The School Board of Broward County, Florida
Meeting: Board Meeting :  D. Management/Facility Audits  
3. D-3. Follow-Up Review of the December 1999, "Review of Education Technology Services_ (ETS) Technology Upgrade Process (Plan 4)" (DEFERRED 4/23/02)
June 04, 2002
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Quick Summary / Abstract
Receive Follow-Up Review of the December 1999, "Review of Education Technology Services_ (ETS) Technology Upgrade Process (Plan 4)."

In accordance with the 2001-2002 Audit Plan, the Office of Management/Facility Audits performed a follow-up review of the December 1999, "Review of Education Technology Services_ (ETS) Technology Upgrade Process (Plan 4). The primary objective of the follow-up review was to determine whether recommendations brought out in the original report have been implemented and whether the recommendations have created stronger internal controls and business practices over the Plan 4 project.

Our original report disclosed twenty (20) observations and recommendations for improvement. We concluded that seven (7) observations and recommendations were resolved, four (4) were partially resolved, three (3) were improved and six (6) were unresolved.

In addition, a recommendation was made to improve contract administration of existing contracts with tele-communication vendors and specific steps to be taken to enhance the Plan 4 Project.

This report is intended to be used as a resource for management and staff.

The Audit Committee reviewed and approved this report for transmittal to the School Board during the Committee_s March 27, 2002 meeting.

There is no financial impact to the School District.


Requested Action
Receive Follow-Up Review of the December 1999, "Review of Education Technology Services_ (ETS) Technology Upgrade Process (Plan 4)."


Summary
In accordance with the 2001-2002 Audit Plan, the Office of Management/Facility Audits performed a follow-up review of the December 1999, "Review of Education Technology Services_ (ETS) Technology Upgrade Process (Plan 4). The primary objective of the follow-up review was to determine whether recommendations brought out in the original report have been implemented and whether the recommendations have created stronger internal controls and business practices over the Plan 4 project.

Our original report disclosed twenty (20) observations and recommendations for improvement. We concluded that seven (7) observations and recommendations were resolved, four (4) were partially resolved, three (3) were improved and six (6) were unresolved.

In addition, a recommendation was made to improve contract administration of existing contracts with tele-communication vendors and specific steps to be taken to enhance the Plan 4 Project.

This report is intended to be used as a resource for management and staff.

The Audit Committee reviewed and approved this report for transmittal to the School Board during the Committee_s March 27, 2002 meeting.

School Board Goals
Goal 4 - All stakeholders will work together to build a better school system.
Goal 3 - All operations of the school system will demonstrate best practices while supporting student achievement.


Financial Impact
There is no financial impact to the School District.




Source of Additional Information
Patrick Reilly, 765-6421 null



Associated File Attachments
Audit Report Part 1 of 2 (Files)  
Audit Report Part 2 of 2 (Files)  
ExecutedARF (Files)