The internal auditors should also trace all cash released by evidence room personnel to deposit into the city's bank account. Information systems personnel will make a determination of the auditing capabilities of the current computer software program for the property and evidence section. Information systems personnel will make a determination if the property and evidence computer software system can limit access to the alteration function of the program. The director of police will request periodic auditing of the property and evidence section. The department will continue to work toward ensuring the new RMS has auditing capabilities for all transactions.
Response is the same as that of the director of police.
Response is the same as that of the director of police. Finding Inadequate storage conditions for evidence An internal audit of the property and evidence bureau completed January 1999 noted severe storage and overcrowding problems. Cash, guns, and narcotics were not removed from the property room on a timely basis. Internal auditors also found marijuana on the floor. Our examination found the same problems with storage and disposition of items.