AI External Audit Readiness Guide

Meet External Audits with Confidence and Clarity

Prepare AI initiatives for audits by aligning evidence, controls, and narratives across teams.

Create an audit inventory of models, datasets, processes, and third-pa

Form a cross-functional team including compliance, legal, governance, data science, operations, and documentation specialists.

Assign roles for evidence collection, control validation, communications, and auditor liaison.

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Test governance, security, privacy, and quality controls for effective

Address control gaps with remediation plans, ownership, and timelines.

Document test procedures, results, and linkage to risk registers for audit transparency.

Frequently asked questions

How do I assign spokespersons for each domain?

Assign spokespersons for each domain, ensuring clear and consistent communications.

Why is it important to maintain logs of auditor requests?

Maintaining detailed logs of all auditor requests, including responses and supporting documentation, ensures full traceability throughout the audit process.

What should I do when reviewing findings and agreeing on remediation plans?

When reviewing audit findings, it's crucial to collaboratively agree upon effective remediation plans and diligently track their progress until they are successfully closed out.

How should I update governance dashboards and risk registers based on audit outcomes?

Governance dashboards and risk registers must be consistently updated with the key findings and resulting actions from each audit, ensuring stakeholders have an accurate view of the organization's compliance status.

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