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Prepare after audit evidence has been evaluated and factual clarifications obtained. Use it to communicate findings, coverage and follow-up expectations to the parties responsible for response and verification.
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Audit Report
Separate objective evidence, finding, classification, risk, response and authorized closure decision.
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Learning
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What it helps you decide
The report converts dispersed audit records into traceable findings and practical actions. It preserves limitations so readers can act on demonstrated weaknesses without mistaking sampled assurance for comprehensive compliance or certification.
How to complete it
- Describe Audit coverage using actual records, locations and samples examined. Record access restrictions and deviations from the plan that materially affect conclusions.
- For each Finding ID, connect Criterion, Objective evidence and Finding description. Explain implications separately from the facts and preserve justified factual corrections.
- Assign the Response owner and Verification needed in Follow-up. Keep proposed correction, completed action and independently verified closure as distinct states.
Who prepares and reviews it
The audit lead compiles the report using auditor and specialist findings. Auditee representatives check factual matters and provide responses; the authorized issuer and closure reviewer act under the agreed audit process.
A mistake to avoid
Removing an evidenced finding merely because the auditee promises a correction confuses agreement on future action with verification that the problem has been resolved.
Illustrative example
Illustrative example: an audit of lifting-equipment records finds incomplete inspection traceability for a sampled subcontractor. The report identifies the exact records and scope limitation, then requests a corrective response. A designated reviewer later checks the evidence before deciding whether the finding can be closed.
Document contents
- Audit coverage
- Findings
- Assessment
- Follow-up
- Project records
- Preparation, review and approval
Required inputs
- Completed audit records and evidence
- Audit scope, criteria and sampling basis
- Auditee responses and agreed factual corrections
Practical tools.
Professional judgment.
Confirm the adopted edition, local amendments, National Annex where relevant, and contract requirements.
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