JOSEPH G. KURUC, Boca Raton, FL

Phone: 630-***-**** Email: adlp4v@r.postjobfree.com

Audit Executive, with 10 plus years of experience in the healthcare industry specializing in Information Technology Audits, Fraud/Compliance Investigations and Clinical Operation Process Reviews. Utilized TeamMate and AutoAudit software

CORE COMPETENCIES

1.

Executive Presence

Risk Management

Internal Control Assessment

Clinical Operations

Process Improvement

Fraud Investigation

ERM Process

Facilitate & Mentor

Compliance

Conflict Resolution

Business Development

Customer Service

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT

Internal Audit Manager, UF Health – Shands, Gainesville/Jacksonville, FL 2019 – Present

A Risk-based approach to the development of the Audit Plan and Audit Universe.

Responsible for the Quality Assurance Review process at Shands as well as the development and training programs for new and established internal auditors.

Provide consultation on the development and implementation of the operations using a risk assessment, including development and implementing the annual risk-based audit plan.

Provided advice and counsel to management for policies, procedures and emerging issues and regulations.

Established the Operational Internal Audit program for both Shands facilities.

Healthcare Consultant, Concepts and Solutions, Chicago, IL/Boca Raton, FL 2016 – 2019

Provide Assurance, Compliance, Revenue Cycle, Financial and Operational consulting services for small, medium and large healthcare systems and physician practices.

Co-sourced and outsourced the administration and leadership of Internal Audit functions and communicated results.

Provide consultation on the development and implementation of the operations using a risk assessment, including development and implementing the annual risk-based audit plan.

Provided advice and counsel to clients for policies, procedures and emerging issues and regulations.

Internal Audit II, Seminole Tribe of Florida, Hollywood, FL 2017 – 2018

Implement audit plan of casino-wide Tribal Internal Control Standards (TICS) audits and Operational Audits as assigned by Internal Audit Management.

Perform ACL training as provided by Internal Audit Training Director.

Provide recommendations for Management’s consideration on audit issues.

Examines financial records and operational areas to ensure conformity with federal and state laws, Seminole Tribal Council rules, administrative directives, procedural manuals, accounting procedures, and sound business practices.

Plans the scope of the audit, prepares audit programs, and determines procedures to be used in the audit.

Identifies key control points of a system and evaluates system's effectiveness and efficiency through the application of the auditor's knowledge of business systems.

Obtains, analyzes and appraises data as a basis for an informed, objective opinion of the activities being audited for reports to management and to the Tribal Council.

Vice President, Jackson Health System, Miami, FL 2015 - 2016

Directed administration and leadership of the Internal Audit function and communicated results and followed-up activities to management, Finance and Audit Committee of Board of Directors

Oversaw administration of the Enterprise Risk Management system’s processes for the company

Responsible for the daily operations of the audit risk assessment, including development and implementing the annual risk-based audit plan.

Review and process improvement of System Department’s processes and maintaining relationships across the organization

Interviewed and hired new staff personnel incusing staff and management

Conducted training and mentoring services to new hire personnel to ensure correct job protocol and job responsibilities were met

Provided advice and counsel on policies, procedures and emerging issues and requirements

Developed and implemented a comprehensive internal audit program for a multi-hospital, physician services and extensive ambulatory facilities

Planned and developed annual compliance, financial, fraud and clinical audit programs

Managed internal audit for accounting, operational and compliance incorporating the Auditing function for the OIG’s Auditing and Monitoring Element of an Effective Compliance Program

VP of Audit Services, University Hospitals Health System, Shaker Heights, OH 2008 - 2015

Coordinated and implemented internal functions and comprehensive audit program for a multi-hospital, physician services and extensive ambulatory facilities.

Directed 18 Medical Centers, 2 partnership Medical Centers, extended care facility, ambulatory care facilities, physician practices and for-profit corporations

Formulated internal control policies and procedures for daily operations and auditing procedures

Performed reviews of reports issued to the government under the Corporate Integrity Agreement

Provided compliance reviews of items being reported for OIG, Office Inspector General, to determine the level of adherence to the CIA terms and conditions

Provided the auditing function in coordination with the Corporate Compliance department as part of the Compliance Program.

OTHER EMPLOYMENT

VP of Audit/Compliance, Alexian Brothers Health Systems, Arlington Heights, IL 1998 - 2008

Director of Internal Audit, Rush Prudential Health Plan Chicago, IL 1997 - 1998

Internal Audit Consultant, Jefferson Wells International, Chicago, IL 1996 - 1997

Senior Internal Auditor, NICOR, Naperville, IL 1995 -1996

Director of Internal Audit, Midwestern University, Chicago, IL 1990 - 1995

Director of Internal Audit Lagrange Memorial Health System, LaGrange, IL 1988 – 1990

Director of Internal Audit Ravenswood Hospital Medical Center, Chicago, IL 1981 – 1988

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Association of Healthcare Internal Audit, AHIA

Institute of Internal Auditors, IIA

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, ACFE

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION

Certified Fraud Examiner, ACFE

Certified Internal Auditor, IIA

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, DePaul University, Chicago, IL

Master of Business Administration in Finance, DePaul University, Chicago, IL

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