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Control Deficiency

A flaw in the design or operation of an internal control.
A control deficiency exists when a control is poorly designed or fails to operate as intended. It is classified as a simple deficiency, significant deficiency, or material weakness depending on severity. Classification guides the prioritization of remediation efforts.
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