Start preparing now for the 2025 Internal Control Certification
The Fiscal Year Update for the 2025 Department Head Internal Control Certification (ICC) will be posted this week. Mark your calendars for the due date for the completed DocuSign Power Form no later than April 22, 2025.
This timeline will avoid interfering with the busy closing and opening of the fiscal year. There will be no changes to the ICC form so completion should be straightforward and familiar. We recognize the time commitment required; however, we believe the time and effort spent on controls is a support for, not a distraction from, your department’s mission.
As part of the ICC, department heads certify that CTR guidance published on PowerDMS, MAComptroller.org, Fiscal Year Memos, CTR Statewide Trainings are included in the department’s written system of internal controls, integrated into daily operations and that training and monitoring are in place.
The ICC highlights the key focus areas that provide the greatest return on investment for internal controls, supporting your department’s mission and effective operations. Effective internal controls have a preventative value, in reducing the risk of theft, fraud, and misuse of Commonwealth assets.
Internal Control Officers are responsible for coordinating internal controls for departments and assisting the department head and other leadership staff with the completion of the ICC.
Action Steps:
- Identify key leadership and operations staff to review last year’s ICC submission, your department Internal Control Plan and your written system of internal controls.
- Review the Internal Controls webpage, the updated Internal Control Policy and Internal Control Guide for annual updates to the Internal Control Plan and written system of internal controls.
- Review the “Internal Controls” folder in PowerDMS for the ICC Compliance Checklist, Frequently Asked Questions for the Internal Control Certification and Internal Control Certification Job Aid to assist you with completion of the ICC.
See our new CTR Compliance Corner for guidance for access to PowerDMS and keeping your Key Contacts current (such as your current Internal Control Officer). Bookmark this page as your one-stop shop for alerts and success factors that you can integrate into your daily operations to keep you safe on your mission.
See our Internal Controls page for more information on internal controls and contact [email protected] if you need support from our Statewide Risk Management Team.