Elements of the COSO Model
Elements of a Finding
Amy's Favorite Downtown Restaurants
Random Facts About Amy's Work History
Which Construction Package is this City Under
100

Leadership sets a tone that emphasizes integrity, accountability, and adherence to policies, ensuring staff understand their responsibilities.

Control Environment

100

State Administrative Manual

Criteria

100

You will most likely see Amy with a beverage from here on Wednesday's

Starbucks

100

What department did she work at prior to High Speed Rail?

Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)

100

Fresno

CP 1

200

Management identifies potential events—such as system failures or compliance gaps—that could impact objectives and evaluates the likelihood and impact of each.

Risk Assessment

200

We recommend implementing a standardized review checklist and training staff to ensure all required documentation is completed and retained.

Recommendation

200

They serve Caribbean food

Café Connection

200

What building did she work at prior to this?

The old Natural Resources Building

200

Hanford

CP 2-3

300

The organization implements measures such as approvals, reconciliations, and segregation of duties to help prevent or detect errors and irregularities.

Control Activities

300

This occurred because staff were not consistently following the established review procedures.

Cause

300

They were known for their pastrami and french dip sandwiches

Bud's Buffet

300

What year did Amy start at HSR?

2020

300

Wasco

CP 4

400

Management provides timely and relevant information to staff and communicates expectations clearly so employees can carry out control responsibilities effectively.

Information and Communication

400

As a result, management cannot rely on the accuracy of recorded information, increasing the risk of errors going undetected.

Effect

400

Amy knows them for their tator tots, they are known for adding mac n cheese to their sandwiches, "The Hemi" and "Tricycle" are the only two sandos withstood the test of time

Drewski's Food Truck

400

What position did Amy start at, at HSR?

Staff Services Management Auditor

400

Madera

CP 1

500

Supervisors regularly review processes, conduct periodic evaluations, and address any identified issues to ensure controls continue to function as intended.

Monitoring Activities

500

The process currently lacks complete documentation to support key approvals.

Condition

500

little Chinese spot known for takeout dim sum and cha sui bao, located on a corner, orange exterior

Lam Kwong

500

What is Amy's first job at the state?

Staff Services Analyst

500

Cocoran

CP 2-3