- Helps the officers and board to recall all of the activities accomplished by the Section during the year; a reflection on what was accomplished and what needs to be done next year.
- Sets financial benchmarks after reviewing results from year to year: has income increased? have our expenses increased or decreased and why? is the membership growing? were any new benefits added this year?
- Demonstrates to the board why systems and information exist. Strengthens understanding of operations and the necessity to work together as a team in serving ASCE.
- Improves efficiency by checking to see if a system for evaluating continuing education, for example, is in place, or has eroded, and what needs to be done to implement or upgrade the system.
- Reduces the risk of documents expiring or not being completed, such as insurance coverages, Section annual reports, SPAG requests, Outstanding Section and Branch Awards entry forms, etc., or getting lost, such as the Bylaws, and to ensure that they are maintained in a secure location. It is also important that all the officers know the secure location.
- Offers a fresh perspective as different persons review information and apply their knowledge or research to make improvements in procedures or operations.
- It helps in preparing an annual board report detailing the strengths and weaknesses of the Section (Branch).
- Helps overall confidence in the Section as people (paid staff and volunteer leaders) learn why procedures are in place and that they work well.
- Allows for corrective actions should some information be inaccurate, lost or incomplete.
- Builds a team as committees work together to assist in preparation of an internal operations audit.
- Reduces or completely avoids costs of litigation, replacement of documents and wasted time.
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