Compliance Examiner 1

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking to fill a Compliance Examiner 1 position in our Charitable Law Section.  This position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. The headquarter location is Columbus, OH.

The Charitable Law Section performs several functions including\: regulating Ohio's charitable sector; investigating suspected charitable solicitation fraud and misappropriation of charitable funds; protecting and overseeing the proper administration of charitable trusts and associated entities conducting business in Ohio; ensuring that organizations comply with common law fiduciary duties, the Charitable Trust Act (R.C. § 109) and the Charitable Organizations Act (R.C. § 1716); and licensing and regulating charitable gaming (bingo) (R.C. § 2915). The Charitable Law Section has civil authority to pursue actions against individuals or organizations that violate applicable laws, however, on an as needed basis, individuals in the section may occasionally assist internal or external law enforcement entities with criminal matters.

The duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• The successful candidate will review and process charitable and professional solicitor registrations and corresponding documents, annual reports, and fees.

• Fields inquiries via phone and email and provides information and assistance to the public and collects data concerning charitable status and formation of charitable organizations and professional solicitors

• Assists organizations with online account creation and troubleshooting user website issues. Researches and resolves routine and/or complex charitable and professional solicitor issues.

• Processes registration forms, annual financial reports, and solicitation notices from charitable organizations and professional solicitors (e.g., checks registration forms, solicitation notices, and supplemental documents to ensure proper completion; reviews annual financial reports for accuracy; codes information).

• Reviews documents to determine if charitable registration is required, pursues noncompliant organizations and professional solicitors via phone calls, mass mailings, emails, and targeted correspondence.

• Collects and analyzes data concerning allegations of potential fraud and/or abuse; recommends organizations for investigation; assists in preparation for trial and/or hearing as necessary.

• Maintains current listing of all registered charitable organizations and professional solicitors.

• Updates demographic information and creates targeted compliance reports (e.g., veterans groups, revoked organizations, new charitable organizations).

• Compiles and types a variety of reports, including entering data onto spreadsheet and/or into database, sorting data; forwards reports for further action.

• Prepares and delivers educational presentations and conducts training seminars to associations, foundations, and others in the nonprofit community.

• Assists with special projects.

• Performs related clerical tasks. 

Bachelor’s core program in business administration or related field; 12 months training or 12 months experience in using a personal computer (PC) and related software as described in the position description; 9 months training or 9 months experience in office practices and procedures; education in English grammar, punctuation and editing of common English vocabulary.

 

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

 

Job Skills\: accounting and finance, attention to detail, collaboration, interpreting data, verbal communication, and written communication

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohio’s past and present and the work it does today helps chart the state’s future. The office consists of nearly 30 distinct sections that advocate for consumers and victims of crime, assist the criminal justice community, provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies, and enforce certain state laws. In these and other capacities, staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year.

The Attorney General’s Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines to people from all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate in any way. All people are equal under the law, and it is so at the AGO. This is a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path.  Staff can join and lead employee resource groups and participate in online or in-person events to learn about the experiences of others.

Employees of the Attorney General's Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration.

The Attorney General's Office may fill additional, similar positions as a result of this posting.

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

AGO#\: 25-05-082

Background Check Info:

Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks:
Criminal history
Driving record
Taxes
Drug Test

In addition, an Internet search may be conducted of publicly available and job-related information through social media
(Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) or through the use of search engines (Google, Bing, etc.).