Charitable Activities Compliance Inspector

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 Charitable Law Section of the Office of the Ohio Attorney General is currently seeking an experienced inspector for a Charitable Activities Compliance Inspector vacancy. 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 our Cincinnati, Ohio office.

The duties for this position includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Coordinates and plans on-site inspections to review financial books and records of licensed charitable bingo organizations, organizations seeking to obtain a bingo license, organizations playing bingo without a license, organizations that are or may be subject to registration requirements under R.C. 109.23-.33 and R.C. 1716 and bingo supply manufacturers and distributors.

• Analyzes and verifies accuracy of financial data as reported by charitable organizations, manufacturers and distributors.

• Reviews records to determine compliance with requirements of R.C. Chapter 2915.

• Conducts various financial ratios and profit projections (i.e., reviews daily sheets from all bingo sessions, bank statements, cancelled checks, check registers, deposit slips, rent receipts, supply invoices and all other receipts for bingo-related expenses and compares results from review of bingo records with data reported by organization for the same fiscal period) and inventories supplies to determine whether purchased, maintained, and/or sold in compliance with R.C. Chapter 2915.

• Interviews trustees, bingo operators, players and workers, draws exact conclusions and completes detailed reports summarizing findings, discloses any discrepancies or non-compliance and forwards report to the licensed charitable bingo organization and/or management for necessary action and assists organizations with filing bingo applications and/or registration and annual reports.

• Enters financial data in computer and creates financial and analytical reports.

• Updates computer files (e.g., change of addresses, amendments to the bingo application, registration or financial filings).

• Responds to inquiries from general public.

• Conducts presentations at trainings.

• Conducts pre-licensing review of organizations requesting a bingo license.

• Assists newly organized charitable organizations and licensed bingo organizations with implementing proper record-keeping requirements and makes suggestions for internal controls.

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.

4 years experience in accounting, auditing, or closely related field

Job Skills: analyzation, attention to detail, auditing, collaboration, verbal communication, and written communication

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#: 25-02-025

Background Check Info:

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

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