purpose, verifying that the generated information allows the identification of problematic areas as well as any actions taken to correct the situation;
. distribution, checking if the information goes to the appropriate senior management and to those responsible for the entity’s business units and that this information is received by them;
. how regularly the reports are circulated and that the information contained is up-to-date;
. source of the data; and
. who is responsible for their development or control.