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Audit Universe and Risk Assessment Tool
Audit Universe and Risk Assessment Tool
0 - 10 H,MH,M,
Scale ML,L
DISTRIBUTION LOGISTICS
7.7 MH General Operations Potential for process improvement
4.4 ML Safety PPE, Material Handling & Storage, Personal Protective Equip. -
LOTO hardhats, safety glasses, steel-toed
shoes, etc./Forklifts/Lock-Out Tag-
Out
3.6 L CDL Commercial Driver's License - US
Dept. of Transportation regulations
7.6 MH Jewelry Operations Return Room (87/98) - security,
accuracy, process improvement
6.6 MH Consolidated RTV's Accuracy, Content and packaging,
Vendor complaints/SKU accuracy,
store accountability and inventory
5.6 M Order Picking/Stock Accuracy, process improvement -
Status picking, put-away, location,
verification
6.1 M Trailer Audits Scanning merchandise off trailer at
store, compare to manifest (ongoing)
6.7 MH HIPPA, Personal General application (HR) Health Insurance Portability &
Information Specific issues with Hearing Aid and Accountability Act of 1996 - Medical
Optical dpets. Privacy Rule - national standards to
protect the privacy of personal health
information
5.3 ML Background Checks Are they effective? Information kept
confidential? State variations
3.7 ML Use of Bypass SKU Frequency, monitoring (part of
RegisterMon?)
6.4 M PWC Audits Any audit findings that require follow-
up by IA?
7.9 H Internet Sales & Accuracy, potential for fraud, impact
Fulfillment on store sales
3.6 L PC Software Proper site licenses, copyright
compliance
5.7 M Super Users & Control of ADMIN access to
Security' computer systems (PWC issue)
8.6 H Procurement - Outside Construction Contracts, Facilities Proper bidding, execution of all terms
Svcs. Management, Process & conditions/ Operational
Improvement, Procurement Process improvements/Contract oversight
Number
Audit
transaction of activities mation Dispersion Economic suppliers. technological or mgmt to meet integrity of & acctng of system of findings & audits years Med ML -
volume conditions Govt regs. economic changes objectives personnel estimates internal corrective 1 - Within 1 year Med-Lo L -
controls action taken 0 - Current year Low
DISTRIBUTION LOGISTICS
DL General Operations 3 3 1 1 2 0 1 1 2 2 2 3 1.58 MH 7.71
DL Safety PPE, Material Handling 1.20 ML 4.43
& Storage, LOTO 2 2 0 1 0 0 3 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 3
DL CDL 3 1 0 2 0 0 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1.10 L 3.57
06 DL Jewelry Operations 3 2 1 2 0 0 0 2 1 2 1 2 1 0 3 1.57 MH 7.57
06 DL Consolidated RTV's 3 3 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 2 1 1 0 0 3 1.45 MH 6.57
06 DL Order Picking/Stock Status 3 3 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 1 0 0 3 1.33 M 5.57
06 DL Trailer Audits 3 3 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 1 1.40 M 6.14
06 DL Return Trailers 2 3 3 3 0 0 0 2 0 2 1 2 0 0 3 1.60 H 7.86
06 DL/AF FOB 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 2 0 2 1 2 0 0 3 1.70 H 8.71
STORES
Stores Merchandise Pick-up 2 1 3 2 1 0 2 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0.78 L 0.86
Stores Fine Jewelry 3 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0.68 L 0.00
Stores/LP Safety Ergonomics, BBP, 1 3 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.85 L 1.43
Confined Space Entry,
RTK, LOTO, Machinery
& Machine Guarding
Stores/LP Safety Emergency plans 1 2 0 2 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 3 1.07 L 3.29
Stores/LP Safety Housekeeping/Fire 0.95 L 2.29
Safety/ADA 1 1 0 2 0 0 2 2 2 1 0 1 2 0 0
Stores Store Self Audits 3 3 3 3 1 2 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0.95 L 2.29
Stores Markdowns 2 2 3 3 2 2 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 3 1.38 M 6.00
