Making Use of the CIPFA TICK Scores: Guidance for Departments

Page updated 31 May 2013

The CIPFA TICK survey examines nine principles of good practice for evaluating and improving internal control systems, focusing on areas where the practical application of internal control often fails in many organizations. This document discusses each of these principles and provides guidance on actions to take if the results of the CIPFA TICK survey are not aligned with the department's risk appetite.

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Introduction 1 Do internal controls support the department's objectives? 2 Do internal controls reflect roles and responsibilities? 3 Do internal controls link to Individual performance? 4 Do internal controls get applied with sufficient competency? 5 Are internal controls supported by a suitable “tone at the top”? 6 Do internal controls respond to risk? 7 Do internal controls get communicated regularly? 8 Do internal controls get monitored and evaluated? 9 Do internal controls provide for transparency and accountability? Summary	cipfa-tick-scores.pdf (213 KB) pp. (2),16