Compliance Audit Checklist

Run an internal audit that stands up to an external one.

Checklist steps

  1. Agree scope and standard

    Which clauses, sites and period are in scope.

  2. Request evidence in advance

    Policies, records, training logs and previous findings.

  3. Review documentation

    Check documents are current, approved and version controlled.

  4. Interview process owners

    Confirm practice matches the written procedure.

  5. Record findings with evidence

    Classify as major, minor or observation.

  6. Agree corrective actions

    Root cause, owner and due date for each finding.

  7. Report and schedule follow-up

    Issue the report and diarise verification.

Frequently asked questions

How long does this take?

Around 360 minutes end to end once the team knows the steps. Times per step are listed above.

Can I edit this checklist?

Yes. Save it to LemPlates and you can add, remove or reorder steps, assign owners and set due dates.

How often should this be run?

Run it every time the process happens and review the steps at least every six months.