Once an audit is assigned to you, you will need to make initial contact with the auditee. This may be facilitated directly by GSP/SES or you may be asked to make direct contact.

• establish communications with the auditee’s representatives;
• confirm the authority to conduct the audit;
• provide information on the audit objectives, scope, methods and audit team composition, including technical experts;
• request access to relevant documents and records for planning purposes;
• determine applicable legal and contractual requirements and other requirements relevant to the activities and products of the auditee;
• confirm the agreement with the auditee regarding the extent of the disclosure and the treatment of confidential information;
• make arrangements for the audit including scheduling the dates;
• determine any location-specific requirements for access, security, health and safety or other;
• agree on the attendance of observers and the need for guides for the audit team;
• determine any areas of interest or concern to the auditee in relation to the specific audit.

See GSP/SES Audit Plan Checklist: MEEGAN TO CREATE