One evidence base, two levels of detail
Management needs the decisions, exposure and dependencies. Administrators need reproducible observations, affected populations and a practical change sequence. Both should trace back to the same evidence and limitations.
The agreed reporting package
| Deliverable | Useful content |
|---|---|
| Executive assessment | Scope, principal themes, material limitations and decisions for management. |
| Coverage matrix | Workloads, populations, criteria, procedures and examined or excluded areas. |
| Technical findings | Condition, evidence, risk rationale, recommendation, owner and closure criteria. |
| Evidence register | Source, date, population, sample and handling restrictions. |
| Remediation register | Priority, dependencies, effort assumptions, proposed ownership and validation. |
Inspect an original sample
The Meridian Advisory Group AG sample demonstrates the reporting method with invented evidence and findings. It is not a completed client engagement and does not represent your tenant.
Prepare your audit request
Use the Microsoft 365 Audit Planner for a licence-aware starting scope, or the detailed scoping assistant. Review the brief and send it with your enquiry. You can attach your NDA or RFP in the contact form.
