Navy's Progress in Implementing the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act
Navy's Progress in Implementing the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act

Author: United States. General Accounting Office

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Published: 1985

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13:

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GAO reviewed the Navy's efforts to implement and comply with the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, focusing on: (1) the Navy's progress in implementing its program for evaluating internal controls; (2) whether actions taken by the Navy under the act are improving internal controls and accounting systems; and (3) the adequacy of the Navy's basis for determining that its accounting systems meet the act's requirements and conform with the Comptroller General's requirements for accounting systems. GAO found that the Navy made progress during 1984 in developing its internal controls evaluation program and in reviewing its accounting systems for compliance with the act. The Navy identified a number of material weaknesses for which corrective actions were underway or planned, at both departmental and local levels. However, GAO found that: (1) while the Navy has implemented a number of corrective actions, Navy managers do not routinely test corrective actions to determine their effectiveness; and (2) the Navy has not yet fully implemented its internal controls evaluation program or established a tracking system to ensure that identified material weaknesses are corrected. In addition, GAO found that: (1) most of the Navy's accounting systems do not conform with the Comptroller General's requirements; (2) the Navy did not adequately evaluate and test the systems it reported as being in conformance with the requirements; and (3) the Navy's efforts to bring its accounting systems into compliance could be delayed by schedule slippages for corrective actions, inadequate coordination of internal control reviews, and the lack of an adequate tracking system to monitor accounting system deficiencies and related corrective actions.

Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government
Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government

Author: United States Government Accountability Office

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2019-03-24

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 0359541828

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Policymakers and program managers are continually seeking ways to improve accountability in achieving an entity's mission. A key factor in improving accountability in achieving an entity's mission is to implement an effective internal control system. An effective internal control system helps an entity adapt to shifting environments, evolving demands, changing risks, and new priorities. As programs change and entities strive to improve operational processes and implement new technology, management continually evaluates its internal control system so that it is effective and updated when necessary. Section 3512 (c) and (d) of Title 31 of the United States Code (commonly known as the Federal Managers? Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA)) requires the Comptroller General to issue standards for internal control in the federal government.

Government Auditing Standards - 2018 Revision
Government Auditing Standards - 2018 Revision

Author: United States Government Accountability Office

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2019-03-24

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 0359536395

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Audits provide essential accountability and transparency over government programs. Given the current challenges facing governments and their programs, the oversight provided through auditing is more critical than ever. Government auditing provides the objective analysis and information needed to make the decisions necessary to help create a better future. The professional standards presented in this 2018 revision of Government Auditing Standards (known as the Yellow Book) provide a framework for performing high-quality audit work with competence, integrity, objectivity, and independence to provide accountability and to help improve government operations and services. These standards, commonly referred to as generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS), provide the foundation for government auditors to lead by example in the areas of independence, transparency, accountability, and quality through the audit process. This revision contains major changes from, and supersedes, the 2011 revision.

Air Force's Progress in Implementing the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act
Air Force's Progress in Implementing the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act

Author: United States. General Accounting Office

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Published: 1985

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13:

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GAO reviewed the Air Force's continuing efforts to implement and comply with the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA) and assessed: (1) its progress in improving internal controls and accounting systems' compliance evaluations; and (2) the adequacy of the basis for the Air Force's letter to the Secretary of Defense, which stated that the objectives of FMFIA had been met. GAO found that the Air Force has: (1) improved its internal control systems; (2) made progress toward correcting weaknesses; (3) improved its evaluation programs; and (4) established the overall framework for an effective program. However, more improvements are needed before it will have an adequate basis for determining that its internal controls, taken as a whole, comply with the requirements of FMFIA. To enhance its future basis for determining the overall status of its internal controls for reporting compliance with the requirements, the Air Force needs to improve: (1) guidance for performance and documentation of internal control reviews (ICR) and vulnerability assessments; (2) coverage of automatic data processing (ADP) application controls; (3) quality assurance reviews; (4) evaluation and testing of accounting systems in operation; and (5) analysis of its fiduciary and management accounting capabilities in nonconforming systems.