During a review of the organization ' s waste management processes, the internal auditor discovered that wastewater is being disposed of inappropriately. The auditor ' s recommendations, suggested to mitigate the risk of regulatory sanctions and reputational damages, were accepted and timelines for implementation were agreed. However, during the internal audit activity ' s periodic follow-up exercise, management indicated that the recommendation was too expensive to implement and the current disposal method has been cost-effective. What should the chief audit executive do in this case?
Submit