# Tasks For Audits

Use audit tasks in Sprinto to track follow-ups, assign corrective actions, and manage auditor findings across your audit events. You can create tasks for specific audit events, audit findings, or individual controls. Tasks can be monitored from the **Tasks** tab within the audit or through the **Dashboard** section.

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### Create a Task for an Audit Event

1. **Log in to the Sprinto Dashboard** and navigate to **Audits** from the left navigation panel.
2. Select the audit event you want to work with.
3. Go to the **Tasks** tab and select **Add task**.

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4. Enter the task details:
   * **Task name** – Provide a descriptive title.
   * **Assigned to** – Choose an admin from the dropdown (defaults to Infosec Officer).
   * **Due date** – Set a deadline for completion.
   * **Description** (optional) – Add task context or instructions.
   * **Attachment** (optional) – Upload supporting files if needed.
5. Select **Add task** to save.

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{% hint style="info" %}
Use audit tasks to assign actions for preparation, remediation, or auditor feedback.
{% endhint %}

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### Create a Task for an Audit Finding

1. Navigate to **Audits** from the left navigation panel and select an audit.
2. Go to the **Findings** tab and open the finding that requires attention.
3. Select **Add task.**

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4. Fill in the task details as above.
5. Select **Add task** to confirm.

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{% hint style="info" %}
If your audit currently has no findings, you can still create standard tasks using the Tasks tab.
{% endhint %}

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### Create a Task for a Security Control

1. Go to **Audits** from the main menu and select the relevant audit.
2. Open the **Evidence.**

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3. Choose the control that requires follow-up.
4. Select **Add task**.

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5. Provide the task details (name, assignee, due date, optional description, and attachments).
6. Select **Add task**.

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{% hint style="info" %}
This is useful for assigning remediation efforts directly linked to a specific control.
{% endhint %}

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### Mark a Task as Complete

1. Navigate to **Audits > Tasks**, or go to **Dashboard > Tasks** and filter by **Audits**.
2. Select the task you want to close.
3. Add completion details:
   * **Completion remark** – Optional notes to describe task closure.
   * **Attachments** – Upload related proof if applicable.

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4. Select **Mark task as complete**.

Once completed, the related check’s status is updated to **Passing**.

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### Request for an Evidence Review

Here's a short video explaining how to request for an evidence review.

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### Share an Audit for Review

Here's a short video explaining how to share your Audit dashboard with an external Auditor.

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### Mark Audit as Complete

Here's a short video explaining how to mark and audit as complete.

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1. Log in to the Sprinto Dashboard and navigate to **Audits**.
2. Select the audit you wish to mark as complete from the **Overview** tab.
3. Click **Mark audit as completed**.

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### Need Help?

For assistance with audit tasks, please contact your Sprinto Customer Success Manager or email [**support@sprinto.com**](mailto:support@sprinto.com).
