Agency Risk Management & Internal Control Standards ARMICS

Agency Risk Management and Internal Control Standards, a directive issued by the State Comptroller, mandates the use of internal control standards and "best practices" that directly support the Commonwealth's vision and long term objectives. This directive requires the implementation and annual assessment of agency internal control systems in order to provide reasonable assurance of the integrity of fiscal processes related to the submission of the transactions to the Commonwealth's general ledger, submission of financial statement directive materials, compliance with laws and regulations, and stewardship over the Commonwealth's assets.

Commonwealth's Vision Statement

"We have a responsibility to be the best-managed state in the country. To do so, we must have a focused vision, and a fiscally responsible system that provides clear, measurable objectives, outcomes and accountability, and that attracts, motivates, rewards, and retains an outstanding state workforce."

Key Steps in the ARMICS Process

• Annual ARMICS Survey
• Transaction Level Testing
• Central Unit & Departmental Certification
• VCU Certification to Virginia Department of Accounts