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Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)

25.   Internal audit control system

In carrying out the functions under section 12(1)(c) and (h) of the Act, an accounting officer shall implement expenditure controls to ensure that —

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    (a)     transactions are —

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      (i)     implemented in accordance with standard operating procedures for financial management developed under regulation 24,

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      (ii)     recorded —

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        (A)     in the correct amount and accounting period to which it relates;

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        (B)     in accordance with the correct budget classification and chart of accounts, whichever is applicable;

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    (b)     a commitment register is maintained and updated on a fixed schedule prepared by the Accountant General or Director of Finance;

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    (c)     a payment is not deferred from one financial year to the next financial year;

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    (d)     an asset register is maintained;

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    (e)     an accountable officer is held accountable for expenditure within his or her responsibility.