Examples of controls to reduce the risks of program losses or mismanaged operations:

• Management reviews budget position reports for budget status.

• Management reviews periodic activity reports to evaluate whether objectives are being achieved.

• The tone at the top supports ethical values and sound business practices.

• Systems provide timely, accurate, and sufficient information.

• The unit uses benchmarking and other measures to evaluate effectiveness and customer satisfaction.

• Resources, including equipment and personnel, are adequate to achieve program objectives.

• Desktop procedures are written for key processes.

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Property and Assets
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