Job Description

Division of Criminal Justice

Medicaid Fraud Control Unit – Pearl River (Rockland County)

Forensic Accountant/Auditor

Reference No. MFCU_PR_FAA_6355

Application Deadline is February 7, 2025

Entry-Level Opportunity for College Graduates

The Office of the New York State Attorney General’s (OAG) Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) seeks forensic
accountants/auditors (FAA) for its Pearl River (Rockland County) office. The FAA supports MFCU by working in
partnership with its attorneys, detectives, data analysts, nurses, and legal support analysts to conduct complex, long-
term healthcare fraud investigations.

The Medicaid program provides health coverage to millions of New Yorkers, including low-income persons, children,
elderly adults and people with developmental disabilities. MFCU is the nation’s premier law enforcement agency
charged with ensuring the financial integrity of New York state’s $94 billion Medicaid program by investigating
healthcare providers, such as pharmaceutical companies, doctors, hospitals, and nursing homes, who engage in
Medicaid billing schemes that cause harm to Medicaid recipients and the loss of millions of dollars to the state. MFCU
also works to protect elderly and disabled New Yorkers by investigating reports of abuse and neglect in nursing homes
and other residential health care facilities in the state.


Possessing both civil and criminal enforcement powers, MFCU uses various state laws to bring civil actions and criminal
proceedings, including asset forfeiture actions. Many of MFCU’s investigations are conducted in coordination with other
federal, state, or local government and prosecutorial agencies, and have resulted in large-scale criminal convictions and
the recovery of millions of dollars of taxpayer money.


Several recent matters that highlight MFCU’s important work include OAG’s report concerning neglect of nursing home
residents across New York state during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the recent filing of four major lawsuits against
nursing homes, including Centers Health Care, Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, The Villages of
Orleans Health and Rehabilitation Center and Fulton Commons Care Center, Inc.


Additional significant cases include the convictions and sentences of five taxi company owners for stealing millions from
Medicaid and conviction of Orange County transportation company owners for stealing over $2.1 million from Medicaid.



Qualifications:

• A minimum of a four-year college degree, either specifically in accounting, finance, economics,

computer science with data analysis, applied statistics, or equivalent post-college work experience.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• The ability to function as an integral part of an investigative team and work in a group setting.
• Knowledge of fundamental computer applications, such as Word, Excel, and Access.
• Proficiency with presentation software, such as PowerPoint.
  

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• The ability to review financial records and advise or assist in the investigation of alleged fraud.
• Designation as a Certified Fraud Examiner.
• Experience with statistical sampling and/or advanced statistical training.
• Knowledge of the healthcare industry and medical coding concepts (CPT, ICD-9 / 10, DRGs) and/or

experience analyzing health care claims data.

• A CPA is not required; but the position qualifies for CPA accreditation purposes.
  

The annual salary for this position is $66,964 + $3,400 in location pay. As an employee of OAG, you will join a team of
dedicated individuals who work to serve the people of our state through a wide variety of occupations. We offer a
comprehensive New York state benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
and family-friendly policies. Additionally, OAG offers a robust Workplace Flexibilities Program with multiple options for
employees, including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted online.

To ensure consideration, applications must be received by close of business on February 7, 2025.

Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:

• Cover Letter

• You may address your letter to the Legal Recruitment Unit.
• Indicate why you are interested in a position with OAG and what makes you a strong candidate. You

may wish to include information about what life experiences you will bring to the position that will
enhance OAG’s ability to better serve the diverse population of this state.

• Resume
• Writing Sample

• Your sample should demonstrate your ability to analyze and organize information into an effective

document that is well-organized and error-free.

• If needed, please include a cover page to provide the reviewer with any relevant context or background

information.

• List of three (3) references
• Only submit professional references, supervisory references are preferred.
• For each reference, indicate the nature and duration of your relationship.
• Include contact information and email addresses for each reference.
• Please note that your references will not be contacted until after you interview for the position.
  

If you have questions regarding a position with OAG, the application process, or need assistance with submitting your application,

please contact Legal Recruitment via email at [email protected] or phone at 212-416-8080.

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