Town of Hartford – Online Banking and Information Security (2016M-385)

Issued Date
November 21, 2017

Purpose of Audit

The purpose of our audit was to review online banking transactions and determine if the electronic financial information is adequately secured for the period January 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016.

Background

The Town of Hartford located in Washington County and has a population of approximately 2,270. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 for total approximately $1.1 million.

Key Findings

  • The Town does not have an online banking policy or a written agreement with the Clerk's private accounting firm or any third party used for IT services to outline the Town's needs and expectations and level of service required.
  • The Board has not developed computer security and disaster recovery plans.

Key Recommendations

  • Adopt a policy for online banking and obtain an updated banking agreement with the Town's financial institution defining online banking security measures.
  • Adopt IT policies and procedures for data security and disaster recovery.