Title Page
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Store#
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Conducted on
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Audit conducted by:
- Blue Montez
- Joseph Munoz
- Larry Tusing
- Shannon Griffin
- Susan Seiffert
- Regional Manager
- District Manager
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Location
Audit Details
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Store Number
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High Shrink Store?
- Yes
- No
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Regional Director
- Gary Alexander
- Garrett Regelman
- Leah Gallagher
- Sheri Clancy
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Region #
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District Manager Name
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District #
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Auditor Name
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Manager Title:
- Store Manager
- FT- Assistant Manager
- PT- Assistant Manager
- Keyholder
- Other
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Manager Name
Inventory Control & Shrink Prevention (30 Points)
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1. Are damaged items tagged, scanned and resolved on a weekly basis and is the store using the correct damage code to process merchandise? Scope 90 days (5 Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Management is not processing damages on a weekly basis
- Damaged items are not labeled with the proper MOS/Damage Tag
- Damages processed using incorrect damage code
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2. Is the store controlling inventory shortages from the DC by acknowledging & reporting shipment errors/missing cartons within 48 hours of receipt? Review prior months shipment screen for any unacknowledged/unresolved shipment. (90 days) (5 points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Outstanding shipment pending in system without follow-up communication to Inventory Control.
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3. Is management acknowledging all merchandise transfers upon receipt and is the transfer system clear of aged merchandise transfers over 15 days in expected arrivals, recently shipped and packing/unpacking status? **Excludes transfers to DC** (5 points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Aged transfers (15+ days) pending in packing/unpacking status
- Aged transfers (15+ days) in expected arrivals
- Aged transfers in recently shipped status
- Received transfers not yet acknowledged in system
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4. Is the MOD able to explain when to request an inventory adjustment and what steps to take when they come across merchandise that shows O/H quantity in the SKU locator but is physically missing from the store? **MOD must mention the following: 5 units per parent SKU must be missing, checking both the sales-floor and back-stock areas.** (5 Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- MOD was not able to explain the proper steps to take prior to requesting an inventory adjustment *variance of 5 or more SKUs', check SKU locator
- MOD was not aware of how to report variances of 5 or more SKUs'
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5. Is buyer initiated MOS handled per store operation's directive? Scope 30 days (5 Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Management is not completing buyer initiated MOS per guidelines
- Management is not processing buyer initiated MOS with the correct adjustment code
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6. Is management properly following up on web orders within 15 days of receipt? (5 Points)
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Which of the following applies to question above?
- Expired web orders 15+ days old without documentation.
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Customer Service (16 Points)
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1. Are customers greeted within 30 seconds of entering the store? (5 Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- I was not greeted upon entering the store
- Customers were not greeted upon entering the store
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2. Are customers consistently re-engaged after the initial greeting both on the sales floor and in the fitting room? (3 Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Customers were not re-engaged after the initial greeting while on the sales floor
- Customers were not re-engaged while in the fitting room
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3. Is the sales floor clean and organized, free from dust/debris, merchandise, price tags, or sensor tags scattered on the sales floor? (3 Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Dust/debris, price tickets, hangers, merchandise sensor tags on the floor.
- Merchandise disheveled in drawers and/or display tables
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4. Is the POS area organized and free of loose change, clutter and shipment?. (3 Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Loose change, accessories, price tickets found in pen holders
- Consumable items found in cash wrap area
- POS area/back counter cluttered in unworkable condition
- Lost and Found items found in cash wrap area
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5. Is the store using the most current TCC application? (2 Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Old TCC applications located at cash wrap
- Store is using old TCC applications
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Knowledge & Awareness (45 Points)
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1. Has last week's LP topic been printed and signed by 80% of scheduled staff? (3 points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Last week’s LP topic was not printed
- Less than 80% of scheduled associates signed the weekly LP training topic sheet
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2. Is the staff member aware of the current monthly LP topic and has the LP bulletin board been updated with the current monthly topic? (3 Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Staff Member was not aware of the current monthly LP topic
- The current monthly LP topic was not posted on the LP bulletin board
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3. Is the staff member aware of the store's daily loss rate for shrink? (3 Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Staff member was not aware of the stores average daily loss rate
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4. Is staff member aware of the stores top 5 shrink departments without referring to the LP bulletin board? (3 Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Staff member was not aware of the top 5 shrink departments
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5. Are the current shrink results posted on the LP bulletin board? (3 Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Current shrink results were not posted on the LP Bulletin board
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6. Is the Emergency Contact Reference Sheet completed with all required information and current business partner contacts? Is the Emergency Contact Reference Sheet posted in a visible location on the LP bulletin board? (3 Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Required information was not completed on Emergency Contact Reference Sheet. Either PD/FD and/or utility information was missing
