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Audit Setup and AEDT Scope

Inspection scope identifies the specific AEDT, hiring stage, and business unit covered

Document the tool name, vendor if applicable, role(s) or job family, and where the AEDT is used in the hiring process.

AEDT use is confirmed in a covered employment decision workflow critical (required)

Verify the tool is used to substantially assist or replace human decision-making in screening, ranking, or selection.

Yes No N/A

Current policy or SOP defines ownership for Local Law 144 compliance

Confirm there is an assigned internal owner for audit tracking, notice management, and remediation follow-up.

Yes No N/A

Independent Bias Audit Verification

Independent bias audit report is current critical (required)

Verify the audit was completed by an independent auditor and is within the current required review period for the AEDT in use.

Yes No N/A

Audit report identifies the AEDT and evaluation methodology critical (required)

Confirm the report clearly names the tool, the assessment method, and the selection rate or impact analysis used.

Yes No N/A

Audit findings and any observed disparities are documented critical (required)

Check that the report includes results by protected category or other required analysis groupings and states whether disparities were found.

Yes No N/A

Corrective actions or mitigation plan exists for any identified deficiency

If the audit identified a non-conformance or adverse impact, verify a documented remediation plan, owner, and target date are present.

Yes No N/A

Public Summary and Disclosure

Public summary of the bias audit is available critical (required)

Confirm a public-facing summary is posted or otherwise made available as required for the AEDT.

Yes No N/A

Public summary includes the required audit date and tool identification critical (required)

Verify the summary identifies the AEDT and states the date of the independent bias audit.

Yes No N/A

Public summary is accessible without unreasonable barriers

Check that the summary is publicly accessible through a stable link or equivalent method and is not hidden behind login or request-only access.

Yes No N/A

Public summary is current and matches the active AEDT version critical (required)

Confirm the posted summary corresponds to the version of the tool currently used in hiring decisions.

Yes No N/A

Candidate Notice and Hiring Workflow Controls

Candidate notice is provided before AEDT use critical (required)

Verify candidates receive notice before the AEDT is used in the hiring process.

Yes No N/A

Notice explains the AEDT's role in the hiring decision process critical (required)

Confirm the notice states that an automated employment decision tool will be used and describes the purpose of the tool in the process.

Yes No N/A

Notice includes instructions for requesting an alternative selection process or accommodation, if applicable

Verify the notice provides a clear contact path or process for candidates who need an accommodation or alternative review path.

Yes No N/A

Notice delivery method is documented critical (required)

Record how the notice is delivered to candidates.

Note (optional)

Records, Exceptions, and Sign-Off

Supporting records are retained for the audit, summary, and notice critical (required)

Confirm records are retained in a retrievable format, including audit report, public summary, candidate notice, and remediation evidence.

Yes No N/A

Any exceptions or non-conformances are documented with owner and due date

List any deficiencies, the corrective action owner, and the target completion date.

Inspector sign-off critical (required)

Inspector confirms the review is complete and accurate.

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Run: NYC Local Law 144 AI Hiring Bias Audit Checklist

Audit Setup and AEDT Scope

Independent Bias Audit Verification

Public Summary and Disclosure

Candidate Notice and Hiring Workflow Controls

Records, Exceptions, and Sign-Off

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