IIA ASD research report - The Institute of Internal Auditors

Is there sufficient leadership, staff involvement and commitment?B.Federal Government - SOA ProceduresThe checklist of questions below outlines areas to consider so that the successfulimplementation of an SOA can occur.Χ Does the Deputy Head have all info. necessary to be visibly supportive?Χ Is the Deputy’s role established as that of corporate governance?Χ Are you copying the framework documents of another SOA?Χ Does your management team know what the SOA changes will do for yourclients/customers?Χ Has your CEO sought all the primary authorities which the deputy has?Χ During the transition period, is the CEO limiting the agency’s focus to a fewcritical authorities gained?Χ Are you linking your authorities to clear targets and pay back and expecting it afterthe first year?Χ Are those targets secured with well understood and signed accountabilityarrangements with both the Deputy and the management team?Χ Is the annual report going to report the variances in your business plan?Χ Is communication better than before?In the first year of implementation, it is important to recognize the need and importance of:ΧΧΧΧΧcontinual educationreaffirm and justify its actionsmanage the varied expectations of its stakeholderskeep all lines of communication openbuild support and foster understandingConclusionThe recommended ASD frameworks that have been identified include the benefits, risks,and controls necessary to ensure that adequate guidance is available to the users of theseframeworks.æBy categorizing the risks, controls and procedures into the specific ASD classes, the users