Did the controls follow the AI-generated change?
The takeaway Follow one change from ticket to production. A policy describes design; linked approval, test and release records show what actually happened.
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Insights & Research
Practical guides for audit, risk and compliance teams: follow an AI change, test an agent's oversight controls or prepare an evidence request. Each guide includes examples and links to resources you can use.
6 educational guides. Written and maintained by AuditPartners. These guides explain assessment and audit work; they are not advice for a specific organization or audit conclusions.
Can a human see, stop and correct the agent?
The takeaway Test whether people can monitor, stop and correct an agent's actions. Retain the scenario, permissions and observed behavior.
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Which engagement supports the decision?
The takeaway Choose by the decision, independence needs and evidence depth. A gap is not a tested exception; neither engagement is certification.
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Will the evidence request produce usable records?
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What would substantiate the vendor's answer?
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Does the risk register lead to a test?
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