Grocery Store Register Drawer Audit

Scheduled or unannounced audit of grocery store register drawers to verify starting cash, count variances, documentation, and cashier sign-off.

Inspection Details

• Audit type
  Select whether the audit was scheduled or unannounced.
• Store location
  Enter the store, department, or lane identifier being audited.
• Audit date and time
  Record the date and time the drawer audit was performed.
• Auditor name
  Name of the person performing the audit.
• Cashier present for count
  Confirm the assigned cashier was present during the drawer count.

Drawer Identification and Starting Cash

• Register or drawer ID verified
  Record the register number, drawer number, or terminal ID.
• Starting cash amount matches assigned float
  Compare the opening float to the assigned amount for this drawer.
• Drawer seal or control status verified
  Confirm the drawer was secured and control procedures were followed before counting.
• Cashier acknowledged starting amount
  Cashier sign-off confirming the starting amount or drawer control status.

Cash Count and Tender Reconciliation

• Cash counted in drawer
  Enter the total counted cash in the drawer.
• Coins counted separately
  Confirm coins were counted and included in the total.
• Bills counted separately
  Confirm bills were counted and included in the total.
• Checks, coupons, and other tenders reconciled
  Verify non-cash tenders in the drawer match the transaction records.
• Cash count completed without interruption
  Confirm the count was completed in a controlled manner without interruption or unauthorized access.
• Count variance amount
  Enter the over/short variance between expected and counted drawer totals.

Variance Documentation and Corrective Action

• Variance documented with explanation
  Describe the reason for any over/short variance, including transaction, void, or counting issues.
• Supporting records reviewed
  Confirm transaction logs, voids, refunds, or paid-outs were reviewed when a variance occurred.
• Corrective action assigned
  Document the corrective action, retraining, or escalation required for the variance.
• Variance escalated per policy
  Confirm variances outside tolerance were escalated to management or loss prevention per store policy.

Cashier Sign-Off and Inspector Attestation

• Cashier sign-off completed
  Cashier signature acknowledging the audit results and any documented variance.
• Inspector sign-off completed
  Inspector signature confirming the audit was completed and results were recorded accurately.
• Audit notes and follow-up actions recorded
  Capture any additional notes, follow-up tasks, or management review items.