Control Intelligence

AI Analysis Results

Logical Access & ProvisioningIT General Controls (ITGC)

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49
/ 100
Needs Improvement
Overall Sub-Process Rating
Needs ImprovementControl is partially in place or inconsistently operated.
1 control evaluated3 strengths identified3 gaps identified
Executive Summary

The Logical Access & Provisioning process exhibits controls that are partially in place or inconsistently operated. Several gaps in design effectiveness and operating consistency were identified that, if left unaddressed, could elevate residual risk beyond the organization's tolerance. Prompt remediation is recommended.

Strengths
  • User access to in-scope financial systems is granted... has been partially implemented
  • Exception reporting is generated and reviewed timely
  • Training and awareness programs support control understanding
Gaps
  • Evidence of review lacks timestamp and reviewer identity
  • Monitoring controls are not formally documented or tested
  • Access recertification cadence does not meet policy requirements
Recommendations
  1. 1Conduct an annual control design assessment aligned with framework updates
  2. 2Establish a quarterly monitoring schedule with documented results and sign-off
  3. 3Implement a workflow tool that captures reviewer identity and timestamp for all approvals
Framework Mapping
COSO 2013
Principle P11
SOX 404
ICFR.ITGC.AC.01
IIA Standards 2024
IV.10.2

Control-Level Breakdown (1)

IT-AC-01Needs ImprovementScore: 55/100
User access to in-scope financial systems is granted based on documented approval.
Key Finding

The control is partially implemented but operates inconsistently. User access to in-scope financial systems is granted based on documented approval. Gaps in execution or evidence retention reduce assurance over this area.

Recommendation

Redesign the control to address inconsistencies. Specifically: user access to in-scope financial systems is granted based on documented approval. Assign a control owner and establish a testing cadence.

Framework Tags
COSO P11ICFR.ITGC.AC.01IIA IV.10.2