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Response: This is a common condition for city finance departments, especially those of our size <br /> (7 employees). We have received this comment in the past since it is and remains a significant <br /> deficiency as defined by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. We are very <br /> aware of this issue and take reasonable precautions while developing, reviewing and <br /> implementing our practices and procedures. <br /> The Finance Department reviews and makes changes and recommendations as necessary and <br /> appropriate relating to internal controls on a regular basis given the current levels of staffing. <br /> For this year as well as future years, our annual work plan includes reviewing internal controls. <br /> The Finance Department staff is encouraged to bring suggestions regarding internal controls to <br /> the attention of their supervisor. <br /> Comments from our auditors are thoroughly discussed within the Finance Department and with <br /> other applicable departments. With a staff of only seven in the Finance Department and the <br /> current staffing levels in the other areas mentioned, adequate segregation of duties is limited. I <br /> do not believe (nor do the auditors) that the cost/benefit analysis justifies adding staff to address <br /> this issue. <br />