- The Emergency Contact Reference Sheet did not have current business partner names/phone numbers listed
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7. Is the Business Abuse poster posted and visible on the LP bulletin board and is the staff member familiar with the program? (3 Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Business Abuse poster was not posted on the LP bulletin board
- Staff Member was not familiar with the Business Abuse program
- Business Abuse poster was not visible on the LP bulletin board
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8. Is staff member aware of the "Associate Discount" policy? Areas of concentration: Torrid Cash, Loyalty restrictions, Associate Gift Card guidelines and family members eligible to receive the Associate Discount ? (3 Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Staff member was not aware of Torrid Cash or Loyalty program restrictions
- Staff member was not aware of Associate Gift Card purchase guidelines
- Staff member was not aware of eligible family members
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9. Are associate and/or eligible family member transactions tendered by a member management? (5 Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Associate tendering family/friend transaction
- Management tendering own transaction
- Management tendering family/friend transaction
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10. Is the staff member aware of the bag check policy and are bag checks completed consistently? (3 Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Management is not performing bag checks per company guidelines
- Management is performing bag checks after the associate has clocked out "off" the clock
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11. Is the store following the Associate Hold guidelines? The following information is to be listed on the Hold Tag: Hold type, associate name, current date, hold expires date, SKU information for each item and management signature. Manager holds must be signed by another member of management. Associate Holds cannot exceed 24 hours. (2 Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Associate Hold Tag missing required information- hold type, associate name, current date, hold expires date, SKU for each item on hold and/or management signature
- Manager placing own items on hold and/or authorizing own hold
- Expired holds exceeding 24 hour policy
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12. Is the store following Customer Hold guidelines? The following information is to be listed on the Hold Tag: Hold type, customer name, current date, hold expires date and SKU for each item. All items in the designated hold area must have a completed hold tag attached, expired holds must be returned to the sales floor by the date listed on the hold tag. (2 Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Customer Hold Tag missing required information SKU, name and/or hold type
- Merchandise in hold area without Hold Tag attached
- Expired Holds
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13. Is the staff member aware of the two methods used by Torrid to identify counterfeit currency? (1. OVI color shifting ink 2.Ultraviolet light) (3 points) <br>
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- The store does not have a UV light to detect counterfeit currency
- Staff member was unaware of the OVI color shifting ink
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14. Has the store earned TLC points within the last 90 days? (3 Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- The store has not earned TLC points within the past 90 days
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15. Is the staff member able to explain how to handle credit card transactions when the card does not swipe, the security chip does not read and/or the customer attempts to hand key credit card information into the pin pad? Has the store had any bank chargeback activity within the past 90 days? (3 Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Staff member was unable to explain how to handle credit card transactions when the card does not swipe, the security chip does not read and/or customer is attempting to manually enter credit card information from the pin pad
- The store has bank charge-back activity within the past 90 days
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Loss Prevention (44 Points)
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1. Are fitting room doors closed and locked when unattended? (1 Point)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Fitting room doors were left open when unattended
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2. Are fitting rooms free of merchandise and/or storage? (1 Point)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Merchandise was left in the fitting room by a customer
- Fitting room was being used as storage
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3. Are fitting rooms clear of any signs of theft? (1 Point)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Merchandise tickets and/or defeated sensor tags were found behind benches/chairs, wall grates/pictures and mirrors.
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4. Is the staff obtaining the customer’s name and physically counting each item when the customer enters the fitting room? (1 Point)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Staff member is not obtaining the customer name and/or obtaining a merchandise piece count prior to customer entering the fitting room
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5. Is the EAS system working properly? **Ensure the EAS system is working properly by passing merchandise through the front door EAS towers/antenna ** (5 Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- The EAS system is not working and/or management has not completed work request ticket through R&M
- The EAS system was turned off
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6. Can the staff member explain how to properly respond to EAS alarm activations? (2 Point)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Staff member was not aware of how to properly engage a customer who activated the EAS alarm after making a purchase and upon exiting the store
- Staff member was not able to explain what steps to take when finding unpaid for merchandise in a customer’s bag after responding to a EAS activation
- Witnessed unacknowledged EAS activation while conducting audit
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7. Is sensor tagging compliance meeting/exceeding company expectation of 95%? Scope- inspect 100 items if more than 5 items are found not tagged = no tag (5 Points) <br>
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- EAS tagging falls below the company minimum guideline of 95%
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8. Is management following Trash Removal guidelines? (1) Trash is removed from the store on a daily basis (2) Management personally supervises the removal of any trash (3) Management inspects trash with a witness present (4) Trash is removed while "On" the clock (5) Perimeter door is secured during trash removal process. (2 Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Trash is not removed from the store on a daily basis
- Management not supervising trash removal process
- Management is not inspecting trash prior to removal
- Management/Associate taking out trash while "off" the clock
- Management is leaving perimeter door propped open and/or unlocked during the trash removal process.