Stores CSKU 2 3 1 3 0 0 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 0 2 1.38 M 6.00
Stores Sauder returns 1 1 1 2 0 1 2 2 0 1 1 1 2 3 2 1.43 M 6.43
Stores PLU 2 2 1 2 0 1 2 1 0 1 0 2 2 2 0 1.02 L 2.86
Stores Pricing Management 3 1 2 2 2 3 1 2 2 2 2 0 0 0 3 1.85 H 10.00
Stores Overs/Shorts 2 2 1 3 0 0 0 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 0 1.17 ML 4.14
HUMAN RESOURCES
06 HR HIPPA, Personal Information 2 1 2 2 0 0 3 2 0 1 0 2 1 0 3 1.47 MH 6.71
06 HR Background Checks 1 1 2 3 0 0 2 1 0 3 0 1 0 0 3 1.30 ML 5.29
INFORMATION SERVICES
06 IS/ST Use of Bypass SKU 1 1 1 3 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 3 1.12 ML 3.71
06 IS PWC Audits 3 3 2 3 0 0 2 1 0 2 0 3 3 1 1 1.43 M 6.43
IS/CC Internet Sales & Fulfillment 3 2 2 1 2 3 2 1 0 2 1 1 0 0 3 1.60 H 7.86
IS PC Software 2 2 0 3 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 3 1.10 L 3.57
06 IS Super Users & Security 2 2 1 0 1 0 2 1 1 1 1 3 0 0 3 1.35 M 5.71
ACCOUNTING/FINANCIAL
06 AF Vendor Accounts 3 2 3 3 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 3 1.43 M 6.43
AF Payroll Integrity 3 3 3 3 0 0 1 1 0 2 1 2 2 2 1 1.45 MH 6.57
AF Payroll Issues (request) 3 3 3 3 0 0 1 1 0 2 3 2 2 2 1 1.58 MH 7.71
06 AF Sales Not Delivered 3 3 3 3 1 1 2 3 0 1 3 3 0 3 0 1.82 H 9.71
06 AF Returns (Not Captured) 2 2 1 3 1 1 2 1 0 1 1 2 0 0 3 1.43 M 6.43
AUDIT UNIVERSE - RISK ASSESSMENT
Based on "International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing"
Coordinating activities
& Control Information
performance mgmt &
Communicating Risk
of & communicating
Compliance with
Compliance with
Safeguarding of
Safeguarding of
Effectiveness &
Effectiveness &
organizational
Reliability and
Reliability and
Laws, Regs &
accountability
Efficiency of
Efficiency of
Operational
Operational
Information
Information
Operations
Operations
Contracts
Contracts
Values
Assets
Assets
mgmt
WAREHOUSE/DC
Whse/DC General Operations
Whse/DC Safety PPE, LOTO
Whse/DC CDL
Whse/DC Jewelry Operations
Whse/DC Consolidated RTV's
Whse/DC Order Picking/Stock Status
Whse/DC Trailer Audits
Whse/DC Return Trailers
Whse/DC FOB
STORES
Stores Merchandise Pick-up
Stores Fine Jewelry
Stores/LP Safety
Stores/LP Safety Emergency plans
Stores/LP Safety Housekeeping
Stores Store Self Audit
Stores Markdowns
Stores CSKU
Stores Sauder returns
Stores PLU
Stores Pricing Isssues
Stores Overs/Shorts
LOSS PREVENTION
LP Fraud
LP Data Security
LP Safety/Asset Protection Comm.
LP Password Security (EJ)
LP Business Continuity Plan
LP FJ Return Room Security
HUMAN RESOURCES
HR HIPPA, Personal Information
HR Background Checks
INFORMATION SERVICES
IS Use of Bypass SKU
IS PWC Audits
IS Internet Sales & Fulfillment
IS PC Software
NO. AUDIT PROGRAM EFF. REV. FREQUENCY FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC JAN
003 DATA SECURITY - QUARTERLY
004 DEPARTMENT MANAGERS - QUARTERLY
105 SALES CONTROL OFFICE 4 QUARTERLY
107 RECONCILIATION OF TERMINAL OPENING FUND 5 QUARTERLY
108 SALES CONTROL OFFICE SECURITY - QUARTERLY
301 PROCESSING TAX EXEMPT SALES 3 QUARTERLY
] STATE TAX EXEMPT DOCUMENTATION - QUARTERLY
502 REQUIRED POSTERS - FEDERAL 5 ANNUALLY 1st QTR.
]] REQUIRED POSTERS - STATE - ANNUALLY 1st QTR.
511 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION [I-9] 6 SEMI-ANNUAL
]]] EMPLOYMENT OF MINORS - STATE - QUARTERLY
801 LAYAWAY SALES - JEWELRY 7 QUARTERLY
801A LAYAWAY SALES & HOLDS - CLEAN UP 1 ANNUAL
804 MERCHANDISE SECURITY - JEWELRY 7 SEMI-ANNUAL
805 JEWELRY REPAIR PROC - DEPARTMENT 7 SEMI-ANNUAL
RECEIVING DIRECT DELIVERIES OF FINE
806 14 QUARTERLY SUSPENDED
JEWELRY
807 VERIFYING FINE JEWELRY SHIPMENT 14 QUARTERLY SUSPENDED
808 FINE JEWELRY SHIPMENTS FROM STORES 6 SEMI-ANNUAL
809 CONTROL OF DIAMONDS 5 QUARTERLY SUSPENDED