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What are Compliance Audit OKRs?
The Objective and Key Results (OKR) framework is a simple goal-setting methodology that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s. It became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s, and it's now used by teams of all sizes to set and track ambitious goals at scale.
Writing good OKRs can be hard, especially if it's your first time doing it. You'll need to center the focus of your plans around outcomes instead of projects.
We have curated a selection of OKR examples specifically for Compliance Audit to assist you. Feel free to explore the templates below for inspiration in setting your own goals.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
The best tools for writing perfect Compliance Audit OKRs
Here are 2 tools that can help you draft your OKRs in no time.
Tability AI: to generate OKRs based on a prompt
Tability AI allows you to describe your goals in a prompt, and generate a fully editable OKR template in seconds.
- 1. Create a Tability account
- 2. Click on the Generate goals using AI
- 3. Describe your goals in a prompt
- 4. Get your fully editable OKR template
- 5. Publish to start tracking progress and get automated OKR dashboards
Watch the video below to see it in action 👇
Tability Feedback: to improve existing OKRs
You can use Tability's AI feedback to improve your OKRs if you already have existing goals.
- 1. Create your Tability account
- 2. Add your existing OKRs (you can import them from a spreadsheet)
- 3. Click on Generate analysis
- 4. Review the suggestions and decide to accept or dismiss them
- 5. Publish to start tracking progress and get automated OKR dashboards
Tability will scan your OKRs and offer different suggestions to improve them. This can range from a small rewrite of a statement to make it clearer to a complete rewrite of the entire OKR.
Compliance Audit OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Compliance Audit Objectives and Key Results. We've included strategic initiatives in our templates to give you a better idea of the different between the key results (how we measure progress), and the initiatives (what we do to achieve the results).
Hope you'll find this helpful!
OKRs to enhance efficiency and accuracy in assurance audit process
ObjectiveEnhance efficiency and accuracy in assurance audit process
KRImplement new automation tools boosting audit efficiency by at least 15%
Research and identify potential automation tools for audit processes- Monitor and evaluate the efficiency improvement of these tools
- Implement chosen automation tools into current audit system
- KRAchieve 100% compliance with all relevant insurance regulatory standards
- Implement necessary changes to ensure compliance
- Regularly review insurance regulations for updates
- Schedule consistent compliance audits for quality control
- KRReduce audit process errors by 20% compared to previous measurements
- Implement a comprehensive audit training program for all staff
- Regularly review and update audit procedures and standards
- Utilize automated auditing software to minimize human errors
OKRs to enhance internal controls for a zero-deficiency internal audit
- ObjectiveEnhance internal controls for a zero-deficiency internal audit
- KRTrain all relevant personnel on the updated internal control processes
- Identify personnel requiring updated controls training
- Schedule training sessions for identified personnel
- Conduct evaluation post-training for effectiveness
- KRSuccessfully pass the internal audit with zero major findings
- Conduct pre-audit checks to identify potential issues
- Regularly review and update company policies and procedures
- Train staff on audit procedures and expectations
- KRImplement 100% of internal control recommendations from the previous audit
- Review past audit's internal control recommendations
- Create an implementation plan for all recommendations
- Carry out the implementation plan effectively
OKRs to boost the number of investigations and remediation of critical compliance issues
- ObjectiveBoost the number of investigations and remediation of critical compliance issues
- KRBoost investigations carried out by 25% by enforcing stricter protocols
- Implement consequence management for protocol breaches
- Increase training on investigative protocols
- Establish detailed guidelines for conducting investigations
- KRAchieve 100% compliance in pivotal areas through ongoing reviews and improvements
- Create training programs for continuous process improvement
- Establish routine audits to ensure complete compliance
- Implement regular feedback loops for proactive adjustments
- KRReduce critical compliance issues by 30% through focused remediation
- Train staff on improved compliance practices
- Develop a focused remediation strategy
- Identify common themes in current compliance issues
OKRs to achieve full adherence to all regulatory compliance standards
- ObjectiveAchieve full adherence to all regulatory compliance standards
- KRCorrect or address at least 95% of identified non-compliant elements
- Implement compliant alternatives or fixes for identified issues
- Prioritize non-compliance issues based on severity
- Identify all non-compliant elements within the system
- KRPass an external audit with a minimum score of 90% compliance
- Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance
- Implement necessary changes to meet compliance standards
- Review and understand all compliance guidelines thoroughly
- KRImplement a comprehensive training program for all employees on regulatory compliance
- Schedule and implement mandatory training sessions for all employees
- Determine necessary regulatory compliance topics for training
- Source or create compliance training materials and resources
OKRs to establish an efficient, regulations-compliant team
- ObjectiveEstablish an efficient, regulations-compliant team
- KRAchieve a 95% satisfactory score on Quarterly Compliance Review report
- Implement internal compliance audit prior to review
- Review and improve current compliance policies and procedures
- Conduct regular staff training on compliance standards
- KRRecruit and onboard 5 experts with compliance experience by quarter-end
- Create a detailed job description for compliance experts
- Advertise job openings on relevant platforms
- Develop a comprehensive onboarding program for new hires
- KRArrange and complete a comprehensive training program for all team members
- Schedule training sessions for all team members
- Create a detailed training curriculum covering necessary skill sets
- Monitor participation and progress throughout program
OKRs to achieve a flawless state contract compliance audit
