Michael Devine Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Phoenix, Arizona Area

-Serve as liaison between the Department of Economic Security (DES) and external auditors/reviewers/evaluators; facilitate, coordinate, and monitor external audit engagements-Supervise internal auditors in monitoring the implementation of all internal and external audit recommendation corrective action plans within expected time frames; report status of all external audits to executive leadership on a monthly basis-Supervise internal auditors in conducting internal performance, financial, and follow-up audits in accordance with government auditing standards and best practices-Assist in the development and implementation of an enterprise-wide risk-management system for DES-Assist in the development of DES’ annual internal audit plan

-Recruited to assist in developing and enhancing the Department of Economic Security’s (DES) performance audit capabilities-Conducted performance audits of DES programs and processes; recommended corrective actions to prevent or mitigate issues through best practice research, and assessed compliance with laws, regulations, and standards to improve the efficiency or effectiveness of strategies or solutions-Made use of internal and external auditing concepts, techniques, methods, procedures and best practices; internal control frameworks (e.g., GAS, IIA, COSO); auditing standards (e.g., GAGAS); and risk management frameworks-Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data; synthesized audit experience to reach valid conclusions-Interpreted and applied federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations, and DES policy and procedure-Prepared high quality written and oral reports to communicate work results to executive leadership and stakeholders-Served as internal DES liaison for external audit engagements; planned, coordinated, and oversaw tracking of external audits; assisted with the development of corrective action plans to address audit findings; reported recommendation implementation progress to DES executive leadership at monthly business review meetings-Performed follow-up work to assess the implementation of internal audit recommendations-Assisted supervisor with various other duties, such as establishing an enterprise-wide risk management system and assisting with DES’ annual audit planning process

Phoenix, Arizona Area

-Promoted to serve as project leader to guide and coach staff in the process of conducting independent and objective performance audits of state agencies and programs, including: --Gathering information to help identify areas of inquiry --Performing audit procedures to obtain evidence, preparing well-documented work papers, and formulating findings and appropriate recommendations in compliance with government auditing standards --Addressing difficult or complex audit issues and activities --Preparing high quality written and oral reports to communicate work results that meet professional and office standards for clarity and completeness --Managing budgetary and calendar time constraints-Directed work and held staff accountable for successful outcomes; maintained composure and worked effectively under stressful conditions; effectively supervised, led, and delegated tasks and authority-Guided staff in analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, and synthesizing audit experience to reach valid conclusions-Conducted legal research to gain a comprehensive understanding of state and federal regulations as they relate to audited agencies; assessed agency policies and procedures for compliance with regulations-Identified changes or enhancements to policies/procedures to more efficiently and effectively meet program goals based on best practices and/or comparative research-Identified risks to achieving agencies' mission-critical functions; assessed risks to determine critical areas and scope audit work accordingly based on budgetary parameters -Used statistical methods and software (e.g., SPSS, Excel) to assess and analyze both agency-provided and auditor-collected data -Taught several in-house training classes, including those related to statistical analysis software-Served on various committees to improve office policies and practices-Participated in the Office’s mentoring program as both a mentor and mentee

-Administered projects from conceptualization to completion; included managing grant funds, supervising research assistants, and writing journal articles-Oversaw as many as 4 multifaceted psychology-focused research projects simultaneously without direct supervision-Analyzed and interpreted quantitative and qualitative data-Invited and presented findings at 7 research conferences during tenure

-Recognized for increasing company profits by reducing overhead costs and increasing sales-Trained, supervised, coached, monitored and provided feedback for teams of 20-30 employees-Ensured high quality experience for customers through cordiality, precise and expeditious service, and integration of customer feedback-Handled all financial and accounting responsibilities, including payroll-Demonstrated ability to support teamwork and a positive working environment, as evidenced by an 85% decrease in turnover rate during tenure

-Assisted in store operations, including financial and accounting responsibilities-Supervised and trained all store employees -Selected by supervisors to solve problems at other locations -Provided excellent customer service-Demonstrated ability to handle escalated situations and resolve customer inquiries

Master Of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies (Research Psychology Focus)

GPA: 4.0 Thesis: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Religion

Bachelor Of Arts, Psychology

GPA: 4.0