REPORT EXAMINER
In New Jersey, Report Examiner is filled through the competitive process: candidates take a civil service exam and are hired off a ranked list, not picked at will.
The stated bar is a bachelor's degree, but candidates can swap in added experience for the diploma. The FY 2027 range lands between $58,222 and $84,763, and state payroll currently lists 3 people in the title, most of them at Election Law Enforcement.
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Report Examiner appears on the State payroll at one department, Election Law Enforcement.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Election Law Enforcement | 3 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 3 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $76,768. The agencies employing the most are:
- Election Law Enforcement (3)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under the direction of a supervisor, in the Election Law Enforcement Commission, or assigned supervisory officer, learns to review and analyze campaign financial, lobbying, and personal financial disclosure reports submitted by candidates, committees, and other entities for compliance with the New Jersey Campaign Contributions and Expenditures Reporting Act ( N.J.S.A. 19:44A-1, et seq.), the Legislative and Governmental Process Activity Disclosure Act (N.J.S.A. 52:13C-18, et seq.), the Gubernatorial Legislative Disclosure Statement Act ( N.J.S.A. 19:44B-1, et seq.), and the Uniform Recall Election Law (N.J.S.A. 19:27A-1, et seq.), as amended and supplemented; does related work as required.
Examples of work
Reviews and audits candidate, committee, lobbyist and personal financial disclosure reports for compliance with statutes and regulations overseen by the Commission. Investigates records maintained by candidates, committee and lobbyists, including bank account records, vendor invoices and contributor and expenditure ledgers. Reviews and audits reports for mathematical accuracy. Prepares computer summaries and charts of contribution and expenditure information, using Excel or other computer programs. Identifies and analyzes problem areas of filed reports. Prepares initial written reports for supervisory staff review of findings relative to audits and report review. Identifies delinquent entities. Prepares correspondence informing the filing entities of their deficiencies in reporting and what corrective action is required. Assists in the preparation of the hearing and complaint list of delinquent entities including recommendations of action to be taken by the hearing officer and provides testimony. May assist the finance analyst in conducting routine office financial investigations. Responds to telephone or walk-in inquiries by filing entities; records details of each telephone call or visit noting the specifics of the conversation and the response given. Presents informational training seminars to filing entities to ensure compliance with campaign, lobbing and personal financial disclosure laws. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
Requirements
License
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of campaign and lobbying financial reporting. Knowledge of mathematical procedures. Knowledge of the electoral and governmental processes of the State of New Jersey. Knowledge of the methods used to gather and analyze information. Ability to interpret and apply the New Jersey Campaign Contributions and Expenditures Reporting Act, the Legislative and Governmental Process Activity Disclosure Act, the Gubernatorial Legislative Disclosure Statement Act and the Uniform Recall Election Law ( N.J.S.A. 19:27A-1, et seq.). Ability to comprehend, analyze and interpret basic laws and regulations and apply these to specific situations either verbally or through writing to interested parties. Ability to provide testimony as a witness for the State. Ability to apply auditing procedures and procedures involved in the review of campaign finance and lobbying records. Ability to recognize, analyze and provide appropriate solutions to financial and regulatory problems. Ability to compile and assemble data to prepare accurate and informative reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Five (5) years of professional experience in the review and analysis of campaign contributions and/or expenditure statements of candidates and/or committees. OR Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions.