During a routine bank branch audit, the internal audit function observed that the sole security...

During a routine bank branch audit, the internal audit function observed that the sole security guard at the branch only worked part time. The chief audit executive (CAE) believed that this increased the risk of loss of property and life in the event of a robbery. The branch security manager informed the CAE that a full-time guard was not needed because the branch was in close proximity to a police station. Still, the CAE found this to be an unacceptable risk due to the recent increase in robberies in that area. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step for the CAE to take?