Edit and Delete an Audit Finding
Who can use this feature
- Supported on Foundation, Growth, and Scale plans
Editing and deleting an audit finding in the audit center allows you to modify or remove a previously recorded observation or issue identified during an audit. This feature allows auditors and authorized users to make necessary updates to the information associated with a specific finding.
How To Edit an Audit Finding
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Sign in to Scrut, and click Audit → Audit Center on the left navigation menu.
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Select the audit corresponding to the finding.
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Once you’re on the audit page, scroll to the Findings tab, and open the finding that you want to edit.

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Alternatively, you can directly navigate to Audit → Audit Center → Findings tab and open the finding you want to edit.

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Click the edit icon next to the field you want to edit. You can modify the following details:
- Finding Name
- Description
- Assignees
- Department
- Nature of Finding

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Make the necessary changes and click Save.
How To Delete an Audit Finding
Heads Up!
Deleting a finding involves permanently removing it from the audit record. So, proceed with caution.
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Sign in to Scrut, and click Audit → Audit Center on the left navigation menu.
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Select the audit corresponding to the finding.
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Once you’re on the audit page, scroll to the Findings tab, and click the delete icon next to the finding you want to delete.

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Click Delete to confirm.
Note:
When you delete an audit finding, Scrut will unlink the controls linked to it and the status of the controls will revert accordingly.