Loss Prevention Audit

A walkthrough checklist for store managers and auditors to verify security, cash handling, inventory control and staff compliance. Each section has room for comments, supporting photos can be attached, and the finished audit can be emailed.

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In the Claude connectors directory

Store name

Manager on duty

Audit conducted by

Date of last audit

Today's date

Time

Do all lockable entrance and exit doors have working locks and close fully?

Yes No N/A

Is the back/cash office kept locked, with access limited to management and cashiers auditing their tills?

Yes No N/A

Are non-associates kept out of associate-only areas (break room, processing, back office)?

Yes No N/A

Are associates using only their own IDs to access the POS system?

Yes No N/A

Is the employee purchase log being followed and kept up to date?

Yes No N/A

Are all store cameras working? (If not, list which ones and the steps taken)

Additional comments

Are cashiers counting their own drawers?

Yes No N/A

Are counterfeit detectors working properly?

Yes No N/A

Are proper cash handling procedures followed for $10, $20, $50 and $100 bills? (verify on camera)

Yes No N/A

Do employees know what to do with a counterfeit bill? (Ask a cashier using a made-up scenario)

Yes No N/A

Are counterfeit detectors cleaned regularly? (check sensors for dust)

Yes No N/A

Do managers review the refund and register close report daily?

Yes No N/A

Are registers in clear view of cameras with no major blind spots?

Yes No N/A

Is management following the correct deposit procedure?

Yes No N/A

Do cashiers count change to and from the customer?

Yes No N/A

Additional comments

Are there sharp objects or items posing a serious injury risk to associates or customers?

Yes No N/A

Are there sellable items in the trash, compactor or dumpster?

Yes No N/A

Are there items stashed in work areas?

Yes No N/A

Is the jewelry process followed at production tables and offices?

Yes No N/A

Are e-commerce items manifested and bins shipped on time?

Yes No N/A

Are e-commerce items packed to prevent damage?

Yes No N/A

Are any e-commerce items out for sale on the floor?

Yes No N/A

Does every item have a hang tag or barcode? (check 25 items)

Yes No N/A

Are damaged, hazardous or defective items stored in one place and processed correctly?

Yes No N/A

Additional comments

Are cashiers checking the bottom of baskets and carts on every transaction?

Yes No N/A

Do associates leave only through the front doors?

Yes No N/A

Does video review show bag checks are done at the end of each shift?

Yes No N/A

Are reward posters displayed in the break room?

Yes No N/A

Is the local non-emergency phone number posted?

Yes No N/A

Have all new associates attended orientation and do they understand loss prevention policies?

Yes No N/A

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