Internal Control Systems for Purchasing Transactions within the Fourth Marine Division Using Units.

Abstract

This thesis presents a suggested generalized design base to be utilized by the using units of the 4th Marine Division when establishing a system of internal controls for purchasing transactions. It stresses administrative controls which help ascertain the need for a purchase instead of how a purchase is accomplished. After a presentation of the requirements for an adequate system of internal controls, suggested generalized controls were presented. A redesigned purchase request document and simplified flow-charts for the source of supply and purchasing method decision questions are the major controls given consideration. A methodology for the implementation and maintenance of the final tailored system of internal controls (developed ultimately by the Purchasing Officer of the Using Unit) has been included to assist the Purchasing Officer in accomplishing a smooth and complete transition of all personnel who participate in the purchasing process. The final recommendation was that all of the controls be implemented and then adjusted as required.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA127046

Entities

People

  • Chester Arthur Riley Iii

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accounting
  • Contracts
  • Control Systems
  • Costs
  • Directives
  • Education
  • Errors
  • Governments
  • Maintenance
  • Marine Corps
  • Physical Security
  • Procurement
  • Reliability
  • Risk
  • Risk Analysis
  • Standards
  • United States

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Defense Financial Management and Audit.
  • Government Contracting/Procurement.