VA OIG investigates crimes committed against programs and operations of VA. As Forensic Audit Manager within the Office of Investigations, I’m responsible to ensure the Forensic Audit & Analysis Division’s staff of forensic auditors are recruited, hired, trained, and equipped to meet the financial analysis needs of complex, high-priority investigations. I provide technical and administrative supervision to a staff of forensic auditors, assist with planning and performing investigative audits, and perform complex investigative support assignments, analyses, and research to support civil and criminal investigations.

As Forensic Auditor, I provided direct support to Special Agents with complex investigations. Daily tasks involved independently consulting with agents on action leads to provide case assistance, performing detailed analysis of financial records for fraud determination, assisting with interviews, proffers, asset forfeiture and tracing, drafting written work products and reports, providing presentations and briefings, and testifying in grand jury or criminal trial proceedings. I utilized a variety of investigative software and systems and consistently applied forensic auditing and accounting techniques to financial investigations to identify instances of fraud or illegal acts.

As Senior Auditor for the VA OIG Office of Audits and Evaluations, the work performed consisted of planning and conducting highly diversified audits to review the integrity of VA programs and operations. Daily tasks involved research of criteria, drafting audit steps, testing internal controls, traveling to complete on-site audits, preparing detailed work papers documenting evidence and audit findings, briefing results, and drafting report segments for specific areas of review. I volunteered as TeamMate Champion and served as representative on the VA OIG Advisory Council, and as mentor to junior audit employees.

As Auditor and Program Analyst, performance involved planning and conducting national audits and Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee audits. I managed Trustee audits for each fiscal year, serving as Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee Coordinator. I scheduled all Trustee audits and assigned staff to conduct audits. I trained audit teams at trustee sites and reviewed work papers and reports. I planned audit scope, reviewed criteria, and collected and analyzed data. I conducted interviews, performed briefings, and composed work papers and reports for issuance.

As Bankruptcy Analyst, performance involved technically complex and in-depth analytical work applying accounting principles, knowledge of business operations and bankruptcy laws and procedures to complex cases involving large multi state businesses with assets in excess of $1 million. I examined debtor’s tax returns and financial and accounting documents to determine compliance with legal requirements. I conducted initial debtor interviews to elicit information and advise debtors and counsel of financial reporting requirements. I prepared financial analysis and reports supporting the U.S. Trustee’s position in litigation. I maintained a caseload and monitored monthly financial reporting by debtors to ensure compliance and collected quarterly fee payments.

As Auditor and Program Analyst, performance involved planning and conducting national audits and Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee audits. I managed Trustee audits for each fiscal year, serving as Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee Coordinator. I scheduled all Trustee audits and assigned staff to conduct audits. I trained audit teams at trustee sites and reviewed work papers and reports. I planned audit scope, reviewed criteria, and collected and analyzed data. I conducted interviews, performed briefings, and composed work papers and reports for issuance.

As Paralegal, performance involved assisting with oversight of private panel trustees assigned to be fiduciaries of Chapter 7 bankruptcy estates. I performed thorough audits of Trustee’s Final Reports to ensure assets were properly liquidated in accounted for. I reviewed Trustee Final Accounts of payment to determine if estate funds were properly distributed to the creditors. I drafted legal pleadings for the Assistant United States Trustee’s use. I analyzed claims filed at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court to ensure proper classification and payment. I conducted legal research and interacted with the public, attorneys, trustees, and debtors.