Teller Drawer Surprise Cash Count Audit

Unannounced inspection template for verifying an individual teller cash drawer against the system balance, including denomination breakdown, tender reconciliation, and over/short documentation.

Audit Setup and Teller Identification

• Audit date and time recorded
• Teller name or ID identified
• Drawer or terminal ID identified
• System balance captured before count
• Audit performed unannounced
  Confirm the count was conducted without prior notice to the teller.

Cash Drawer Access and Control

• Drawer was under teller control at time of audit
• Cash drawer opened in auditor presence
• No unauthorized items present in drawer
  Verify the drawer contains only authorized cash, negotiable instruments, and approved supporting items.
• Drawer contents organized for accurate count
• Count area secure and free from interruptions

Denomination Breakdown and Cash Count

• Coins counted and recorded
  Record coin totals by denomination or grouped coin total as required by branch procedure.
• Ones counted and recorded
• Fives counted and recorded
• Tens counted and recorded
• Twenties counted and recorded
• Fifties and hundreds counted and recorded
  Enter the count for $50 and $100 notes separately or combined per branch procedure.
• Physical cash total matches expected drawer balance
  Enter the counted physical cash total. This should match the system balance.

Receipts, Checks, and Supporting Items

• Receipts or transaction slips present and accounted for
• Checks, money orders, or negotiable instruments verified
• Non-cash items match branch policy and supporting records
• Deposit items or cash drops reconciled

Variance Documentation and Corrective Action

• Overage or shortage amount recorded
  Enter a positive amount for overage or a negative amount for shortage if supported by your process.
• Variance explained or escalated per policy
• Corrective action documented
  Describe retraining, recount, supervisor review, incident report, or other follow-up action.

Attestation and Sign-Off

• Inspector signature
• Teller acknowledgment signature
• Final audit status