other governing bodies as required regarding the analysis methodology used and professional principles, concepts, and procedures involved in conducting the audit and developing the findings.
- Attends training classes provided by the agency and reviews available periodicals and publications pertaining to the audit profession.
- 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 one year of experience such as could be acquired as a Program Integrity Auditor I and satisfactory completion of agency-sponsored program integrity training program.
Preferred Qualifications- Prefers extensive knowledge of the agency's programs, policies, and regulations.
- Prefers extensive knowledge of governmental program integrity review and accounting principles and practices.
- Prefers the ability to prepare documentation and logical, well-ordered written reports and to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Prefers the ability to develop routine and nonroutine review procedures of program integrity financial reviews.
- Prefers the ability to exercise sound judgment in appraising and evaluating programs of a financial nature.
- Prefers the ability to develop and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees, the public and agency provider representatives.
- Prefers the ability to react effectively and efficiently under stressful conditions.
- Prefers extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe.
Conditions of Employment- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
- Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
- Ability to move or lift files and audit cases weighing approximately 25 - 30 pounds.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment physical.
- Successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing in compliance with USDOT standards which prohibit the use of cannabis.
- Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non- State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
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