Contract Program Auditors

County of Los Angeles

Position/Program Information

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES PROBATION DEPARTMENT

Type Of Recruitment

We welcome applications from anyone.

Exam Number

F4614E

Filing Period

We will be accepting online applications from Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) until Friday, June 12, 2026, 5:00 PM (PT).

All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Friday, June 12, 2026, to be accepted.

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments, we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

For more information about the amazing benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/

If you have questions about working for LA County, including current open recruitments, tips on creating a resume or acing an interview, career planning, or any other general information, please visit our website at: https://hr.lacounty.gov/

The Los Angeles County Probation Department is recruiting highly motivated and career-minded individuals to fill the position of Contract Program Auditor. To view classification standards for the position, Click here.

Essential Job Functions

Conducts program reviews of Community Based Organizations and subcontract providers to ensure service for At Risk/High Need programs are maintained and in compliance with the Statement of Work, County, Federal, and State guidelines.
Conducts programs administrative and financial reconciliation to ensure compliance with County Monitoring Guidelines, State and Federal requirements.
Conducts on-site visits to ensure services are provided according to all areas of contracted services while providing technical assistance to contractors and Probation staff to ensure contractual compliance.
Notifies providers of problems and/or areas of non-compliance; works with providers to correct the situation and follows up to ensure corrective action is taken or initiates additional action, as necessary.
Prepares audit reports in accordance with auditing standards.
Ensures contractors comply with case management and required data.
Verifies program requirements, services delivery, and summarizes them into clear and concise written and/or verbal audit report to management.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY

Option I: Two (2) years' experience in assisting in the planning, developing, monitoring, evaluating, or auditing of health or social service contracts or programs at the level of Los Angeles County classes of Administrative Assistant III* or Research Analyst II, Behavioral Science*.

Option II: A Bachelor's degree** from an accredited four-year college and three (3) years' experience providing direct health or social program services, one year of which must have been in program planning and evaluation, program development, research and analysis, or other administrative functions at the level of Los Angeles County classes of Senior Health Educator* or Community Services Coordinator II*.

LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out essential functions.

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.

VETERANS CREDIT

If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran's credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application as soon as possible or email it to the exam analyst at ***email_hidden***.

Special Requirement Information

Administrative Assistant III: Defines, analyzes, and makes recommendations for the solution of highly complex operating, budgetary and financing, and other management problems of a county department, and participates in the implementation of their solution.

Research Analyst II, Behavioral Sciences: Assists in planning and conducting research projects involving experimental designs, field studies and surveys in the behavioral or social science.

Senior Health Educator: Plans, directs, coordinates, evaluates, and oversees health education programs in a specific health subject or in a service planning area.

Community Services Coordinator II: Has functional responsibility for the implementation of the policies and programs of the Community Services Department in a specialized field such as community organization development, youth services or special research projects and statistical analysis. Advises and assists staff members and county-wide community organizations in matters relating to juvenile and adult delinquency prevention.

You may still qualify even if your job title isn’t exactly the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level — meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.

To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within seven (7) days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

Desirable Qualifications

NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.

Qualifications

Additional points will be given for experience beyond what is required in the Requirement to Qualify and who possess the following desirable qualifications:

Experience working with community-based organizations and subcontract providers related to operational process and program supports.
Experience in presenting oral and written reports to management and recommending corrective action.
Experience conducting on-site visits to gather and compile relevant information and to determine if the contractor or vendor follows contractual provisions.
Experience conducting audits in an organization involving invoices and financial reconciliation.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT

This examination will consist of an Evaluation of Education and Experience based upon the application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire weighted 100%.

Applicants must receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the Evaluation of Experience to be added to the list.

Eligibility And Vacancy Information

Applicants who passed the assessment will be placed on a list for a period of 12 months. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Probation Department as they occur.

No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

FINGERPRINTING AND SECURITY CLEARANCE

A thorough background investigation will be conducted prior to appointment. Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture of employment rights. Information presented on the employment application, resume, and during the examination process is subject to verification.

Candidates who are found unsuitable for employment will be removed from the eligible list pursuant to Civil Service Rule 6.04.

AVAILABLE SHIFT

Any

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

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.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox.

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, access to complete an application is available at public libraries throughout the county.

All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information 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. We are committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Department Contact Name: Probation Examinations & Recruitment Unit, Non-Sworn Exams

Department Contact Number: (562) 940-2659

Department Contact Email: [email protected]

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations For Applicants

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is 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 conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Veteran’s Credit

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf

Revised September 2025

For detailed information, please click here

The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWER CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Be specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will NOT be considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

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I understand the above information and instructions.

Do you possess a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university? To receive credit for the degree, you must provide a copy of your diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from your school in order to receive credit for a bachelor’s degree.

Yes, and I have attached my supporting documentation to my application.
Yes, and I will email my supporting documentation to ***email_hidden*** at the time of filing or within 7 calendar days.
No, I do not possess a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Which of the following options BEST describes your qualifying experience?

OPTION I: Two (2) years' experience in assisting in the planning, developing, monitoring, evaluating, or auditing of health or social service contracts or programs at the level of Los Angeles County classes of Administrative Assistant III or Research Analyst II, Behavioral Science.
OPTION II: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college and three (3) years' experience providing direct health or social program services, one year of which must have been in program planning and evaluation, program development, research and analysis, or other administrative functions at the level of Los Angeles County classes of Senior Health Educator or Community Services Coordinator II.
I do not have the qualifying experience listed above.

Describe your experience that supports your response to the previous question. You must provide the following information.