OPS FINANCIAL EXAMINER/ANALYST I - 42903033

Requisition No: 860800 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: OPS FINANCIAL EXAMINER/ANALYST I - 42903033

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 42903033 

Salary:  $23.00 hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 09/17/2025 

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OPS FINANCIAL EXAMINER/ANALYST I

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

FOOD, NUTRITION AND WELLNESS

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY—

THIS IS A FULL-TIME OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES (OPS) POSITION***

CONTACT:

Tara Dickey 850-617-7410

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in accounting, finance, economics, insurance, or risk management.

Experience in accounting, examining, analyzing or auditing financial data within a financial institution, insurance company or other regulated entity, or in the registration of securities or securities dealers can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency.  A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.” Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org)

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration.

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES:

General: Reviews financial management including financial planning, budget development, accounting, financial statements and reports, financial controls and evaluation, required food service reports and financial policies.

Conducts financial assessments in accordance with applicable laws and regulations to determine the degree of organizational fraud risk and allowable cost restrictions when approving applicant sponsors or recipient agencies to operate Child Nutrition and Supplemental Food programs. Makes determinations regarding each applicant sponsor’s or recipient agency’s financial viability, to include evaluating current audits, financial records, budgets, tax returns, recent monitoring reports, contracts and other information necessary to complete a full fiscal evaluation.

Conducts financial examinations to detect or deter fraud by evaluating sponsor and recipient agency accounting systems for weaknesses. Provides technical assistance for financial compliance to sponsors regarding analysis of obtained financial data. Responsible for implementation of the process by which School Food Authorities (SFA) measure their compliance with the requirement to limit net cash resources to a level at or below three months’ expenditures. Ensures spending plans are timely received and approved to support compliance with the net cash resource limit.  Follows up on Net Cash Resource spending plans to ensure completion.

Responsible for all aspects of the Paid Lunch Equity (PLE) and Nonprogram Food Revenue (NFR) provisions to ensure all sponsors are in compliance. Serves as the state agency contact for guidance and assistance on completion of the PLE and NFR tools yearly. Monitors each sponsor to see how the provisions of “Price for a Paid Lunch” and “Nonprogram Food Sales” were met and implemented.  Participates in training webinars yearly to stay current and knowledgeable on all aspects of the PLE and NFR to communicate with sponsors, management and staff. Prepares the FNS-828, Paid Lunch Price Report for submission to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) annually. Serves as point of contact for the agency in collection of the data SFAs must report related to paid lunches. Reviews data, consolidates and ensures accuracy in reporting and timely submission of the FNS-828.

Gathers, organizes and analyzes financial and related information to follow the flow of funds through transactions. Pre-approves and tracks all capital expenditures accruing to the SFA’s nonprofit school food service funds.  Verifies proposed capital expenditures are allowable, necessary and reasonable for the proper and efficient administration of the program.  Maintains and updates USDA-approved equipment list. Monitors SFA’s indirect cost charges to ensure they are charged at the approved rate and are treated consistently.  Ensures SFAs charging indirect costs maintain a documented methodology for accurately allocating indirect costs.  Confirms that SFAs are utilizing the most current approved indirect cost rate for each fiscal year per the indirect cost rate agreement with the Florida Department of Education.  Ensures that no retroactive billing of indirect costs is occurring unless an agreement is in place. Analyzes claims and payment requests against federal cost principles and program regulatory requirements. Conducts follow-up examinations of sponsors’ program records and documentation as necessary to determine if applicable laws and regulations have been violated. 

Analyzes Child Nutrition and Supplemental Food program claims for reimbursement and requests for payment to determine if an improper payment has occurred and the amount of that improper payment. Initiates appropriate collection activities. Makes determinations based on the facts found as to whether an intentional program violation has occurred.

Reconciles year-end Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) unused reimbursement of sponsors with internal claims data, approved budget costs, other reported revenue and actual costs incurred. Ensures that all SFSP funds are expended in compliance with allowable cost restrictions. Determines and documents how excess SFSP funds will be used by sponsors.

Assists with the emergency management functions of the bureau during periods of disaster. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of accounting or auditing methods, principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of the methods of compiling and analyzing data.
• Knowledge of internal control concepts.
• Knowledge of monitoring techniques.
• Ability to probe and obtain critical facts.
• Ability to conduct research and financial examinations and prepare reports.
• Ability to review, analyze and evaluate financial and operational data.
• Ability to recognize validity, authenticity and propriety of accounting and operating records.
• Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to verify the accuracy of numerical data.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

 The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida as an OPS employee is more than just a paycheck. 

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*);
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b).  For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com;

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). For more information visit Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan (Does not apply to previous FRS Retirees);

• Flexible Spending Accounts; For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to People First at 877-562-7287 or go to:https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees

SPECIAL NOTES:

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.