Fraud Examiner

Who Are We?

The Legislative Audit Bureau is an award-winning, nonpartisan legislative service agency whose objective analyses and recommendations help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of state government operations. We are looking for detail-oriented professionals to join our team and contribute to the Bureau’s important mission. The Bureau’s work helps the legislature fulfill its responsibility to provide effective oversight of Wisconsin state government. 

Why Should You Join Us?

• You want to make a difference and contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of state government operations.
• You want to work in a professional environment and be part of a team of intelligent colleagues doing meaningful work.
• You want to explore professional development and growth and are interested in continued education and learning opportunities.
• You are interested in a healthy balance between your personal and professional life, including a flexible work schedule.
• You are seeking a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The offered benefits package includes, but is not limited to:
  • 120 hours of vacation, 36 hours of personal holiday, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick leave.
  • Electives for health, vision, and dental benefits, as well as health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.
  • Options for alternative work patterns to facilitate a work-life balance.
  • Participation in the Well Wisconsin Program.
  • Access to a free and confidential employee assistance program for State of Wisconsin employees to provide support for and resources for everyday matters to more serious concerns.
  • Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System.
  • Possible qualification for student loan forgiveness.

What Will You Do?

Under the working title of Investigative Auditor, you will independently receive, track, assess, research, and respond to allegations submitted to the Bureau’s Fraud, Waste, and Mismanagement Hotline that allege misuse of state resources, state agency noncompliance, or statewide concerns. You will participate in a collaborative assessment process to determine the investigatory steps used to respond to each allegation, including conducting interviews, performing document reviews, researching state and federal laws, analyzing data, developing recommendations to address the underlying cause of reported concerns, and write reports summarizing investigation findings. You will thoroughly document the investigation process and conclusion for each allegation made to the Hotline in accordance with Bureau policies and procedures. You will also collaborate with Bureau financial auditors and performance evaluators in the investigation process. 

Who Are You?

As a qualified candidate:

• You are able to maintain strict nonpartisanship.
• You possess your Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credentials.
• You have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field. 
• You have at least 5-7 years of professional experience in an organization such as:
  
  • the Office of Inspector General (OIG);
  • an office of internal audit; or
  • other audit organizations within a state government. 

In addition, as a well-qualified candidate:

• You have prior professional experience leading a team or are interested in leading a team.
• You have an understanding of state government and its programs.
• You possess strong critical thinking skills for problem solving.
• You have good analytical and research skills to assess compliance with laws, regulations, and procedures.
• You are able to effectively communicate skills both orally and in writing.
• You have excellent interpersonal skills used to effectively navigate difficult conversations.

How Do You Join?

We are seeking candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States and will not require employer visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is full-time located on-site at our Madison, Wisconsin office building. A background check will be conducted on all finalists prior to an offer of employment.

To be considered, interested candidates must submit the following materials to LAB-Employment@legis.wisconsin.gov:

1. a cover letter addressing your experience and qualifications as it relates to the qualifications of the position;
2. resume; and
3. all unofficial transcripts.