Audit time doesn't have to be stressful when you have Farmwalk's compliance timeline and evidence tracking. The system provides everything you need to demonstrate compliance quickly and confidently.
Using the compliance timeline
The timeline is your audit trail - it shows exactly when evidence was captured and by whom:
Navigate to the Compliance Timeline from your dashboard
Filter by date range for the audit period
Export or print the timeline as your audit documentation
Use timeline entries to answer auditor questions about timing
Checking evidence coverage
Before your audit, systematically review evidence gaps:
Check your overall compliance score - aim for 80%+ on critical schemes
Review each scheme individually for missing evidence
Look for requirements marked as 'evidence needed'
Verify that evidence is properly linked to the right parcels
Organizing evidence for auditors
Group by scheme - Show evidence organized by compliance framework
Sort by date - Present chronological evidence for time-sensitive requirements
Include context - Ensure evidence descriptions explain what was done
Map references - Use parcel references that auditors can cross-check with their records
Last-minute evidence gaps
If you find gaps close to audit time:
Prioritize critical scheme requirements first
Check if historical evidence exists in your vault but isn't linked
Upload any missing documentation immediately
Add detailed descriptions explaining circumstances if evidence is limited
Common auditor questions
"When was this work completed?" - Use timeline timestamps
"Which parcel was affected?" - Show parcel assignments and map references
"Who performed the work?" - Evidence metadata shows upload user
"How do you track ongoing compliance?" - Demonstrate the compliance scoring system
Tips
Start audit preparation 4-6 weeks before the scheduled date
Keep Farmwalk open during the audit for instant evidence lookup
Print backup copies of critical evidence