Cash Handling Policy Revision Quiz
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What was the primary purpose of the document revision dated 09/17/2024?

To update the Handling of Cash Shortages and Overages policy.

Who was responsible for preparing the document on Handling of Shortages and Overages?

Gladys Del Rosario, Asst. Manager - Cashiering, in the Finance Department.

How did the 09/17/2024 revision impact the handling of cash functions?

It transferred cash handling functions from the Branch Manager to the Senior Cashier.

What is the effective date of the document upon approval?

<p>Immediately upon approval.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which department owns the policy on site operations for handling shortages and overages?

<p>The Finance Department.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the policy on handling cash shortages and overages?

<p>To establish procedures for employees under the Treasury Department when managing cash shortages and overages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for declaring a cash shortage or overage?

<p>The Cashier who incurred the cash shortage or overage is responsible for declaring it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action must be taken for all cash shortages and overages regardless of their amount?

<p>All cash shortages and overages must be declared and reported.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What values do both AB Leisure Exponent Inc. and Total GameZone Xtreme Inc. emphasize for employees handling cash?

<p>Honesty, prudence, and integrity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does this policy impact cash operations at Bingo Plus sites?

<p>It specifically applies to the handling and management of cash exceptions at Bingo Plus sites.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the internal controls mentioned in the policy?

<p>They are essential for ensuring accountability and preventing financial discrepancies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must a Cashier do when determining the cause of a cash discrepancy?

<p>They must account for the cash shortage or overage and establish its cause.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What document supersedes the new policy on cash handling?

<p>OPS-PP-2023-002.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the essential details that must be included in a Cash Shortage Report?

<p>The Cash Shortage Report must include the site name and address, amount of shortage, date of occurrence, probable cause of the shortage, actions taken, and any other relevant information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What actions should be taken immediately after a cash shortage is detected?

<p>The Senior Cashier or authorized personnel must prepare a Cash Shortage Report and inform the relevant departments about the shortage as soon as possible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should the payment of a cash shortage be recorded if it is settled in full by the Cashier?

<p>The payment should be recorded in the system (POS) after the Senior Cashier receives the cash payment and emails the deposit slip to the Treasury Department for confirmation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What procedure should be followed if a Cashier settles a cash shortage through salary deduction?

<p>The Cashier must sign and submit an Authority to Deduct form indicating the amount to be deducted from their salary, which the Senior Cashier will then email to the Treasury Department.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the incident report play in the context of cash shortages?

<p>The incident report serves to document and communicate the details of the cash shortage incident to the Finance Department, ensuring that appropriate follow-up actions are taken.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What documentation must follow the settlement of a cash shortage by a Cashier?

<p>The Cashier must provide an Acknowledgment Receipt for the cash payment and email the deposit slip to the Treasury Department as proof of payment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if the cause of a cash shortage is identified as a Cashier error?

<p>The Cashier should settle the shortage either in cash or through an Authority to Deduct, and this must be documented and reported according to the procedures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for the authorized site personnel to email the Cash Shortage Report?

<p>Emailing the report ensures that the concerned departments receive timely information regarding the cash shortage for immediate action and record-keeping.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step the Cashiering Assistant Manager must take to approve the payment through salary deduction?

<p>The Cashiering Assistant Manager must email the Treasury Department and HR department for approval.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does HR Benefits and Compensation handle the approved amount for the Cashier's payroll?

<p>HR Benefits and Compensation will deduct the approved amount from the Cashier's payroll credit every cut-off until fully settled.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the supplier do if they verify that a cash shortage is due to machine error?

<p>The supplier should issue a service report acknowledging the machine error.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required from the Senior Cashier or authorized site personnel after receiving the service report from the supplier?

<p>They must submit or email the service report to the Finance Department.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action should the Senior Cashier take to record a cash shortage that has been settled through cash?

<p>The Senior Cashier must email the deposit slip to the Treasury Department as proof of payment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must the Senior Cashier do if there was a wrong input of the sales total amount in the POS?

<p>They must prepare an incident report and request POS unlocking to input the correct data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the email sent by the Senior Cashier after settling the machine shortage?

<p>The email is sent to the Treasury Department for monitoring purposes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to avoid shortages or overages in the other collections and advances folder?

<p>It is essential to maintain accurate records and ensure transparency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What steps should be taken if a cash overage is declared?

<p>The Senior Cashier must prepare a Cash Overage Report, deposit the overage immediately, and document it in the system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum amount for which an incident report must be prepared in case of a cash overage?

<p>An incident report must be prepared for cash overages that meet or exceed P20.00.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What actions can be taken against a cashier found guilty of fraud or negligence?

<p>The cashier can be charged with non-compliance, face disciplinary action, and be liable for any losses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the allowed settlement period for a cash shortage between Php1 to Php3000?

<p>The allowed settlement period is 48 hours.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should cash shortages be deposited if identified after the incident date?

<p>They must be deposited immediately or by the next banking day.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mode of settlement for cash shortages above Php3000?

<p>The mode of settlement can be cash or salary deduction, depending on the approved amount.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be included in the Cash Collection Summary document?

<p>It must include columns for 'SESSION NO', 'NATURE', and 'AMOUNT'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who needs to be notified in case of cash overages?

