MCT Beginning T 37

1. The person managing the audit program, among other things, will:

• Establish the objectives and scope of the audit program
• Write the audit procedure
• Obtain the availability of auditors
• Determine participation and responsibilities
• Verify that the audit procedure is approved

2. The implementation of the audit program requires:

• Its approval by top management
• Its communication to the concerned parties
• Audit plans to be followed
• Audit follow-up

3. Improving the audit program takes into account the:

• Rate of implementation of the audit plan
• Percentage of trained persons as internal auditors
• Trends of audits
• Proper application of procedures

4. The results of the process internal audit:

• Are management review outputs
• Are management review inputs
• Allow EMS improvement opportunities to be found
• Are verifiable evidences

5. The objectives of an audit program are influenced by:

• Environmental procedures
• Expectations of top management
• EMS requirements
• Compliance obligations
• Risks identified