What must remain true?
Every control begins with a defined financial, statutory or decision outcome.
The framework separates the objective, accountability, execution, evidence, review and escalation of each material control.
Every control begins with a defined financial, statutory or decision outcome.
The accountable owner remains responsible even when execution is delegated.
Frequency, inputs, workflow and tolerances are made explicit.
A completed task without retained evidence cannot be independently verified.
Review is separated from preparation where the risk and resources justify it.
Exceptions move to named decision-makers within defined time limits.