<p>Relevant departments, including the Treasury Department, must be promptly notified.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information should be included in a cash shortage report?

<p>The report should include the site, site address, amount, date, probable cause, actions taken, status, supporting documents, and other relevant information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are the primary recipients of cash shortage or overage notifications?

<p>The primary recipients are the HR and Finance departments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'SHORTAGES ACKNOWLEDGEMENT' form?

<p>The form documents a cashier's agreement to deduct the shortage amount from their paychecks until it is fully settled.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three key groups depicted in the cash shortage process flowchart?

<p>The three key groups are the Cashier, Senior Cashier or Authorized Site Personnel, and the Treasury Department.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What actions should a cashier take upon discovering a cash shortage?

<p>The cashier should determine the cause of the shortage and report it as per the established procedures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What additional information may be required on the Authority to Deduct Form?

<p>The form requires the employee's PAGCOR GEL ID number along with their name, date, total amount, signature, and position.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Treasury Department in the cash shortage reporting process?

<p>The Treasury Department confirms receipt of the deposit slip for the cash shortage payment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What types of events or transactions are tracked in the table provided?

<p>The table captures events and transactions like Morning Rush, Special Events, Check Deposits, and various types of gaming activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Policy on Site Operations for Handling Shortages and Overages

  • This document outlines the policy for handling cash shortages and overages at digiplus sites.
  • Internal document, not for external disclosure without authorization.
  • Document number: FD-PP-2024-008
  • Effective date: Immediately upon approval
  • Date Prepared: 09/17/2024

Document Information

  • Owner: Finance Department
  • Classification: Internal Document
  • Revision: 002

Document Preparer

  • Gladys Del Rosario, Assistant Manager, Cashiering, Finance Department
  • Prepared Date: 09/17/2024

Document Reviewer

  • Diana Beleno, Business Process Manager
  • Roy F. Faderogao, Operations Management Manager
  • Princess Celestial, Treasury Head - Finance Department
  • Mirave Ragasa, Revenue Reporting Supervisor, Finance Department

Document Approver

  • John David Oiga, Financial Controller
  • Neil Kevin Lau, HR Manager
  • Pippen Hui, Corporate Manager
  • Wilfredo Pielago, Chief Financial Officer
  • Jasper Vicencio, ABLE President
  • Andy Tsui, President

Revision History

  • Revision 001: 05/02/2023: Creation of the document
  • Revision 002: 09/17/2024: Updated policy, updated handling of cash shortages and overages, transferred cashiering functions from Branch Manager to Senior Cashier, and updated policy name.

Table of Contents

  • Overview
  • Purpose
  • Coverage
  • Handling of Cash Shortages and Overages
  • Declaration of the Cash Shortage or Overage
  • Reporting of Cash Shortage
  • Payment or Settlement of the Cash Shortage
  • Reporting of Cash Overage
  • Fraud or Negligence
  • Amount of cash shortage threshold and approval
  • Annexes
  • Cash Collection Summary
  • Cash Shortage and Overage Sample
  • Cash Shortage and Overage Report Email Recipients
  • Recording of cash shortages and overages in POS
  • Authority to deduct form
  • Process Flowchart

Handling of Cash Shortages and Overages

  • Cash discrepancies must be properly declared and reported
  • Cashier responsible for determining the cause of discrepancy
  • Prepare a Cash Turnover form/Cash Collection Summary
  • Log discrepancy in the system
  • Prepare an incident report for the Finance Department
  • Reporting of Cash Shortage: proper reporting procedures by Senior Cashier or authorized personnel.
  • Prepare a Cash Shortage Report with clear details.
  • Email the report to the concerned persons.

Payment or Settlement of Cash Shortage

  • Cashier settles shortage in full and in cash: receive payment and sign acknowledgement receipt.
  • Cashier settles shortage through salary deduction: authorization to deduct, HR and Finance approval, deduct amount from payroll.

Machine Error & Supplier Settlement

  • Supplier verifies machine error & cause, creates a service report.
  • Report submitted to Finance.
  • Payment is via credit memo or cash, recording in the system.

Reporting of Cash Overage

  • Relevant departments notified.
  • Overage deposited immediately.
  • Recorded in the system

Fraud or Negligence

  • If shortage/overage due to fraud or negligence, proper disciplinary procedures apply.

Amount of Cash Shortage Threshold and Approval

  • Specified thresholds for cash shortages requiring different approval levels.

Annex A: Cash Collection Summary

  • Detailed form for recording cash transactions.

Annex B: Cash Shortage and Overage Reporting Sample

  • Form for reporting cash shortage or overage incidents.

Annex C: Email Recipients

  • List of recipients for communications regarding cash shortages or overages.

Annex D: Recording and Reversal of Cash Shortages/Overages

  • Detailed steps for recording discrepancies in POS.

Annex E: Authority to Deduct Form

  • Form for salary deductions for cash shortage.

Annex F: Process Flowchart

  • Visual representation of procedures for handling cash shortages and overages – two versions, one for cash, and one for salary deduction.

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Test your knowledge on the recent revisions made to the cash handling policy dated 09/17/2024. This quiz covers important aspects such as responsibilities, effective dates, and internal control measures related to cash shortages and overages. Understand how these changes impact cash operations at Bingo Plus sites.

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