A small business's internal control system can only be as strong as the rules, policies and procedures put in place to detect fraud, waste or abuse and protect its financial and physical assets.

Financial controls have historically depended on a review cycle. Auditors finally investigated what had happened after some time had passed and transactions had ...

Authentication controls, such as passwords and restricted access rights, are a primary layer of protection between an entity’s data and bad actors. Weaknesses in these controls can leave systems ...

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting has evolved from a voluntary public-relations exercise into a regulatory and investor expectation. Companies now publish sustainability data ...

Pierce County Superior Court Clerk’s Office at the County-City Building in Tacoma, Washington, on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. [email protected] A state audit released Monday found that the office ...

Grant County Fire District 7 has recently undergone its first federal audit due to the receipt of over a million dollars in ...

A new state audit levels sharp criticism at previous TSU leaders over financial issues that went uncorrected for years.

The Defense Department's fourth annual financial audit highlights ongoing struggles to accurately account for information technology systems and their effectiveness. The DOD's inspector general and ...

A state audit noted errors in city of Vancouver’s 2024 financial statements. “Our audit identified deficiencies in the city’s internal controls that hindered its ability to produce accurate financial ...

When you apply for business funding, lenders and investors want to ensure they won’t lose money on your venture. That’s why bringing detailed financial statements to your pitch meeting is crucial.

MORNING. MICHELLE. THANK YOU. STATE EDUCATION LEADERS ARE LAUNCHING AN AUDIT OF WINSTON-SALEM FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOLS BUDGETING PRACTICES. WE FIRST TOLD YOU ABOUT THIS REVIEW LAST MONTH, AND NOW WE’RE ...