- ObjectiveAchieve a flawless state contract compliance audit
- KRAttain 100% completion of compliance training for all team members
- Assign compliance training to all team members
- Monitor progress and follow up
- Send reminders to complete the training
- KRDemonstrate complete adherence to stipulated protocols in all contract documentation
- Review all contracts for compliance with specified protocols
- Implement checks for protocol adherence in contract creation
- Attend training to understand protocol requirements
- KRImplement biweekly audit preparation meetings for 100% staff participation
- Communicate meeting schedule and expectations to all staff members
- Define agenda and frequency for biweekly audit preparation meetings
- Monitor attendance and actively encourage 100% participation
OKRs to implement robust data privacy compliance framework
- ObjectiveImplement robust data privacy compliance framework
- KRConduct comprehensive audits of 75% of current processes for data privacy compliance
- Execute audits on 75% of selected processes for compliance review
- Train employees on conducting comprehensive data privacy compliance audits
- Identify existing processes and determine which require data privacy audits
- KRAchieve 0 data breaches due to non-compliance with privacy regulations
- Implement updated privacy regulations organization-wide
- Run periodic data protection audits
- Conduct regular privacy compliance training
- KRTrain 100% of staff on data privacy laws and regulations by quarter end
- Develop comprehensive data privacy training program
- Schedule mandatory training sessions for all staff
- Monitor and confirm staff training completion
OKRs to enhance compliance and engagement through sales audit
- ObjectiveEnhance compliance and engagement through sales audit
- KRIdentify and rectify at least 75% of recorded non-compliance issues by week 12
- Devise an effective strategy to rectify issues
- Implement the strategy before week 12
- Review all recorded non-compliance issues
- KRConduct and complete 100% sales audit for all departments by week 8
- Evaluate, compile and submit audit findings by week 8
- Determine essential data points required for sales audit by week 2
- Implement a systematic sales audit process starting week 3
- KRIncrease staff engagement in compliance initiatives by 30% through training and communication
- Implement regular communication channels to discuss compliance matters
- Develop a comprehensive compliance training program for all staff members
- Utilize incentives to motivate staff participation in compliance initiatives
OKRs to ensure compliance through complete closing of audit findings for data governance
- ObjectiveEnsure compliance through complete closing of audit findings for data governance
- KRAchieve 100% closure of existing data governance audit findings
- Implement corrections and verify completion
- Review all existing data governance audit findings
- Develop a detailed rectification plan
- KRConduct two training sessions on data governance improvements and achieve 90% staff attendance
- KRImplement improvements highlighted from audit findings in 80% of relevant areas
- Track and document all changes made
- Identify areas needing improvement from audit findings
- Prioritize implementing changes in 80% of these areas
OKRs to facilitate 27001 certification readiness for the legal team
- ObjectiveFacilitate 27001 certification readiness for the legal team
- KRConduct comprehensive internal audit to identify compliance gaps
- Develop and implement a detailed audit plan
- Assemble an internal audit team with relevant expert knowledge
- Analyze audit findings to pinpoint compliance gaps
- KRTrain 95% of the team on ISO 27001 requirements and procedures
- Monitor and record their progress and completion
- Identify team members not trained in ISO 27001 procedures
- Organize training sessions with an accredited coach
- KRImplement necessary changes for 100% gap closure
- Develop and implement effective solutions
- Identify gaps in current processes or systems
- Monitor and evaluate the solution's effectiveness
Compliance Audit OKR best practices
Generally speaking, your objectives should be ambitious yet achievable, and your key results should be measurable and time-bound (using the SMART framework can be helpful). It is also recommended to list strategic initiatives under your key results, as it'll help you avoid the common mistake of listing projects in your KRs.
Here are a couple of best practices extracted from our OKR implementation guide 👇
Tip #1: Limit the number of key results
The #1 role of OKRs is to help you and your team focus on what really matters. Business-as-usual activities will still be happening, but you do not need to track your entire roadmap in the OKRs.
We recommend having 3-4 objectives, and 3-4 key results per objective. A platform like Tability can run audits on your data to help you identify the plans that have too many goals.
Tip #2: Commit to weekly OKR check-ins
Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to get the full value of your OKRs and make your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.
Being able to see trends for your key results will also keep yourself honest.
Tip #3: No more than 2 yellow statuses in a row
Yes, this is another tip for goal-tracking instead of goal-setting (but you'll get plenty of OKR examples above). But, once you have your goals defined, it will be your ability to keep the right sense of urgency that will make the difference.
As a rule of thumb, it's best to avoid having more than 2 yellow/at risk statuses in a row.
Make a call on the 3rd update. You should be either back on track, or off track. This sounds harsh but it's the best way to signal risks early enough to fix things.
Save hours with automated OKR dashboards
OKRs without regular progress updates are just KPIs. You'll need to update progress on your OKRs every week to get the full benefits from the framework. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:
- It brings the goals back to the top of the mind
- It will highlight poorly set OKRs
- It will surface execution risks
- It improves transparency and accountability
Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use Tability to save time with automated OKR dashboards, data connectors, and actionable insights.
How to get Tability dashboards:
- 1. Create a Tability account
- 2. Use the importers to add your OKRs (works with any spreadsheet or doc)
- 3. Publish your OKR plan
That's it! Tability will instantly get access to 10+ dashboards to monitor progress, visualise trends, and identify risks early.
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