Internal Controls - Controlling Risk in the Workplace: The Manager's Role

Table of Contents | Help

Screen 23 of 37

< BACK | NEXT >

Chapter 5: Policies and Procedures

Your Essential Guide to Evaluating Your Department



A long time ago, documented policies and procedures were an annoyance put in place just as a way to standardize business practices. Today, they are much more than that. Today, policies and procedures are used to help reduce errors, comply with laws, reduce your exposure to fraud and theft, and help you meet your goals. When they are documented, they institutionalize practices, and assist you with successful cross-training and succession training.

Processes that enable accurate,
reliable, and timely financial and program data.


Processes that ensure
adherence to laws, regulations, and management directives.


Processes that safeguard
resources against loss due to waste, abuse, and fraud.


Limits to control over-rides.


HR hiring, training, and performance standards to ensure
your department is acquiring and maintaining a competent staff.

---

Copyright 2014
New York State Governor's Office of Employee Relations