Daily Store Audit Checklist

How to use this checklist

Run this every shift in the same order. The goal isn't to add work — it's to make problems obvious within hours instead of weeks. Print one per shift, or use it inside My LP Portal as a digital checklist.

1. Opening checks (before doors open)

• Walk the exterior perimeter — note any damage, suspicious vehicles, or signage issues.
• Disarm alarm; confirm no overnight events on the panel.
• Confirm all camera tiles are live, recording, and unobstructed.
• Verify safe is locked and overnight drop slips reconcile to the log.
• Walk high-risk fixtures — empty packaging? missing displays? security tags loose?
• Note anything unusual before the first customer enters.

2. Register float count

• Each register float counted by the assigned cashier.
• Manager verifies count and signs.
• Variance from prior close investigated immediately, not "later."
• Float locked to exact assigned amount.

3. High-risk merchandise daily count

4. Mid-shift control

• Cash skim if any drawer exceeds threshold (e.g. $400).
• Manager reviews voids, refunds, and no-sales from the morning.
• Camera health spot-check.

5. Closing register count

• POS report printed before counting (prevents adjusting to match).
• Cashier counts; manager verifies.
• Variance documented with reason — not just a dollar amount.
• All voids/refunds from the closing hour reviewed.

6. Closing cash drop

• Two people for the drop wherever possible.
• Drop slip signed and timestamped.
• Safe relocked and physically verified.

7. Closing security walk

• High-risk fixtures walked one final time.
• Stockroom, back doors, and restrooms checked.
• Every exterior door physically pulled (don't trust how it looks).
• Alarm armed; confirmation tone or app notification received.

8. Manager signoff

This checklist is a general-purpose template. Adapt it to your store's specific policies, local regulations, and insurance requirements.