Para 6.1.25 — MSO (Audit)
Original Rule Text
6.1.25 Some of the important matters to which attention should generally be paid by the Local Audit staff and the Officer-in-charge are mentioned in the Secret Memorandum of Instructions regarding the Extent of Audit. The detailed instructions for their guidance should be included in the local manuals or Memoranda of Instructions.
What This Means
Important matters that local audit staff and officers-in-charge should focus on are outlined in a confidential document called the Secret Memorandum of Instructions regarding the Extent of Audit. Detailed operational instructions for audit staff should be included in local manuals or Memoranda of Instructions specific to each AG office.
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Key Points
- 1The Secret Memorandum of Instructions identifies important audit focus areas
- 2This document covers the extent and depth of audit to be conducted
- 3The document is classified/confidential in nature
- 4Detailed instructions should be in local manuals or Memoranda of Instructions
- 5Local manuals are customized for each AG office's jurisdiction and requirements
Practical Example
A newly appointed Senior Auditor is preparing for her first field inspection. Her supervising officer provides the office's local manual containing detailed checklists and procedures, and separately briefs her on relevant portions of the Secret Memorandum that outline which categories of transactions require deeper scrutiny and what percentage of vouchers must be test-checked.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Memorandum of Instructions kept secret?▼
What is the difference between the Secret Memorandum and local manuals?▼
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