Accountability Directive Number 1 (Revised)
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Accountability Directive Number 1 (Revised) 12/15/96 Comptroller's Memorandum # 96-58

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1. Introduction
2. Objectives of the Directive.
3. Statutory Authority.
4. Supersedence.
5. Management Responsibilities.
6. Effective Internal Controls.
7. Risk Assessment.
   1. Activities by the Agency
   2. Activities by Outside Agencies
   3. Benefits of Annual Self-Evaluation
8. Action Steps for Evaluating Internal Controls
   1. Perform an Initial Review of Accounting Systems in Place
   2. Prepare Descriptions of the System
   3. Analyze the Control Environment
   4. Identify the System's Control Procedures
   5. Document Key Internal Control Procedures
9. Record Keeping Requirements
10. Summary.
11. Questions

Appendix A: Who is Responsible for Implementing Internal Controls?

Appendix B: Internal Control Checklists

1. Cash (Receipts and Disbursements)
2. Property
3. Procurement and Payables (Purchasing and Payments)
4. Employee Compensation (Payroll and Personnel)
5. Electronic Data Processing
6. Receivables and Revenues
7. Federal Funds

STATE AGENCY INTERNAL CONTROL QUESTIONNAIRE

Instructions

SECTIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL AGENCY PROGRAMS

• Cash
• Property
• Procurement and Payables
• Employee Compensation - Payroll and Personnel
• Data Processing
• Receivables and Revenues

SECTIONS APPLICABLE TO FEDERAL FUNDS ONLY

• Federal Funds - General
• Federal Grants Administration
• Federal Grant Accounting.
• Federal Funds - Subgrants
• Federal Student Financial Assistance Programs

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