Risk Matrix
Petty Cash and Change Funds

"A" = Actual Control "P" = Proposed Control

            CONTROLS                
THREATS C-1 Written procedures C-2 Receipts required C-3 Supervisory review and approval C-4 Designated custodian C-5 Supporting documents C-6 Segregation of duties C-7 Record-keeping C-8 Limited access C-9 Secure location C-10 Reconcile records to funds C-11 Custodian counts out change to recipient C-12 Recipient recounts change in custodian's presence C-13 Log of cash overages or shortages-maintain and review monthly C-14 Periodic supervisory reviews of logs, practices, reconciliations
T-1 The City's funds are stolen. A   A A   A A A            
T-2 The City's funds are used for illegal purposes. A A A                      
T-3 The City's funds are lost or misplaced. A   A A     A A A A        
T-4 The City's receipts are not deposited promptly or at all.       P           P       P
T-5 The City's receipts are not deposited in the correct bank account.     P             P       P
T-6 Monies from the petty cash fund, change fund, or checking account are loaned to employees. A A A A                    
T-7 Cash receipts are credited to the wrong account.     P             P       P
T-8 Cash disbursements are charged to the wrong account.     P             P       P
T-9 Incorrect amounts are charged or credited. A                          
T-10 Residual amounts from petty cash advance requests are not returned to the fund.   A A   A                  
T-11 The wrong amount of change is given to a customer.                     A A    
T-12 Blank checks are lost or misplaced. A                          
T-13 The same purchase is paid for more than once. A A A A                    
T-14 Excessive shortages or overages persist. A                       A  
T-15 The petty cash fund, change fund, or checking account are inaccessible in the absence of the custodian or authorized provider. A   A A   A A A            
T-16 Unauthorized persons have access to cash boxes or safes. A   A A   A A A            
T-17 Supporting documents are lost or misplaced. A                          
T-18 Bogus vouchers and/or supporting documents are processed for payment and not detected. A A A   A                  
T-19 The petty cash fund is used as a means of bypassing the City's procurement policies. A                          
T-20 Purchases are not made in the most economical manner available. A A A   A                  
T-21 The amount of the petty cash fund, change fund, or checking account is inadequate for the department's needs. A   A A                   A
T-22 Staff does not follow established cash handling procedures. A   A                     A

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