Claim Auditor

Job Description and Duties

The Operations Bureau performs prepayment audits of claims from state agencies to ensure legality, validity, and compliance with laws and regulations. The auditing process serves as a safeguard against improper claims by verifying legal justification, budget appropriation, and program alignment. It ensures claims confirm authority and consistency with relevant state and federal statutes, judicial opinions, attorney general guidance, and the California Constitution.

Under close supervision provided by a Principal Claim Auditor, the incumbent will conduct technical prepayment audits of claim schedules and vouchers submitted by state departments for payment from the State Treasury. The audits will consist of examining paper claims, vouchers within the FI$Cal system, and supporting documentation to determine if:

• proper funds and appropriation exist and may be charged;
• there is sufficient authority for incurring the financial obligation; and
• the expenditure is within the statutory function of the agency and is legal in accordance with the State Constitution, Statutes, applicable court decisions and Attorney General opinions and complies with terms and conditions of the applicable contract(s).

Duties Performed:

(Candidates must perform the following functions with or without reasonable accommodations.)

Audit-related Tasks

• Audit claims to ensure payments are legal, valid and proper for payment from the State Treasury.
• Verify that legal authority to incur financial obligations exists and are proper in regard to the agency's programs.
• Verify claims are charged against the proper appropriations and comply with contract terms, California Department of Human Resources (CalHR), and other regulatory and statutory provisions.
• Verify claims are supported by proper evidence and documentation.
• Validate work was performed or goods delivered.
• Perform research using the State Constitution, State and Federal statutes, opinions of the Courts and Attorney General, California Administrative Code, and SCO opinions.

Contract-related Tasks

• Review grants, contracts, and contract amendments.
• Prepare contract briefs of provisions for entry into a contracts database for use in reviewing claims for payment of contracts.
• Post contract payments to the contracts database to ensure that total payments claimed do not exceed total contract amount.

Communication

• Answer questions that arise in the course of reviewing claims for legality and validity of payment.
• Prepare written summaries of claim corrections for errors for lead auditor review.
• Prepare claim correction and claim rejection letters to agencies explaining reasons for correction or rejection.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This position is located at The Park, a quaint and historical campus environment two blocks from McKinley Park, in the heart of residential East Sacramento. Easily accessible from US 50 and I-80, The Park offers free parking, quick walks to local restaurant favorites, and countless lunchtime strolling opportunities through the quiet East Sacramento neighborhood.

This position is eligible for hybrid telework under California Government Code Section 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time. Specific telework arrangements may be discussed in more detail with the respective hiring manager. Telework does not change the terms and conditions of employment, the essential functions of job duties, or required compliance with the State Controller's Office policies.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees' monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CLAIM AUDITOR

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-518799

Position #(s):

...-XXX

Working Title:

Claim Auditor

Classification:

CLAIM AUDITOR

$3,844.00 - $4,811.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

3

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

Division of Audits

Department Information

The Office of the State Controller (SCO) is the destination employer within the State of California. As California's chief fiscal officer, the Controller's Office ensures accountability and transparency of California's financial practices while promoting fairness and opportunity for all. Here, you'll work in a collaborative and supportive environment with diverse opportunities for professional growth and development. A career with the SCO offers meaningful work that directly impacts the state's future.

The Division of Audits (AUD) at the California State Controller's Office is dedicated to promoting transparency, accountability, and integrity in the use of public funds. This division conducts financial and compliance audits of state and local government agencies, ensuring that taxpayer dollars are spent appropriately and effectively. As part of this team, you'll play a key role in identifying areas for improvement, detecting fraud, and helping government programs operate more efficiently. Join a team where your work directly contributes to the trust and accountability that Californians expect from their government.

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Special Requirements

A resume is required.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 6/9/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

State Controller's Office

Human Resources

Attn: Human Resources Office, J.W.

300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

State Controller's Office

Human Resources

Attn: Human Resources Office, J.W.

300 Capitol Mall 3rd Floor, Ste 300

Sacramento, CA 95814

Applications dropped off in person must be received by 5 p.m. in HR, by the final filing date.

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Driver's License.
• Exemplary organizational skills with a strong commitment to quality customer service through positive experiences.
• Exceptional attendance and proven reliability.
• Strong and effective communication skills.
• Ability to use tact and respectable judgment.
• Demonstrated positive attitude, overcomes challenges, and remains optimistic under pressure and adversity.
• Ability to adapt and collaborate in a variety of situations and work effectively in a workplace where values and diversity are embraced.
• Ability to be flexible in response to a changing workload, considers creative approaches, and applies novel solutions.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, ethics, and integrity.
• Effective ability to use and adapt to technology.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.