The software or IT tools used by the organization to manage its QMS processes should include a link to the internal audit file where the relevant documented information of QMS audits information is saved. the internal auditors should use the IT practice of its organization, but the subcontracted internal auditors should provide the audit documented information in the format required by their clients.
Thanks!
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Marc Kanho
CGSB/ONGC/PWGSC/TPSGC - Hull
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-14-2026 08:30 AM
From: Colleen Nelson
Subject: Internal audit tools that actually make your life easier
Good morning,
Typically, I keep electronic folders for each active audit, along with an Audit Log. Within each folder, I have a set of subfolders; RFI's, Responses to RFI's, and Correspondence (depending upon necessity of the audit effort). Additionally, I maintain a Catalog of all materials provided and a noted file path on each document for traceability.
The folders/templates are readily available to all interested parties and easy to duplicate. This method seems to work for the purposes necessary to our audit efforts. Simple, but effective.
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Colleen Nelson
Other
Original Message:
Sent: 01-13-2026 12:16 PM
From: Jamie Gravatte
Subject: Internal audit tools that actually make your life easier
For those regularly conducting audits or assessments,
What's one tool, template, checklist, or workflow that genuinely saves you time?
OR
How do you keep your audit evidence organized in a way that's efficient and repeatable?
Any folder structures, naming conventions, or digital tools you swear by?
It's always helpful to hear what's working in the field.
Drop your insights below!
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Jamie Gravatte
Community Manager
Exemplar Global
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