Cle Elum-Roslyn addresses audit issues Sep 19, 2008
The report said that district staff lacked adequate experience with the financial requirements details in the School Accounting Manual to properly prepare financial documents, annual reports were prepared by one person without adequate review and oversight and journal entries were prepared by one person without review and oversight. The report also said it appeared the district management and board of directors did not take an active role in oversight of the district s financial statement or... (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Van Ostran tapped for dual VP, CFO role at Nashville Airport Authority Aug 13, 2008
He directed all financial operations, as well as developed agency policies and a comprehensive accounting manual for the commission. Reader Comments. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Fed's Bear Stearns Books Look Prime for Cooking Jun 19, 2008
Rather, the Fed writes its own, in a document called the Financial Accounting Manual for Federal Reserve Banks ... The Fed's accounting manual has none ... Under the Fed's 161-page accounting manual, however, there's no such requirement. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
PriceWaterHouseCoopers hosts forum Dec 6, 2007
Accra, Dec. 5, GNA - The Controller and Accountant General's Department (CAG) is developing a public sector accounting manual to enhance accountability and ensure that the preparation of financial statements in public institutions to meet common standards ... However, there was the need to scale the challenges of costs for training, systems development and accounting manuals preparation, availability of qualified accountants and readiness of governmental departments and agencies to implement... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Nigeria: President Orders Return of Unused Funds Sep 1, 2007
"In his welcome address, the Accountant General of the Federation, Mr. Ibrahim Dankwambo, explained that, "the aim of the treasury accounting manual in the reform agenda is to achieve a system of timely preparation and accurate reporting of financial information at all levels and to uphold the principles of accountability, probity and transparency in the government financial system. " ? 2007 This Day. All rights reserved. Distributed by AllAfrica Global Media (). To contact the copyright holder... (allAfrica.com)
State probes sheriff 's spending Jul 11, 2007
Yesterday, Salmon joined Lamoille County Sheriff Roger Marcoux, president of the Vermont Sheriffs' Association, in issuing a new accounting manual to be used by Vermont sheriffs. "Along with the accounting manual, we will also be recommending new attention to policies and procedures addressing the issue of employee recognition and merit bonus payments," Salmon said. (Boston Globe)
Federal audit: Dade housing funds misused Feb 22, 2007
Duplicate check numbers were written to different vendors on different dates for different amounts, and the agency's accounting manual has not been updated since 1994. These inconsistencies in data made it virtually impossible to utilize the automated audit, data-mining and fraud-detection tools,'' the audit reported. (The Miami Herald)
Board Endorses New Policy, Closes Road for Winter Jan 7, 2007
The policy document passed unanimously and will be placed in the town's accounting manual. Selectmen are in the process of choosing a professional planner for assistance in performing a municipal needs assessment for the town. (Voices, CT)
