Auditing Policy Step by Step Checklist

Here is top 10 step by step checklist for auditing policy and procedure. This list should be followed by every auditor that want to have a good policy and procedure.

1. Determine the general policy needed.
2. State the high-level purpose for the policy.
3. Perform risk assessment.
4. Present the risk assessment and proposed policy purpose to departmental managers.
5. Determine the policy structure (one large or several small ones).
6. Prepare the policy outline.
7. Get the final signoff of the policy from all departmental managers.
8. Issue the policy to employees, and have them sign it if required.
9. Implement or activate the new policy.
10. Continually review the policy for flaws, and update it as required.