Uniform Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Report; UFR Auditor

Job Overview

Uniform Financial Statements and Independent Auditor’s Report (UFR) Auditor (260000EC)

The Operational Services Division (OSD) enables state government to obtain the goods and services it needs to serve the people of Massachusetts. OSD ensures that state procurements deliver best value and utilize fair, open, and competitive practices. The agency also helps thousands of businesses offer products and assistance to state agencies, local governments, and other public bodies – creating opportunities that contribute to economic growth and development.

We work at the nexus between government and business and are privileged to make connections that support both sectors.

OSD's dynamic team is guided by the following values: SERVICE, PARTNERSHIP, CREATIVE‑PROBLEM SOLVING and RESPONSIVENESS. Our flexible, hybrid work environment fosters work‑life balance and collaboration, allowing us to effectively serve our state agency and local government partners so they can achieve their goals on behalf of the people of Massachusetts.

You’ll be a great fit for our team if you believe in making state government work better, are forever curious and love building relationships and knowledge with partners in the public and private sectors. We look for people who are able to take initiative with a strong sense of urgency and enthusiasm, stay current on evolving policies, practices, industry and market trends, and consistently bring fresh ideas that contribute to a culture of innovation.

Financial Auditing Unit collaborates with human and social services contractors, private special education programs, State agencies, CPA and the public to help contractors stay in compliance with various accounting standards, federal and state requirements. The Commonwealth has an obligation to establish a strong system of public accountability as well as to protect the interests of consumers being served by Commonwealth departments.

These are accomplished through the Uniform Financial Statements and Independent Auditor's Report (UFR) which contractors must file with OSD on an annual basis. The UFR eFile system allows human and social service contractors to file their annual financial statements online.

• Review and analyze UFR documentation submitted electronically by Human Services, Social Services and private special education programs. Document review includes but is not limited to the Independent Auditor’s report on financial statements, internal controls, and compliance, the vendor’s Statement of Position, Statement of Activities, Statement of Cash Flow, and Statement of Functional Expenses, OSD Expenditure and Federal funds listing letter, Auditing Services Checklist etc.
• Prepare detailed work papers confirming contractor’s compliance or non‑compliance with applicable laws and regulations including but not limited to contract compliance, over/under billing, surplus funds undocumented expenditures and the identification of non‑reimbursable costs.
• Review Corrective Action Plans, submitted by vendor and approved by purchasing agency for consistency and completion.
• Prepare routine and ad hoc reports; write and run UFR database queries; prepare monthly audit summary data for management review; prepare Corrective Action Plan (CAPS) Reports for the Executive Office of Human Services.
• Provide technical assistance to filers/providers using the UFR system, assist providers needing reports or extracts from the UFR system.

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, and to perform multiple tasks independently and concurrently.
• Knowledge of financial reports, Yellow Book standards, procedure use in auditing and GAAP.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills, strong organizational and problem‑solving skills, strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the methods of general report writing and the ability to write concisely, to develop ideas in a logical sequence and to express thoughts clearly.
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 tools, including Teams, Outlook, Excel,…