Gail Sciascia
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Experienced Government Auditor focused on improving compliance, workflow and processes through detailed audits and optimization recommendations. Successful track record of fully evaluating information and procedures and initiating and following up on corrective actions.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Auditor 3
Department Of Emergency And Military Affairs
12.2023 - Current
- Reviewed and analyzed procurement, financial, human resource and contract supporting documentation, and local state and federal regulations to determine over $600,0000 in expenses eligible for reimbursement for state and federal emergencies in fiscal year 2024.
- Developed findings and recommendation and prepared audit reports.
- Used state financial and procurement systems to develop quarterly and annual reports tracking the expenditures of $4,000,000 in annual state funds for the governor's office.
- Conducted internal audits of processes within the Department of Military and Emergency Affairs and exposed over $15,000 in wasteful spending.
Performance Auditor
Arizona Office of the Auditor General
02.2020 - 12.2023
- Worked with audit team to conduct all stages of a performance audit for 3 state agencies and over 10,000 licensees by following a formal audit plan and rules subject to GAGAS.
- Applied auditing standards and gathered qualitative and quantitative evidence using methods such as interviews; analyzing and evaluating agency documentation; observing processes and internal controls; and conducting data validation and analysis.
- Assessed state agencies for efficiency and effectiveness of operations and compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and recommended practices.
- Completed audit working papers and composed clear and concise audit reports identifying 7 findings and 39 recommendations for the state legislature.
- Interfaced with head agency personnel to provide updates and present findings.
- Conducted follow-up audits of 6 state agencies.
- Mentoring and trained new auditors.
Senior Women’s Program Manager
International Church of Christ
01.2007 - 01.2020
- Supervised a staff of 9 full-time employees responsible for the overall growth and development of a 600-member church.
- Organized and executed retreats, workshops, annual seminars and community events.
- Planned and coordinated prospecting and recruiting efforts, public speaking, provided leadership training, teaching, conflict resolution and problem solving.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Charlotte, NCSkills
- Performance Auditing
- Grant Auditing
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Verbal Communication
- Report Writing
- Internal Controls
- Regulatory Compliance
- MS Office/Google
- Curiosity
- Flexibility
Professionalandcommunityaffiliations
- Toastmaster – Advanced Communicator Bronze
- Youth Leadership Program Coordinator – trained high school students in public speaking and leadership
- Hope Worldwide Volunteer – volunteer for local and global service organization
Timeline
Auditor 3
Department Of Emergency And Military Affairs
12.2023 - Current
Performance Auditor
Arizona Office of the Auditor General
02.2020 - 12.2023
Senior Women’s Program Manager
International Church of Christ
01.2007 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
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