Free audit findings template
Turn every finding into accountable action.
Capture the requirement, evidence, finding, risk, owner, and due date in one practical register that keeps follow-up visible.
Open the audit register
Evidence to closure
Keep the audit useful after the review ends.
A good audit record does more than list faults. It connects each conclusion to evidence, makes the level of exposure clear, and gives the right person a specific action to close.
Use this register during a workplace audit, document review, client preparation exercise, or internal system check. Add as many findings as needed and email the completed record when the review is ready to share.
Important: This template helps organise an audit. It does not define the legal requirements or technical criteria that apply to every workplace.
Close the loop
A finding is only useful when it changes the work.
- Anchor it in evidence.Record enough objective evidence for the conclusion to be understood and verified later.
- Match action to exposure.Prioritise serious risk and failed critical controls, then set realistic ownership and due dates.
- Verify before closing.Confirm that the action changed the condition in practice instead of only completing the paperwork.
Need an independent view of the evidence?
SMG can help define the audit criteria, test controls in practice, classify findings, and turn the result into a workable improvement plan.
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