The manual is a companion to GAO's Financial Audit Manual (FAM) and discusses the control objectives that auditors should consider when assessing computer-related controls, and it provides examples of control techniques commonly used at federal agencies along with suggested audit procedures."

FISCAM presents a methodology for performing info. system (IS) control audits of governmental entities in accordance with professional standards. FISCAM is designed to be used on financial and performance audits and attestation engagements. The methodology in the FISCAM incorp. the following: (1) A top-down, risk-based approach that considers materiality and significance in determining audit procedures; (2) Evaluation of entitywide controls and their effect on audit risk; (3) Evaluation of general controls and their pervasive impact on bus. process controls; (4) Evaluation of security mgmt. at all levels; (5) Control hierarchy to evaluate IS control weaknesses; (6) Groupings of control categories consistent with the nature of the risk. Illus.

Includes subject, agency, and budget indexes.

Includes subject, agency, and budget indexes.