The MOST important thing to review when determining whether a potential IT service provider's control environment is effective is an independent audit report, because it provides an objective and reliable assessment of the service provider's controls and compliance with standards and regulations. The other options are not as important as an independent audit report, because:
Option B: Control self-assessment is a subjective and voluntary process that may not reflect the actual effectiveness of the service provider's controls.
Option C: This option is incomplete and irrelevant to the question.
Option D: Service level agreements (SLAs) are contractual agreements that specify the expected performance and availability of the service provider, but they do not necessarily indicate the effectiveness of the service provider's controls. References = Risk and Information Systems Control Study Manual, 7th Edition, ISACA,
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