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A basic framework for internal control

The benefits of internal control for achieving effective and efficient operational objectives.

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Internal control is not dictatorial leadership, a strict adherence to corporate documentation or an oppressive work environment. It is a complex, multifaceted, interrelated set of programs, processes and business activities that create an environment where a company can achieve its objectives. Functioning internal control provides reasonable assurance to a company’s leadership that the following objectives will be achieved: effective and efficient operations; reliable financial reporting; and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
In this article, the author reinforces that the benefits of internal control for achieving effective and efficient operational objectives, including performance goals, safety and security of personnel and assets, and other business performance goals, is very important to a company’s continued success.
 
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Linda V. Lynch, PMP
Linda V. Lynch, PMP, Black Belt, is a senior reliability compliance specialist within the Burns & McDonnell Compliance and Critical Infrastructure Protection Group. She is an experienced energy industry professional with primary responsibilities for evaluating, coaching, leading and implementing effective internal compliance programs at NERC Registered Entities (REs). She has extensive compliance knowledge and experience for both Operations and Planning (693), and Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) NERC Reliability Standards requirements. As a compliance enforcement specialist at a NERC RRO, she worked directly with REs on the adequacy and sufficiency of mitigating actions and supporting evidence for their mitigation plans. She was also a compliance auditor. Before joining the NERC RRO, she worked at several large investor-owned utilities. Burns & McDonnell has a diverse work force of experienced NERC Reliability Standards compliance specialists who can assist your company with assessments or improvements to existing internal control, or design and implementation of internal control for your company.

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