(A) (1) Management uses quality information to achieve the political subdivision’s objectives. The town strives to lead in the areas of financial transparency and accountability.
(2) Using online resources and by adopting standards and investing in systems that exceed state-mandated minimums, town management provides employees and stakeholders with high quality information and informatics systems.
(3) The Clerk-Treasurer and Town Attorney attend training and seminars to stay abreast of changes and developments in requirements and communicate that information effectively to impacted employees.
(B) Management internally communicates the necessary quality information to achieve the political subdivision’s objectives. Internal communications on internal controls are communicated through adoption of formal policies by relevant boards and commissions and/or the legislative body or documented through memos from the Clerk-Treasurer, Legal or relevant department head.
(C) Management externally communicates the necessary quality information to achieve the entity’s objectives. Communications with the State Board of Accounts, other state agencies, grantor agencies, and regulatory agencies are documented by email, memos, letters, and other forms of written correspondence. All documents are maintained in accordance with the town and state’s record retention policies. Reports and policies are cross-checked for accuracy, relevancy, and timeliness of information.
(Ord. 2016-07, passed 12-19-2016)