DIVISION CHIEF, AUDITOR-CONTROLLER (OFFICE OF COUNTY INVESTIGATIONS) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/jobs/newprint/5126259)  DIVISION CHIEF, AUDITOR-CONTROLLER (OFFICE OF COUNTY INVESTIGATIONS) Salary $163,996.80 - $255,048.48 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number S0723J Department AUDITOR-CONTROLLER Opening Date 02/06/2026 Closing Date 2/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions Position/Program Information DEPARTMENT OF AUDITOR-CONTROLLER EXAM NUMBER: S0723J Filing Information: We are accepting applications beginning Monday, February 9, 2026, 8:00 A.M. until Sunday, February 22, 2026, before 11:59 P.M. Type of Recruitment: We welcome applications from everyone who meets the minimum qualifications! Why work for us? With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, with over 112,000 employees across more than 38 departments provide the County of Los Angeles (County) vital public services ranging from law enforcement and property assessment to public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and more. The Department of Auditor-Controller (Auditor-Controller) aims to inspire and elevate public trust in County government by safeguarding the County’s financial integrity, advocating and implementing best practices, and ensuring compliance with mandates and fiduciary responsibilities. The Auditor-Controller is responsible for establishing County fiscal and internal control policies and procedures; administering the County payroll; conducting audits and fraud investigations; monitoring social services contracts; performing mandated property tax functions; disbursing warrants to vendors, child support recipients, judgment and damages to claimants; and managing the County’s enterprise financial and payroll systems. About the Position This is a senior management-level position with an executive-level career track. The Division Chief of the Office of County Investigations (OCI) leads a team of professional staff in administering the Los Angeles County Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Hotline and conducting the most complex criminal and administrative investigations of alleged misconduct and fraud. For more information about this position, pleaseclick here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1065558?keywords=Division%20Chief&pagetype=classSpecifications) . Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits Click here (https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/) to see a list of employee benefits, including the following: + Medical and Dental coverage + Group life insurance + Health care and subsidized dependent care spending accounts + Long-term disability health insurance Out-of-Class Experience:Submissions from applicants who do not hold a qualifying title, but are currently receiving, or have received an out-of-class bonus that fully meets the level and length of required experience by the close of filing will be accepted. The out-of-class bonus must have been pre-approved by your LA County department. Applicants must submit their out-of-class bonus approval as supporting documentation. Verification of Experience Letters will not be accepted. Essential Job Functions What you will do as a Division Chief of Office of County Investigations: + Direct the operations and personnel of OCIand the Los Angeles County Fraud Hotline. + Manage teams of professionals in preventing and detecting fraud, waste, and abuse, and in conducting full-scope criminal investigations jurisdictional to OCI,including but not limited to those involving public corruption, financial and computer crimes, conflicts of interest, and other forms of malfeasance related to the duties and responsibilities of the Auditor-Controller, pursuant to authority described in California Penal Code Section 830.13. + Coordinate staff operating a public-facing fraud, waste, and abuse hotlineand website to anonymously receive, triage, evaluate, assign and follow-up on allegations/complaints. + Consult with County executives, Counsel, the District Attorney, Department of Human Resources, regulatory authorities, and others to coordinate investigations and prosecutorial referrals of fraud, waste, and abuse cases. + Make recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer, Board of Supervisors, and/or County Departmentsregarding ordinances, rules, regulations, and policies that impact public integrity, and to address business process and internal control weaknesses that impact fraud risk. + Publicly report semi-annually to the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Supervisors on the outcomes of the County Fraud Hotlineand fraud, waste, and abuse investigations, including cases referred to other investigative agencies, as well as outcomes and administrative and criminal actions resulting from those investigations. + Coordinate a team of technical professionals who forensically analyze information technology devices, data, and electronic evidence to support fraud, waste, and abuse investigations. + Operate a secure evidence storage facility to maintain appropriate chain-of-custody over evidencein criminal investigations. + Provide expert testimony in judicial and administrative proceedings and public hearings on fraud prevention, detection and investigation practices, and in support of County investigations and outcomes. + Coordinate the preparation and execution of search warrants and subpoenasin support of criminal investigations of fraud, waste, and abuse. + Collaborate with the County’s risk management, internal audit, and contract monitoring functionsto assess enterprise risk and to leverage fraud reports and investigative findings to inform audits and monitoring activities. + Advocate for best practices in investigations. + Develop and deliver training on fraud detection and prevention to County workforce members. + Establish, develop and monitor the division's operating budget by assessing relevant budgetary data, evaluating divisional needs, preparing budget and potential alternative solutions, reviewing budget reports, coordinating staff allocation, monitoring contracts, and monitoring services and supplies expenditures. Requirements REQUIREMENTS TO QUALFY : A Bachelor's degree* or higher from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Information Systems, Management, Law, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a related field. AND One year of experience managing teams through subordinate supervisors conducting complex criminal and administrative investigations into allegations of fraud, waste, or abuse (i.e., financial, public integrity, and technology-related crimes) within a large government or other non-govemnment organizations (NGOs). 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Passing the interview places you on "withhold" status until our human resources unit verifies your proof of the selection requirements. Special requirement information: *To confirm that you meet the education requirement, please provide a copy of your official transcript or degree. If your degree or official transcript(s) are in a language other than English, they must be translated and assessed for equivalency to U.S. standards. For details on our criteria for educational documents, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812\_PPG123.pdfandhttps://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105\_PPG\_123\_ACE\_Resource\_Guide.pdf Please include a copy of your official transcript or degree with your application. Alternatively, send the documents to ACRecruitment@auditor.