Michael Morgese Email & Phone Number

Highly experienced Executive Manager with strong audit, compliance and investigative skills; who has managed a large number of staff performing projects involving operational, financial-related and investigative audits of governmental agencies, authorities, not-for-profits, Medicaid, and private companies. Highly proficient in restructuring audit and investigative departments; strong ability to oversee and direct staff on the development of various audit and investigative plans and delivering timely projects. Results driven manager whose main emphasis is in areas of fraud, waste and abuse. As the Chief Auditor for the New Jersey Medicaid Fraud Division, I directed and coordinated the day-to-day audit operations. Responsibilities included developing a risk-based annual plan, assisting staff in identifying potential internal control weaknesses, developing and executing appropriate action plans and preparing unbiased, clear and concise reports. In addition, should an indication of potential fraud arise, I guided staff on solidifying the evidence as to whether a credible allegation of fraud exists. If so, staff secured documentation and prepared a referral to the appropriate criminal investigators. Similarly, I also held senior management roles at the New York City Comptroller's office Bureau of Audit, where I managed both financial-related and Investigative projects. I currently possess a Bachelor's of Science in Accounting from Saint John's University and have taken several courses in Risk Management and SOX compliance. I am highly proficient in managing audit, compliance and investigative units, developing unique audit/investigative methodologies, creating best practices including new audit/investigative strategies and techniques, and drafting reports with sound recommendations to mitigate organizational impact and improve corrective action.I am passionate about leveraging my skills and in furthering the mission of an organization. I am very much committed to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, collaboration and staff development. I look forward to further discussing our mutual interests, I can be contacted either by email at michaelmorgese1228@gmail.com, linkedin.com/in/michaelmorgese or by calling me at 908-477-8921.

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  Saint John'S University

  Accounting