Management Auditor Trainee Guide
Management Auditor Trainees, under close supervision, are trained in and perform beginning-level professional work to acquire knowledge, skill, and competence in conducting complex, detailed financial, operational, and management audits. This includes reviewing information technology (IT) systems, analyzing financial and other data, and applying statistical sampling techniques.
SALARY RANGE
$52,791 minimum per annum (Subject to change; 12-month probationary period. Satisfactory completion of 12 months of service leads to automatic advancement to Management Auditor at $65,091)
DIPLOMA LEVEL
High School / Degree
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Filing Scheds
Key Job Duties
What you will act and execute daily upon appointment:
- Undergo intensive training to perform beginning-level professional audit work, acquiring knowledge, skills, and competence in municipal auditing models.
- Review and audit information technology (IT) systems, analyzing operational systems, and verifying administrative accounting logs.
- Analyze and evaluate financial and other organizational data to verify compliance with administrative regulations, identifying structural cost waste.
- Prepare audit worksheets, write detailed administrative memos, and draft descriptive reports of findings.
- Research and discuss information related to the audit program, surveys, preliminary testing protocols, and scheduled fieldwork.
Filing & Appointment Eligibility
Candidates must fulfill these rules BEFORE certification:
- Pathway 1: A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in auditing, accounting, finance, economics, statistics, law, quantitative or qualitative research methodology, mathematics, data science, management, public or business administration, computer science/information technology, or a related field; OR
- Pathway 2: Successful completion of one (1) year of the Civil Service Pathways Fellowship program in one of the following tracks: Policy and Program Analysis, Project Management, Procurement and Finance, IT and Data Analysis, and Architecture and Engineering.
Computerized Examination Pattern
Multiple-choice test conducted at a computer terminal (score of 70% or higher required). The exam assesses key task areas such as research, audit survey preparation, preliminary testing, fieldwork, and drafting reports. It evaluates core cognitive abilities including Deductive/Inductive Reasoning, Number Facility, Problem Sensitivity, and Written Expression.
Official Exam Syllabus & Cognitive Skill Focus
Knowledge areas, trade competencies, and cognitive abilities evaluated by DCAS:
Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)
Auditing methodologies, independent reviewer ethics, internal control assessments, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
Basic Mathematics & Statistical Data Analysis
Calculating financial metrics, determining statistical averages, running sample distributions, and verifying balance sheets.
Research & Auditing Procedures
Planning surveys, collecting program statistics, conducting diagnostic fieldwork, and verifying physical and ledger records.
Written Expression & Memos
Organizing complex operational facts, detailing structural findings, and writing clear, comprehensive reports under supervision.
Physical Demands & Environmental Conditions
Physical activities performed and environments experienced in this role:
- Performing prolonged computer-based document review, reading spreadsheets, and analyzing data logs.
- Traveling to and from diverse city agency department spaces across the five boroughs for field audits, inspection routes, or interviews.
Special Working Conditions
Operational environments and agency-specific criteria:
- Residency Requirement: Appointees may be required to establish New York City residency within 90 days of appointment pursuant to New York City Administrative Code Section 12-120.
Filing and Application Fee Process
Applications must be submitted online through the OASys portal (www.nyc.gov/examsforjobs). The application fee is $68.00 (plus a 2.0% service fee for credit/debit card transactions). Full fee waivers are accessible to qualified veterans, unemployed individuals, or recipients of public assistance, Medicaid, or SSI. Candidates must finalize their EEE credentials and application data by midnight Eastern time on the last day of the filing window.
Frequently Asked Questions
Important Timelines
Applications are open from June 3, 2026, to June 23, 2026. Education requirements must be met by June 23, 2027. Multiple-choice testing is expected to begin on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
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