Controls that work in small programs
Even a program with one office person can put simple controls in place:
- Separation of duties: the person who enters vendor bills is not the person who approves and signs payments.
- A second approver for payments above a set amount.
- Monthly card review: the director reviews company card statements with receipts.
- A written discount policy: who can approve discounts, for what reasons, and how they are tracked.
- Bank reconciliations reviewed and signed by the director, owner, or board treasurer each month.
- Mail and deposits opened or logged by someone other than the person who records payments.