This checklist is designed to ensure that all findings from the audit are addressed and resolved in a timely manner. It serves to track the resolution progress of each audit finding in order to maintain compliance and improve processes.
Go through all the findings listed in the latest audit report to ensure understanding of each issue that needs to be addressed.
Assign each finding to a specific team member or department responsible for addressing the issue.
Create actionable plans for each finding, detailing the steps that will be taken to resolve the issues.
Establish deadlines for when each action plan should be completed to ensure timely resolution.
Regularly check in on the progress of action plans to ensure that resolutions are on track and to identify any potential delays.
Once a finding has been addressed, document the resolution steps taken and any changes made to processes or policies.
Conduct a final review of all resolved findings and communicate the outcomes to the management team.
Plan a follow-up audit to ensure that the resolutions have been effectively implemented and to assess ongoing compliance.