DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES: Analyzes and evaluates budget, expenditure, utilization, reimbursement rate setting and/or revenue issues within social services programs, including Medicaid; Participates in public hearings and assists in conferring with representatives of facilities and outside experts; Interacts, under guidance, with Office of the Attorney General in litigation including preparation of complete court records; May review Certificate of Need applications for nursing facility, residential care homes and ICF/MR development; Performs related duties as required. Reviews materials to determine compliance with requirements contained in Connecticut General Statutes and agency regulations; Reviews and evaluates financial, utilization and management records of health care facilities and/or providers toward various ends; Determines action steps based on record analysis; Prepares financial, narrative and statistical reports; Reviews findings and conclusions with audit staff and members of senior staff; Performs special research projects as assigned; Performs related duties as required.