General Administration (Governance)
Description
General Administration (Governance) is the combination of policies and procedures implemented in order to inform, direct, manage, and monitor the activities of the department. Ultimately, this helps move the department toward the achievement of its objectives.
| Self-Assessment |
| Standard | Yes | No | N/A |
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| 1 | Are there documented policies and procedures for departmental activities? | | | |
| 2 | Are personnel adequately trained so they understand applicable requirements and the necessity of compliance? | | | |
| 3 | Are duties properly segregated so that no single individual can initiate, approve, record, and report transactions? | | | |
| 4 | Is there an established system for employees to recommend process or program improvements, or report potential problems including fraud? | | | |
| 5 | Is staff familiar with Kentucky State University’s standards of behavior, such as the Ethics Principles, Conflict of Interest Policy, and Code of Conduct? | | | |
| 6 | Are complete reconciliations of activities performed to ensure reliability of data and information used in decision-making? | | | |
| 7 | Is reliable and accurate reporting routinely provided for management and oversight authorities in a timely manner? | | | |
| 8 | Are continuous assessments of activities made, with refinements made to promote efficiency and effectiveness and to ensure alignment with Kentucky State University’s Strategic Plan? | | | |
| 9 | Are there performance measures established and used to determine the accomplishment of goals and objectives? | | | |
| 10 | Is compliance with applicable laws and regulations monitored? | | | |
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