Model Management Control Policy
Model Management Control Policy
Model Management Control Policy
1. Management is charged with the responsibility for establishing a network of processes with the
objective of controlling the operations of “XYZ Organization” in a manner which provides the
board of director’s reasonable assurance that:
Data and information published either internally or externally is accurate, reliable, and
timely.
The actions of directors, officers, and employees are in compliance with the organization’s
policies, standards, plans and procedures, and all relevant laws and regulations.
The organization’s resources (including its people, systems, data/information bases, and
customer goodwill) are adequately protected.
Resources are acquired economically and employed profitably; quality business processes
and continuous improvement are emphasized.
The organization’s plans, programs, goals, and objectives are achieved.
2. The internal auditing function is charged with the responsibility for ascertaining that the
ongoing processes for controlling operations throughout the organization are adequately
designed and are functioning in an effective manner. Internal auditing is also responsible for
reporting to management and the audit committee of the board of directors on the adequacy
and effectiveness of the organization’s systems of internal control, together with ideas,
counsel, and recommendations to improve the systems.
3. The audit committee is responsible for monitoring, overseeing, and evaluating the duties and
responsibilities of management, the internal audit activity, and the external auditors as those
duties and responsibilities relate to the organization’s processes for controlling its operations.
The audit committee is also responsible for determining that all major issues reported by the
internal auditing department, the external auditor, and other outside advisors have been
satisfactorily resolved. Finally, the audit committee is responsible for reporting to the full board
all-important matters’ pertaining to the organization’s controlling processes.