DIVISION CHIEF, AUDITOR-CONTROLLER (OFFICE OF COUNTY INVESTIGATIONS)

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.

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Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits
Click here to see a list of employee benefits, including the following:
Medical and Dental coverageGroup life insuranceHealth care and subsidized dependent care spending accountsLong-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 OCI and 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 hotline and 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 Departments regarding 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 Hotline and 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 evidence in 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 subpoenas in support of criminal investigations of fraud, waste, and abuse.

• Collaborate with the County’s risk management, internal audit, and contract monitoring functions to 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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Withhold Information :
If you will meet the requirements within 6 months of filing your application, you may also apply for this exam and will be invited to take the Structured Interview. 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.pdf and https://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 at governmentjobs.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

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Closing Date/Time: 2/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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