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Procurement purchasing card perils: Will you be the next headline?

American City & Country

P-card abuse or misuse is an emerging and troubling trend and organizations need to improve their internal control systems to mitigate risk. While the benefits of a p-card program are significant, so are the risks of fraud and misuse, necessitating a robust internal control system. office of UHY Advisors Inc.

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Retired four-star admiral faces 30 years in prison on bribery charges

Federal News Network

But the document acknowledges that the IC’s efforts to tailor different cloud capabilities are still complex and nascent. The PRAC said developing strong internal controls, that include validating self-certifying criteria and implementing a risk-based monitoring approach, were among the other traits of successful programs.

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Key Grant Regulations You Need to Know to Stay Compliant and Avoid Penalties

Redstone Government Consulting

When you receive a grant, you are expected to have internal controls in place such as policies and procedures, segregation of duties, timekeeping, documentation requirements, etc. If you do not have internal controls, you will need to implement them as soon as possible after award.

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Mastering Accounting for Unallowable Costs: A Guide to CAS 405 Compliance

Public Contracting Institute

To effectively identify unallowable costs: Develop a comprehensive chart of accounts Implement robust internal control systems Provide regular training to accounting staff Conduct periodic internal audits Our Masters Academy: Best Practices in Government Contracting offers invaluable insights into these best practices.

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What Are The Cost Accounting Standards?

Capital Edge Consulting

Instead, the DCAA evaluates whether a contractors accounting system meets the required standards based on specific accounting methods, procedures, and internal controls. Internal Controls : Strong internal controls are necessary to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial reporting.

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Government Contracts Cost and Pricing: The Truth in Negotiations Act, or Whatever the Kids Are Calling It These Days (Part 3)

Government Contracts & Investigations

Implement policies, procedures, and internal controls. Document the rationale for any changes between proposed and actual labor mix. Material : Disclose all documents relevant to sources and pricing for materials, including but not limited to quotations, correspondence, purchase orders, and counteroffers.

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What is Enterprise BI? Everything You Need to Know

Capital Edge Consulting

Instead, the DCAA evaluates whether a contractor’s accounting system meets the required standards based on specific accounting methods, procedures, and internal controls. Internal Controls : Strong internal controls are necessary to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial reporting.