Run Layaway Counter Daily Audit — Free

Audit Scope and Opening Check

Audit date and shift recorded

Record the date and time the daily layaway audit was completed.

Note (optional)

Layaway counter open, staffed, and ready for transactions critical (required)

Verify the counter is operational and assigned staff are present for the business day.

Yes No N/A

Daily audit log available and current

Confirm the audit worksheet, log, or system report is available for review and current for today.

Yes No N/A

Active Account Due Date Tracking

All active layaway accounts reviewed against today's due date list critical (required)

Verify every active account was checked against the current due date report or system queue.

Yes No N/A

Accounts due today identified and flagged for customer follow-up critical (required)

Confirm accounts with payments due today are clearly identified for notification or cashier action.

Yes No N/A

Overdue accounts reviewed and escalation steps documented critical (required)

Check that overdue layaway accounts are reviewed and handled according to store policy.

Yes No N/A

Next payment due dates match system records

Verify the due date shown on the active account record matches the POS or layaway management system.

Yes No N/A

Customer contact notes updated for due or overdue accounts

Confirm follow-up notes, call attempts, or reminders are recorded where required by store procedure.

Yes No N/A

Storage Area Organization and Merchandise Control

Layaway items stored in designated, secure area critical (required)

Verify all layaway merchandise is kept only in the approved storage location.

Yes No N/A

Items labeled with correct customer or account identifier critical (required)

Check that each item or package is clearly labeled to prevent mis-picks and account mix-ups.

Yes No N/A

Storage area organized and aisles or access paths unobstructed

Confirm merchandise is arranged so staff can access items safely and efficiently without obstruction.

Yes No N/A

Damaged, opened, or unprotected items identified and documented

Verify any damaged or compromised layaway merchandise is noted and separated per store procedure.

Yes No N/A

High-value or restricted items secured according to store controls critical (required)

Confirm items requiring additional security are stored in the proper controlled location.

Yes No N/A

Unclaimed Layaway Aging Review

Unclaimed layaway aging report reviewed today critical (required)

Confirm the aging report or queue was reviewed for items past expected pickup or payment milestones.

Yes No N/A

Accounts nearing cancellation or hold expiration identified

Verify accounts approaching policy deadlines are flagged for action before expiration.

Yes No N/A

Unclaimed items documented for next-step disposition

Check that items eligible for cancellation, return to stock, or other disposition are documented per policy.

Yes No N/A

Aging exceptions or customer disputes escalated

Confirm any disputed or exception cases are escalated to the supervisor or manager.

Yes No N/A

System Reconciliation and Record Accuracy

System account totals match physical layaway file count critical (required)

Verify the number of active, overdue, and held accounts in the system matches the physical or printed control record.

Yes No N/A

Payments posted today match receipts and transaction history critical (required)

Confirm all payments received are posted correctly and supported by receipts or transaction records.

Yes No N/A

Discrepancies identified and corrected or assigned for follow-up critical (required)

Check that any mismatch between system data and physical records is documented and assigned for resolution.

Yes No N/A

End-of-day reconciliation completed or scheduled

Verify the layaway reconciliation is complete for the day or formally scheduled with ownership assigned.

Yes No N/A

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Run: Layaway Counter Daily Audit

Audit Scope and Opening Check

Active Account Due Date Tracking

Storage Area Organization and Merchandise Control

Unclaimed Layaway Aging Review

System Reconciliation and Record Accuracy

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