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Audit finds documentation errors in aviation contracts; aviation and finance staff pledge automation and training
Summary
An audit of Austin Aviation contract management sampled 49 contracts and found documentation errors in 45; auditors recommended stronger review procedures, regular training, and technology automation. Aviation CEO said staffing and systems improvements are underway and Austin Financial Services said procurement-system modernization will include insurance-certificate management.
Lead auditor Christina Kern told the Audit & Finance Committee on Dec. 3 that an audit of Austin Aviation’s contract and vendor management identified a significant documentation problem: in a 49-contract sample, 45 contracts had documentation errors, commonly missing documents or expired insurance certificates.
"Our audit had 1 finding. We found that Austin Aviation's contract management process does not ensure that documentation is accurate," Kern said, and recommended that Austin Aviation strengthen its contract-administration practices by (1) ensuring another…
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