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Budget Technician (OA)The Budget Technician (OA) performs accounting functions involving projections, contract procurement, verification of mathematical accuracy of data, while determining travel eligibility on all invoices pertaining to patient travel. They conduct transactions pertaining to Beneficiary Travel, Veteran Transportation Service (VTS), Self-Care Housing, and Fund Control Points with a budget of over 15 million dollars. The Budget Technician projects and obligates funds monthly and balances accounts. All fund control points require understanding, foresight and the ability to track and estimate cost of different budgetary processes and procedures. Additional duties include but not limited to:Utilizes VA's Invoice Processing Payment System (IPPS) to verify accuracy, manage, and process Contractor E-vendor claims in timely manner (eCams).Prepares monthly, quarterly, and fiscal year budget forecasts based on previous account activity, inflation, new service projections, and population growth projections.Determines accurate cost data to accurately project future cost impact and to make necessary adjustment to requests for funds.Maintains current and accurate records and keeps supervisor informed of the status of invoices, expenditures, and projected needs through reports and daily interaction.Sets up and monitors 1358s and 2237s associated with contract and non-contract accounts for Vendors, calculates amount of money for each account, and requests monies for obligation through IFCAP program, while analyzing, reconciling, and validating each account payable.Maintains and monitors 1358 and 2237 accounts which include daily and weekly entering of actual invoice monies spent through IFCAP program by setting up authorization amounts, entering daily expenses, certifying invoices, and forwarding to voucher audit for payment.Assists in the verification of vouchers and audits, post transactions to account records, reconciles reports, and analyzes the running balance of all FCP monitored.Enters fund requisition for utilizing IFCAP computer system and provides approving Control Point Official with listing of requests ready for approval.Assures all obligations are made by the 15th day of the last month of the quarter to determine the need for excess funds.Reviews and audits all claims to ensure necessary information for processing is present, i.e., accuracy of transport dates, charges for transport, etc.Contacts physicians, ambulances or other transportation providers, hospitals and other medical treatment facilities, Veterans and Veteran Service Representatives to obtain additional information in the development of claims.Refers claims to the appropriate VA facility having jurisdiction over the claim if out of our area of jurisdiction.Determines allowable charges for transport by using the contract, sharing agreement, or other applicable fee schedule.Makes individual determinations on each claim based on legal entitlement and specific circumstances involved.Posts payment information to appropriate document of record and signs administrative certification necessary for processing of payment.Verifies eligibility for reimbursement of transportation on all beneficiary travel requests, the method of payment (mileage versus common carrier rate), computes final entitlement considering deductible, if applicable, whether the Veteran has a scheduled appointment or is a walk-in.Verifies residence to confirm if Veteran is being treated at the closest facility that can provide his/her type of care.Serves as an initial point of reference for Beneficiary Travel Appeal cases.Coordinates with the coordinator for the appeal board to ensure that claims are submitted for review and patients are informed of their appeal status.Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.This is not a virtual position.Position Description/PD#: Budget Technician (OA) / PD Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved.Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
Worksite address
west palm beach, FL, 33401, US
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