State of California Office of the Controller

As the chief fiscal officer of California, the fourth largest economy in the world, the Controller’s office is responsible for the accountability and disbursement of the state’s financial resources. The Controller independently audits government agencies that spend state funds and administers the payroll system for state government employees and California State University employees. The Controller also safeguards many types of property until claimed by the rightful owners. The Controller serves on 70 boards and commissions with authority affecting policies ranging from land management, affordable housing, and alternative transportation to crime victim compensation and health and educational facilities. They are a member of numerous financing authorities, fiscal and financial oversight entities including the Franchise Tax Board and Board of Equalization. They also serve on the boards of the nation's two largest public pension funds. The      Controller is one of eight statewide constitutional officials who are elected every four years in California.

 

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State of California Office of the Controller Hybrid
Under general direction provided by the Information Technology Supervisor II, the incumbent is responsible for a wide variety of analytical and administrative duties associated with the State Controller’s Office (SCO) payment systems and projects having state-wide impact.   The incumbent is responsible for the Disbursements Bureau payment programs, IT support assistance, software, and electronic processing systems. The incumbent acts as a project leader and serves as an advanced technical expert performing complex analytical studies and activities in connection with the analysis, development, installation, procurement, and/or support of Disbursements Bureau payment programs, IT support assistance, software, and electronic processing systems, evaluation and negotiation of complex contracts, inventory management functions, fiscal expenditures and monthly budget analysis.   Duties Performed: (Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable...

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State of California Office of the Controller Hybrid
Under the general direction of the Customer Support Section Supervisor (Supervisor II), with direct supervision provided by the Instructional Design and Delivery Services Supervisor (Supervisor I), the incumbent performs activities related to the training, presentation, and delivery of the Business Program rules to internal and external stakeholders.   The unit is responsible for the administration, development and delivery of training related to Business Programs and systems maintaining pay and compensation programs and exception-based processing for the statewide Personnel and Payroll systems and subsystems, and retirement reporting for over 294,000 state civil service, CSU and exempt employees.   Proficiency is demonstrated by the incumbent's ability to perform independently and/or in a lead capacity using the best practices and standards of business/program analysis and instructional design and delivery. They will focus on the development and delivery of...

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State of California Office of the Controller Hybrid
Under general supervision of the Program Manager, in the Statewide Disability Program the incumbent is responsible for auditing and processing payroll documentation in compliance with established State and Federal laws, rules, policies, procedures and collective bargaining contract provisions.   This is the trainee through advanced journey level of the Payroll Specialist series. Incumbents are assigned progressively more complex and difficult duties as they gain experience and training. Duties Performed: (Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.) Audit and process disability payroll transactions, update files and histories. Generate daily payroll and supplemental monthly payroll. Staff involvement includes: processing pay-generating transactions, transfer of funds between appropriations, establish account receivables, Utilize PC software and applications to create payroll transactions and research references on...

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State of California Office of the Controller Hybrid
This is a 12-month limited term position with the possibility of being extended or being made permanent. Under the general supervision of the Supervisor I, the incumbent will perform duties associated with purchasing Information Technology (IT) Goods and Services (excluding IT Service Contracts) and Non-IT Goods for the State Controller’s Office (SCO). Duties Performed: (Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.) Independently research, interpret, and apply all applicable laws, rules and regulations in the Public Contract Code (PCC), Government Code (GC), State Administrative Manual (SAM), State Contracting Manuals (SCMs), State Information Management Manual (SIMM), Statewide Contracts, Leverage Procurement Agreement User Instructions, and SCO internal departmental policies, etc. As FI$Cal Requisition Approver 2, independently review requisitions for compliance and completeness, approve or deny requisitions...

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State of California Office of the Controller Hybrid
Under general supervision of the Program Manager, in the Statewide Disability Program the incumbent is responsible for auditing and processing payroll documentation in compliance with established State and Federal laws, rules, policies, procedures and collective bargaining contract provisions. This is the trainee through advanced journey level of the Personnel Specialist series. Incumbents are assigned progressively more complex and difficult duties as they gain experience and training. Duties Performed: (Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.) Audit and process disability payroll transactions, update files and histories. Generate daily payroll and supplemental monthly payroll. Staff involvement includes: processing pay-generating transactions, transfer of funds between appropriations, establish account receivables, Utilize PC software and applications to create payroll transactions and research references on the LAN...

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State of California Office of the Controller Hybrid
Under general supervision provided by the Staff Service Manager I, the Office Technician (General) will provide clerical assistance to the Personnel and Payroll Operations Bureau (PPOB) managers, Payroll Officers, and staff while performing a variety of tasks with a high level of independence and initiative. The incumbent uses a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, TEAMS,and PowerPoint) to perform word processing tasks, inputting data into various databases and spreadsheets. Duties Performed:  (Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.) Open and sort incoming mail by document type. Perform preliminary review of incoming payroll documents and distribute to appropriate unit or staff. Maintain incoming document inventory in the PPSD Stats Tracker database. Provide clerical assistance and support in handling the more complex clerical and administrative tasks and problems within the PPOB....

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State of California Office of the Controller Hybrid
The Local Government Audits Bureau performs audits and reviews of local governmental agencies for various programs including Road Fund; Special Gas Tax Street Fund; Gas Tax Refund, Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation; Local Oversight – Underground Storage Tanks; Peace Officer Standards and Training; Flood Control Subvention; Internal Control System; and Probate Referee. It also publishes the Streets and Roads Annual Report.   Under general direction provided by the Audit Manager (Senior Management Auditor), the Staff Management Auditor (Specialist) will perform at the advanced journey level in leading, working with a group of audit teams, or performing complex, difficult, and sensitive engagements (audits, attestations, and/or reviews) in an independent and proficient manner. A Staff Management Auditor (Specialist) may be assisted by Associate Management Auditors and/or Staff Services Management Auditors in the performance of engagements in a single agency or a small group...

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State of California Office of the Controller Hybrid
The State Agency Audits Bureau conducts audits of state and local governmental agencies in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS), statutory requirements, and contractual arrangements. Focus areas include Payroll Audits, California State Lottery Audits, Proposition 47 Grants Program Audits, CAL-Card Program Audits, and special projects. The Bureau supports transparency and accountability in government operations.   Under general direction provided by the Audit Manager (Senior Management Auditor), the Staff Management Auditor (Specialist) will perform at the advanced journey level in leading, working with a group of audit teams, or performing complex, difficult, and sensitive engagements (audits, attestations, and/or reviews) in an independent and proficient manner. A Staff Management Auditor (Specialist) may be assisted by Associate Management Auditors and/or Staff Services Management Auditors in the performance of engagements in a single...

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State of California Office of the Controller Hybrid
The Management Analysis and Technical Support Bureau oversees the administrative and technical services that support the Division of Audits. These services include fiscal management, human resources, facilities, business services, procurement, legislation, communications and publications, and information technology support and security.   Under general supervision provided by the Supervisor I, the incumbent serves as a Communications and Publications Analyst for the Division of Audits (Audits) and various divisions within the State Controller’s Office (SCO), and is responsible for performing analytical, design, quality assurance, and consultative services, to meet audit and reporting responsibilities, and enhance the quality and timeliness of internal and external distribution for all major means of communication and technical publications.   Duties Performed: (Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)...