My LP Portal Till Audit Checklist
A printable, manager-ready till audit checklist used to run consistent, defensible random cash register audits in any small business. Covers preparation, chain-of-custody, count, reconciliation, discrepancy review, follow-up actions, and full documentation.
Use this checklist any time you conduct a random till audit. It is designed to be completed in order, with the cashier present, and signed by both parties. Print one copy per audit and retain in your audit file.
APre-Audit Preparation
- Audit selected randomly (not based on suspicion)
- Cashier identified
- Audit materials ready (this sheet, calculator, pen, count area)
- Manager conducting audit identified
BTill Security
- Cashier present for entire audit
- Till secured and never out of sight
- Chain of custody maintained
- No interruptions during count
CTill Count
- Bills counted (and recounted)
- Coins counted
- Checks verified against transaction record
- Coupons verified
- Vouchers verified
- Receipts reviewed
DReconciliation
- Totals verified
- Second count completed if necessary
EDiscrepancy Investigation
- Transaction history reviewed
- Refunds reviewed
- Voids reviewed
- Discounts reviewed
- Training issues considered
- Findings documented (objective, fact-based)
FFollow-Up Actions
- Coaching completed
- Documentation completed
- Escalation required
- Additional monitoring required
GManager Documentation
This checklist is a general-purpose template and does not constitute legal advice. Before any formal action against an employee, consult an employment attorney in your jurisdiction.
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