# Audit Follow-Up and Verification Template

## Follow-Up Schedule

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Finding ID | [RA-YYYY-SEQ] |
| Finding Title | [Title] |
| Severity | [ ] Critical [ ] High [ ] Medium [ ] Low |
| Original Target Date | [YYYY-MM-DD] |
| Follow-Up Due Date | [YYYY-MM-DD] |
| Verification Owner | [Name] |
| Finding Owner | [Name] |
| Remediation Owner | [Name] |

## Pre-Verification Checklist

| # | Item | Status |
|---|------|--------|
| 1 | Original finding and root cause reviewed | [ ] Complete |
| 2 | Remediation plan actions reviewed | [ ] Complete |
| 3 | Verification test procedures designed | [ ] Complete |
| 4 | Completion evidence received from Remediation Owner | [ ] Complete |
| 5 | System access arranged for testing | [ ] Complete |
| 6 | Interview/walkthrough scheduled (if needed) | [ ] Complete [ ] N/A |

## Verification Test Record

| # | Test Procedure | Method | Evidence Reviewed | Result | Notes |
|---|---------------|--------|-------------------|--------|-------|
| 1 | [Describe specific test] | [ ] Re-performance [ ] Inspection [ ] Observation [ ] Analytics [ ] Inquiry | [EV-ref] | [ ] Pass [ ] Fail | [Notes] |
| 2 | [Describe specific test] | [ ] Re-performance [ ] Inspection [ ] Observation [ ] Analytics [ ] Inquiry | [EV-ref] | [ ] Pass [ ] Fail | [Notes] |
| 3 | [Describe specific test] | [ ] Re-performance [ ] Inspection [ ] Observation [ ] Analytics [ ] Inquiry | [EV-ref] | [ ] Pass [ ] Fail | [Notes] |

## Verification Summary

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Verification Date | [YYYY-MM-DD] |
| Verification Owner | [Name] |
| Tests Performed | [Number] |
| Tests Passed | [Number] |
| Pass Rate | [Percentage] |
| Overall Outcome | [ ] Pass [ ] Partial Pass [ ] Fail |

## Closure Criteria Assessment

| Criterion | Met | Evidence |
|-----------|-----|---------|
| All remediation actions completed | [ ] Yes [ ] No | [Reference] |
| Documentary evidence provided | [ ] Yes [ ] No | [Reference] |
| Independent verification performed | [ ] Yes [ ] No | [Verification Owner name] |
| Root cause addressed (not just symptom) | [ ] Yes [ ] No | [Explanation] |
| Fix is sustainable (embedded in process) | [ ] Yes [ ] No | [Explanation] |
| Working papers fully documented | [ ] Yes [ ] No | [WP reference] |

## Outcome Actions

### If Pass — Closure Memo

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Finding Closed | [ ] Yes |
| Actual Close Date | [YYYY-MM-DD] |
| Days to Close | [Number] |
| Within Target | [ ] Yes [ ] No |
| Closed By | [Name] |
| Approved By | [Name] |

### If Partial Pass — Re-Remediation Request

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Gaps Remaining | [Description of unresolved items] |
| Re-Remediation Deadline | [YYYY-MM-DD] |
| Re-Verification Date | [YYYY-MM-DD] |
| Assigned To | [Name] |

### If Fail — Escalation Record

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Finding Reopened | [ ] Yes |
| Failure Reason | [Description] |
| Escalated To | [Name/Role] |
| Root Cause Review Date | [YYYY-MM-DD] |
| Revised Plan Due | [YYYY-MM-DD] |

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## Follow-Up Status Summary (Monthly Report)

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Report Period | [Month YYYY] |
| Total Open Findings | [Number] |
| Critical Open | [Number] |
| High Open | [Number] |
| Medium Open | [Number] |
| Low Open | [Number] |
| Overdue Findings | [Number] |
| Verifications Performed This Month | [Number] |
| Closures This Month | [Number] |
| Verification Pass Rate | [Percentage] |
| Findings Requiring Escalation | [Number] |

**Sign-off**:

| Role | Name | Date |
|------|------|------|
| Lead Auditor | [Name] | [YYYY-MM-DD] |
| DPO | [Name] | [YYYY-MM-DD] |