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DBIS AUDIT FRAMEWORK

Comprehensive Audit Structure and Procedures


PREAMBLE

This document establishes the comprehensive audit framework for the Digital Bank of International Settlements (DBIS). It defines audit authorities, audit types, audit procedures, and audit reporting requirements.


PART I: AUDIT AUTHORITY

Section 1.1: Audit Functions

Audit functions include:

  • Internal audit: Internal audit function
  • External audit: External audit function
  • Compliance audit: Compliance audits
  • Special audits: Special purpose audits

Section 1.2: Audit Independence

Audit independence:

  • Operational: Operational independence
  • Reporting: Direct reporting to SCC
  • Access: Unrestricted access
  • Resources: Adequate resources

Section 1.3: Audit Standards

Audit standards:

  • Professional: Professional audit standards
  • International: International standards
  • Consistency: Consistent application
  • Quality: High quality standards

PART II: AUDIT TYPES

Section 2.1: Financial Audit

Financial audit:

  • Scope: Financial statements
  • Frequency: Annual
  • Standards: Financial audit standards
  • Reporting: Audit reports

Section 2.2: Operational Audit

Operational audit:

  • Scope: Operational processes
  • Frequency: Regular
  • Focus: Efficiency and effectiveness
  • Reporting: Operational audit reports

Section 2.3: Compliance Audit

Compliance audit:

  • Scope: Regulatory compliance
  • Frequency: Regular
  • Focus: Compliance verification
  • Reporting: Compliance audit reports

Section 2.4: Security Audit

Security audit:

  • Scope: Security systems
  • Frequency: Regular
  • Focus: Security effectiveness
  • Reporting: Security audit reports

PART III: AUDIT PROCEDURES

Section 3.1: Audit Planning

Audit planning:

  • Scope: Audit scope definition
  • Objectives: Audit objectives
  • Resources: Resource allocation
  • Timeline: Audit timeline

Section 3.2: Audit Execution

Audit execution:

  • Fieldwork: Audit fieldwork
  • Testing: Audit testing
  • Documentation: Audit documentation
  • Communication: Ongoing communication

Section 3.3: Audit Reporting

Audit reporting:

  • Findings: Audit findings
  • Recommendations: Recommendations
  • Management response: Management response
  • Follow-up: Follow-up procedures

END OF AUDIT FRAMEWORK