Efren Agmata

Efren Agmata is a long-standing employee of the City of Seattle, currently serving as a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst (SQAA) in the Quality Assurance Team (QAT) of the Human Services Department (HSD).1 With over 20 years of experience in various roles within the city government, Agmata has developed extensive expertise in fiscal compliance, monitoring, and auditing.1

Career at the City of Seattle

Agmata's career with the City of Seattle has spanned multiple positions:

• Started as a work-study employee in the Child Care Food Nutrition Program and Human Resources
• Held roles in Grants Management, Accounting, and the Office of Housing
• Served as Principal Accountant in the Human Services Department
• Currently works as a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst, a position he has held for the past 14 years1

Current Role and Responsibilities

As an SQAA, Efren Agmata's primary responsibilities include:

• Performing annual fiscal reviews of subrecipient agencies
• Ensuring proper stewardship of public funds and contract/grant compliance
• Reviewing and assessing agency 990 forms and audit reports
• Leading internal reviews and special projects
• Providing technical assistance to Quality Assurance Analysts
• Conducting financial analysis for program funding processes
• Serving as a subject matter expert on internal controls and financial policies/procedures1

Education and Professional Background

Efren Agmata is a graduate of Seattle University. His experience in fiscal and compliance auditing has made him a valuable asset to the City of Seattle, particularly in ensuring good stewardship of public funds and strengthening internal controls.1

Salary Information

As a Principal Accountant in the Human Services Department, Agmata's salary has been reported in various ranges:

• Between $100,168 and $111,612 (25th and 75th percentiles)2
• Between $87,933 and $100,033 (25th and 75th percentiles) in 20193

Personal Insights

Agmata values his time at HSD and finds reward in contributing to the success of the department and its partner agencies. He appreciates a workplace that fosters independence, growth, teamwork, relationship building, and transparency.1 As an Asian-Pacific Islander caucus member, he encourages others to get involved in various processes and to develop relationships across different caucuses.1