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3. Redeployment of Assets <br /> We recommend that once the We reviewed 426 equipment transfer In Process <br /> IT asset manager position has records and found DIT partially meets best <br /> been established, DIT should practices because they: <br /> implement a process to identify <br /> redeployable assets and to • Identify and tag usable hardware and <br /> establish County-wide formal software through department transfers <br /> written redeployment procedures and helpdesk ticket requests. <br /> to retrieve computers and <br /> software licenses that were • Redeploy local or cloud-based <br /> installed on computers that were software licenses (Microsoft/Adobe) <br /> replaced or idle for an extended when computers become inoperable, <br /> period of time. The or user separates from the County. <br /> redeployment of computers and <br /> software licenses is often cost- • Identify computers and laptops that <br /> effective, minimizes could be redeployed because of <br /> unnecessary purchases, County-wide computer upgrade and <br /> reduces over purchasing of replacement initiatives. <br /> assets and reduces data security • Track equipment on loan with an <br /> risks. In/Out log. <br /> Items ta• •ed for rede•lo ment To fully meet best practices, DIT should <br /> trgi•AI,m address current redeployment processes <br /> r o if including establishing a County-wide formal <br /> •a written redeployment procedures to retrieve <br /> A <br /> ' .ilk_ computers and software licenses that were <br /> 2;4 ,�* <br /> = installed on computers that were replaced <br /> or idle for an extended period of time in DIT <br /> 4•, <br /> == ,fEmployee Policies. <br /> E <br /> In January 2021, the new DIT Director <br /> ... _ stated they will redeploy usable IT assets <br /> Figure within the three to five-year warranty <br /> Photo courtesy period. <br /> Office of the County Auditor <br /> IT Asset Management Follow-up Audit Status of Recommendations 14 <br />