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days after the filing deadline. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst. Notice of Non-Acceptance and Final Result letters will be sent electronically to your e-mail address. Test scores cannot be given over the telephone. License: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to perform the job. Physical Expectations: Physical Class 2 – Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT : This examination will have one test part: a structured interview that accounts for 100% of the final score. It will assess fundamental proficiencies, job knowledge, and ability to direct a division or operation. Applicants need to earn a minimum score of 70% to be added to the eligible register (hiring list) for employment consideration. Per Civil Service Rule 7.19, the structured interview is a uniform assessment; therefore, the interview questions and evaluation criteria cannot be reviewed by applicants. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates passing the examination will appear on the eligible register by their score group. This list remains active for twelve (12) months from the date of promulgation. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE FOR THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY 12 MONTHS. Vacancy Information: The eligible register resulting from this examination may be used to fill the Division Chief vacancy in the Department of Auditor-Controller Office of County Investigations Division. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. We will start accepting applications on February 9, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT). All applications need to be received by 5 p.m. (PST) on the final day of filing. Make sure to submit your online application ahead of the 5 p.m. (PST) deadline on the last filing day. You could be asked to confirm your email address. This verification is required only once per email. If you already hold an account atgovernmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty,you may verify your email at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This step improves the security of your application and reduces the chance of entering an incorrect email. Any extra documents, IF ANY, must be submitted at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from the close of the filing period. We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying. COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: No Sharing of User ID, e-mail and Password: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend’s user ID and password may erase a candidate’s original application record. Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI) The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Auditor-Controller is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices. Fair Chance Initiative The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individual assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. TESTING ACCOMMODATION: If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, contact the Testing Accommodations Coordinator at ACRecruitment@auditor.lacounty.gov. We require a completed Request for Reasonable Accommodation form as well as supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the request. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond and keep you moving through the process. ADA Coordinator Email: ACRecruitment@auditor.lacounty.gov Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Department Contact Name: Aaron Sim Department Contact Phone: ACRecruitment@auditor.lacounty.gov COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Employment Information Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below. This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting. Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement: The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/. Testing Accommodations for Applicants: The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/. Fair Chance: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952). Employment Eligibility: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Career PathFinder: Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov. Veteran’s Credit: Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions. For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102\_PPG\_115.pdf Revised September 2025 For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/) 01 The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process.CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying education and experience. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process.Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal. + Yes, I understand the above information and instructions. 02 Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Add the following email addresses to your list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail: + ACRecruitment@auditor.lacounty.gov + Yes, I understand the above information and instructions. 03 Do youcurrentlyhave abachelor's degreefrom an accredited college or university inAccounting, Business Administration, Finance, Information Systems, Management, Law, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a related field? + Yes + No 04 If you answered"Yes"toquestion 3, provide thename of the college or universityand thedate you completed your bachelor's degreein the text box below. Please note to attach your degree or official transcript to application at the time of filing or within the deadline indicated in the Special Requirement Information on the job bulletin. If you answered"No"toquestion 3because you are in the process of acquiring your bachelor's degree, please enter "not applicable" in the text box below. 05 If you answered"No"toquestion 3, will you have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited* college or universitywithin 6 months from today? + Yes + No 06 If you answered"Yes"toquestion 5, please provide thename of the college or universityand thedate you will complete your bachelor's degree. 07 Do you have one year of experience managing teams through subordinate supervisors conducting complex criminal and administrative investigations into allegations of fraud, waste, or abuse (i.e., financial, public integrity, and technology-related crimes) within alarge government or other non-govemnment organizations (NGOs)? + Yes + No 08 If you answered"No"to the question above, will you have one year of the required experience 6 months from today? + Yes + No Required Question Employer County of Los Angeles Address ****************** Los Angeles, California, 90010 Website http://hr.lacounty.gov Please verify your email addressVerify Email