Preparing for a policy audit - essential documentation

Essential documentation for policy audit readiness: 1) Policy inventory/register with ownership, review dates, approval status, 2) Policy management framework document describing your approach, 3) Evidence of policy approvals (minutes, sign-offs), 4) Training records and acknowledgment logs, 5) Exception request and approval records, 6) Version history showing policy evolution, 7) Communication records (rollout emails, intranet announcements), 8) Compliance monitoring reports, 9) Incident records linked to relevant policies, 10) Stakeholder consultation evidence for major revisions. Organize these with clear cross-references to make auditor walkthroughs efficient.