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You are the senior auditor assigned to the audit of Monterey. The audit partner has asked you to

assist in doing the IT general controls review. The partner has asked you to review this narrative

information and respond to the following questions:

$1.$ What controls and deficiencies exist in the lines of reporting from IT to senior

management? If you note any deficiencies, provide recommendations that can be

included in the management letter.

$2.$ What is your assessment of how Melinda Davison fulfills her IT management

responsibilities? Identify tasks that she does that strengthen the department. Which of her

tasks cause you concern? What changes in her day$-$to$-$day responsibilities would you

make?