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<\/div><\/div><div class=\"container\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><h1>Internal Control System<\/h1><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><!--\/container--><div class=\"video-texture \"> <span class=\"ie-fix\"><\/span> <\/div><\/div> <!--\/swiper-slide--><\/div><div class=\"nectar-slider-loading \"> <span class=\"loading-icon none\">   <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; 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Management creates this environment and lead by example. Management must put into place the internal systems and personnel to facilitate the goals of internal controls.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Risk assessment:<\/strong>\u00a0A university must regularly assess and identify the potential for, or existence of, risk or loss. Based on the findings of such assessments, added focus and levels of control might be implemented to ensure the containment of risk or to watch for risk in related areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Monitor:<\/strong>\u00a0A university must monitor its system of internal controls for ongoing viability. Doing so can ensure, whether through system updates, adding employees, or necessary employee training, the continued ability of internal controls to function as needed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Information\/Communication:<\/strong>\u00a0Solid information and consistent communication are important on two fronts. First, clarity of purpose and roles can set the stage for successful internal controls. Second, facilitating the understanding of and commitment to steps to take can help employees do their job most effectively.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Control activities:<\/strong>\u00a0These pertain to the processes, policies, and other courses of action that maintain the integrity of internal controls and regulatory compliance. They involve preventative and detective activities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compliance with laws and regulations<\/strong>: A university\u2019s financial activities must adhere to all relevant laws, regulations, and standards. This involves keeping up-to-date with changes in financial regulations and implementing measures to ensure compliance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Separation of duties<\/strong>: Distributing responsibilities among different people reduces the risk of error or inappropriate actions. 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