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Gap Analysis & Sub-Certification. Internal Controls Overview FY2013. 2013 Annual Certification Process. Gap Analysis Identify individuals who should be performing the gap analysis (FMT members to complete the overview spreadsheet). Complete the M-Reports online gap analysis.
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Gap Analysis & Sub-Certification Internal Controls Overview FY2013
2013 Annual Certification Process • Gap Analysis • Identify individuals who should be performing the gap analysis (FMT members to complete the overview spreadsheet). • Complete the M-Reports online gap analysis. • Document procedures / update existing procedures to include key controls noted in gap analysis. • Department Sub-Certification • Identify individuals who should be sub-certifying (both input and approval). • Complete the on-line sub-certification. • Management Oversight Reporting is an important part of the sub-Certification process. • Identify individuals who are running and reviewing the required reports.
Gap Analysis: • Should be completed with individuals involved in the process(i.e. handling cash, processing journal entries, hiring employees, etc.) • As of March 2013, all DSA units will be using the on-line tools in MReports, which is explained in detail in this document.
Howtogettothe Gap Analysis on-linetool? Ifyouwish tolookatthegap analysistool,theinstructions(quickversion)belowshould getyouthere. However,ifyouwant detail instructions, theITS instructions canbeuseful. selectWolverineAccess gototheFacultyandStafftab select M-Reports (under theReportingsection) choosetheCompliancetab select InternalControls Other Reports / Tools, then GapAnalysis selectyour dept.IDorputyour dept. IDinthesearchbox inyourdepartment's row, clickonthestatus link/ "notstarted" to reviewand/or start fillingoutthe questionnaire
Documented procedures = key control • Clarify roles and responsibilities • Ensure process is happening as intended • Help with employee turnover (expected/unexpected) Note: The Office of Internal Controls website: http://www.finance.umich.edu/controls provides some guidance and sample documents to assist with documentation. What is written procedure documentation?
Management Oversight Reporting • Monitoring/oversight = key control • Helps to highlight if operating controls are working • Identifies trends/exceptions • High level summaries (by month/year, comparing to prior years, etc.) Has time been entered timely and properly approved? Are overtime, temp and retro pay reasonable? Employment Are P-Card holders appropriate? Are credit limits appropriate compared to spend levels? P-Card Cash & Credit Card Handling Have proper individuals taken cash handling training? Are credit card merchants PCI compliant? Are proper individuals approving expenses? Are spending levels and patterns appropriate? Concur
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