• Addition of error messages regarding date issues, sampling minimums, justification notes, suggestions for improvement, and the requirement to include several program-level strengths.
• Addition of warning messages that highlight unusual scoring, the option to mark as not applicable, etc.
• Automatic score calculation, including dependent questions and questions marked N/A.
• Automatic report creation for the Audit Report and Executive Summary. 

Remember:

• Auditors have a  maximum of 45 days for the on-site portion of the audit, followed by a maximum of 45 days for report writing and submission.
  
• Interview and site sample plans can be submitted to AMHSA for pre-approval.
  
• Templating and/or boilerplating are not allowed – original reports must be created for every audit.
  
• Consequences for auditors may range from warnings to permanent loss of auditor status, while municipalities may lose their COR.

Excel Audits (2010 version)

• Ensure notes include a quantification of score awarded (e.g., “all”, “none”, #/# or %) and sufficient detail – what was reviewed, what you saw, examples of positive responses, etc.
  
• Program Strengths – required for each element. Strengths are usually high-weighted questions that score 100%, or areas in which the organization excels. 
  
• Suggestions for Improvement – required for all questions with less than 80% positive indicators, or for major deficiencies found. Ensure suggestions address the deficiency and are actionable (provide guidance on why the change should be made and explain the benefit to the health and safety management system).

eCompliance Audits

• Findings/notes must include positive findings with a sufficient level of detail.
  
• Program Strengths – include 1-2 program-level strengths per element and explain why they are important (how they benefit the organization).
  
• Suggestions for Improvement – include for all deficiencies. Must contain: 1) the deficiency found 2) change to be made, and 3) why the change is important – explain the benefit to the health and safety management system.