Finance and Accounting risk refers to the potential for errors or discrepancies in financial management, bookkeeping, and reporting. Operating in the web3 space, Endaoment utilizes blockchain technology as the single source of truth, comparing all financial measurements with onchain data to ensure accuracy and integrity. Effective management of these risks is essential for maintaining financial transparency, ensuring regulatory compliance, and upholding the trust of our stakeholders and donors.
Endaoment is committed to maintaining proper financial and accounting management practices, providing accurate financial data to users and stakeholders. We utilize blockchain technology as the definitive source of truth for all financial activities and balances, regularly verifying its validity and alignment with our internal offchain data. Compliance with this policy is mandatory for all employees, contractors, board members, and representatives acting on behalf of Endaoment.
Ensure monthly financials are confirmed through segregation of duties involving one third party, one staff member, and one board member.
Third-Party Financial Audit
Engage third-party auditors to perform comprehensive financial reviews, ensuring segregation of duties and balance testing.
Redundant Record Keeping (Onchain)
Rely on the indelible state of blockchain for redundant record keeping, ensuring data integrity and availability.
Expert Third-Party Controller Services
Utilize expert third-party controller services to confirm monthly financials through segregation of duties involving one third party, one staff member, and one board member.
Expense Reporting Procedures
Implement a documented and auditable process for recording reimbursement requests from employees. All reimbursements must be reported within 30 days of the incurred expense, and the employee submitting the expense must request approval from another member of staff.
Ensure that critical financial procedures and systems have segregated duties to prevent any single individual from having full control over any process without oversight.
Approval Processes
Maintain segregated claim diligence and approval processes to uphold checks and balances.