Embarking on a new system implementation can be a daunting journey, but this System Pre-Implementation Audit Work Program is designed to transform uncertainty into confidence. This tool empowers organizations to identify risks, enhance efficiency and ensure compliance before deploying their systems. By evaluating project management strategies, testing protocols, security controls and disaster recovery plans, this resource provides a structured approach to safeguarding system integrity and aligning development efforts with organizational needs. The ultimate goal is to mitigate risks, improve quality and ensure a seamless rollout that satisfies both operational requirements and user expectations.

This document includes three samples, each tailored to address critical aspects of pre-implementation auditing. Sample 1 focuses on evaluating project management strategies, development methodologies, infrastructure planning and security controls to ensure the system’s design aligns with organizational requirements. Sample 2 delves into the planning and development phases, emphasizing risk management, quality assurance and post-implementation review mechanisms. Sample 3 provides a detailed examination of system testing strategies, security application controls and data integrity measures, offering insights into production sequencing activities and user access management. Together, these samples form a robust framework to guide organizations in achieving a successful system rollout.

Audit steps include:

• Verify that mechanisms have been developed to limit the ability to make changes to the application.
• Verify that detailed facility training and education plans, along with future IS support plans, are in place and reviewed for reasonableness.
• Evaluate the application, interface, and associated infrastructure testing strategies and procedures.
• Conduct information-gathering interviews with selected individuals to identify the planned processes.