Audit Preparation
Purpose
To ensure the business is fully prepared for regulatory inspections at all times and responds professionally, transparently, and defensibly to any audit or investigation.
Role
Compliance Manager
General Manager
Inventory Manager
Shift Lead
Security
Timing
- Quarterly internal audits
- Prior to scheduled inspections
- Immediately upon regulator arrival
- During surprise inspections
Steps
- Maintain continuous “inspection-ready” operations.
- Perform quarterly internal mock audits.
- Verify that all licenses, SOPs, security footage, and inventory records are up to date.
- Upon regulator arrival, notify the Compliance Manager immediately.
- Escort regulators at all times while on-site.
- Provide only requested data and documentation.
- Log all inspector requests and findings.
- Implement corrective actions immediately for any deficiencies.
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Equipment
- Inspector check-in log
- Audit readiness checklist
- SOP master binder
- Inventory reconciliation reports
- Incident and inspection report forms
Tips
Your staff’s behavior during an inspection matters as much as your paperwork. Having calm, professional conduct reduces enforcement pressure.
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