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Which action represents an internal control deficiency in an agency responsible for building and maintaining dams?
Suggested Answer: A
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37 comments · newest first
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Domitila
11 months ago
I’m surprised that’s how they handle maintenance!
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Tamekia
11 months ago
Inspections and bond releases are good practices, though.
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Tyisha
11 months ago
Really? They only respond to complaints? That seems risky.
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Yolando
11 months ago
Totally agree, waiting for complaints is not proactive!
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Dean
11 months ago
Option C is definitely a deficiency.
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Josefa
12 months ago
I’m a bit confused, but I thought that checking references (option D) was a standard procedure, so it seems like that wouldn’t indicate a deficiency.
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Brittney
12 months ago
I feel like we had a similar question about maintenance protocols, and I think option C aligns with what we discussed about being reactive instead of proactive.
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Dexter
12 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think releasing the contractor's bond after work is done (option B) is a good practice, so it can't be a deficiency, right?
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Maira
1 year ago
I remember we talked about internal controls and how they should be proactive, so I think option C might be the right answer since it only reacts to issues.
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Johanna
1 year ago
This is a tricky one. I feel like I'm missing some key context about the agency's responsibilities. I'll have to make my best guess based on the information provided.
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Renay
1 year ago
Okay, I've got a strategy here. The agency should have proactive controls in place, not just reactive ones. I'm going to eliminate the options that seem too passive or complaint-driven.
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Johnson
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. Internal controls for a dam agency - that's a new one for me. I'll have to really think through the implications of each choice.
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Harley
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward internal control question. I'll carefully review each option and think about what would represent a deficiency.
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Mammie
1 year ago
Whew, this is a tough one. Objectivity is such an important concept in auditing, but the wording of these options is pretty technical. I'll need to slow down and really think through the implications of each statement.
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Brett
1 year ago
This seems like a tricky question. I'll need to think through the different components and their availability to determine the weakest link.
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Graciela
1 year ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. I'm going to go with option C - Blacklisted leads.
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Madonna
1 year ago
I'm just picturing the poor agency employee who has to wait for that one grumpy dam inspector to file a complaint before they can fix anything. Talk about a recipe for disaster - and a lot of angry calls to the mayor's office!
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Sabra
1 year ago
Yep, C is the way to go. The agency needs to be on top of maintenance, not just responding to problems as they pop up. That's a classic internal control gap right there.
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Truman
1 year ago
C) The agency responds to the maintenance needs only as complaints are received or as employees report problems.
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Salina
1 year ago
B) The agency releases the contractor's bond only after assuring that all work is performed satisfactorily.
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Jules
1 year ago
A) The agency inspects the completed work to assure compliance with the contract specifications.
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Vivienne
1 year ago
Hmm, this one's tricky. But I'd have to go with C as well. Relying on reactive maintenance rather than regular inspections is a recipe for disaster when it comes to critical infrastructure like dams.
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Lasandra
1 year ago
D) The agency checks the references of bidders.
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Pamella
1 year ago
C) The agency responds to the maintenance needs only as complaints are received or as employees report problems.
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Venita
1 year ago
B) The agency releases the contractor's bond only after assuring that all work is performed satisfactorily.
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Nickole
1 year ago
C) The agency responds to the maintenance needs only as complaints are received or as employees report problems.
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Amalia
1 year ago
A) The agency inspects the completed work to assure compliance with the contract specifications.
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India
1 year ago
A) The agency inspects the completed work to assure compliance with the contract specifications.
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Raul
2 years ago
I believe option D is also important. Checking references can help ensure quality work.
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Teddy
2 years ago
I agree with Marcelle. Option C is the only one that represents a lack of proactive internal controls. The other options seem to have proper checks and balances in place.
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Sina
1 year ago
It's important to address maintenance needs before they become bigger issues.
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Xuan
1 year ago
I agree, they should have a system in place to regularly inspect and maintain the dams.
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Noel
1 year ago
I think the agency should be more proactive in maintaining the dams.
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Gianna
1 year ago
Option C is definitely a red flag. Waiting for complaints or problems to arise is not a good practice.
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Marcelle
2 years ago
Option C is definitely the correct answer. Waiting for complaints or reports to address maintenance issues is a clear internal control deficiency.
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Aleta
2 years ago
I agree with Dalene. The agency should proactively address maintenance needs.
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Dalene
2 years ago
I think option C represents an internal control deficiency.