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9. Is management following Store Access guidelines, ensuring perimeter doors/gates remain locked during non-business hours to include store opening/closing activities? (3 Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Perimeter doors were not locked prior to store opening
- Perimeter doors were not locked after store closing
- Store not secured during register opening and/or closing process
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10. Is the door from the sales floor leading to the stock room closed during business hours? (2 Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- The door from the sales floor leading to the stock room was propped open
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11. Are stock-room/restroom areas clear of stashed merchandise, price tickets and defeated sensor tags which may be an indication of internal theft? (3 Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Stashed merchandise found hidden in the stockroom, restroom and/or lockers etc.
- Merchandise tickets/defeated sensor tags found stashed in stockroom and/or restroom
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12. Is the emergency exit door armed/functional? (1 Point)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Exit door panic alarm was not functioning properly and/or the battery was dead
- The emergency exit door was not armed
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13. Has management completed the Monthly Perimeter Door Inspection Log? (1 Point)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Management is not completing the Monthly Perimeter Door Inspection Log
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Please provide response:
- The EAS system is not working and/or management has not completed work request ticket through R&M
- The EAS system was turned off
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14. Are all doors, cabinets, locks and keys functional and in working order? (3 Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Broken and/or inoperable hardware in need of repair
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15. Is management following Store Key guidelines and is the MOD physically in possession of store keys during their shift? (3 Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- MOD was not in possession of the store keys
- MOD lost keys
- MOD gave keys to store associate
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16. Are the following areas locked when unattended: IT cabinet, Managers' drawer, registers and filing cabinet? Are the keys to the listed areas secured in the safe? (3 Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- IT cabinet was unlocked
- Managers drawer was left unlocked
- Filing cabinet was left unlocked
- Store Manager is the only person in possession of the filing cabinet key. Unable to access Managers filing cabinet
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17. Does the safe lock? Are all safe mechanisms in working condition? (1 Point)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Safe lock/digital pin pad and/or safe handle in need of repair
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18. Have store locks, keys and/or safe combination been changed following recent management turnover to include integrity issues or keys not returned following management separation? (3 Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Locks have not been changed following management turnover involving integrity
- Keys not returned by former manager
- Lost and/or missing keys
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19. Are all personal belongings secured in a locker or plastic bin inside of the stockroom area? (3 points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Personal belongings found at the cash wrap
- Personal belongings are not secured in a locker or plastic bin
- Lockers were unlocked
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Cash Handling & Media (30 Points)
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1. Is the safe locked at all times? (5 points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Safe was unlocked/day lock
- Safe was left open
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2. Are safe funds accounted for and secured in the safe? (5 Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Safe funds were locked in the managers drawer
- Safe funds were locked inside of a locker
- Safe funds were left on the managers desk
- Safe funds were unsecured at the cash wrap area
- Safe funds not secure because safe was unlocked and/or open
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3. Are bank deposits completed and taken to the bank every Monday/Thursday while management is "On" the clock? * Deposits over $1500 are to be taken to the bank on the next business day * Deposits scheduled falling on a holiday are to be taken to the bank on the next business day. Scope 21 days (5 Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Bank deposits larger than $1,500 are not taken to the bank on the following day
- Managers are not clocked "in" when taking the deposit to the bank
- Bank deposits not taken to the bank on Monday/Thursday per company banking guidelines
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4. Are deposit slips signed by the closing manager and a witness each night? Scope 21 days (3 Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Either the Manager or witness failed to sign the deposit slip
- Closing witness was sent home early to save on payroll
- One person scheduled to close.
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5. Are the deposit amounts, safe fund amounts, O/S amounts and deposit verification information recorded on the paper deposit log? Scope 21 days (2 Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Either Manager or witness name was not listed
- Paper Deposit Log is not completed on a daily basis
- Paper Deposit log missing required information
- O/S information is not filled out consistently
- Deposits bags are not verified daily
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6. Has the electronic deposit log been completed daily with all required information listed: manager/witness name, deposit bag #, response for bag sealed, O/S amount. Scope 21 days <br> (2 Points) ** NA should be listed on days where the store does not have a deposit.
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Managers are not filling out the electronic deposit log on a daily basis
- Required information is not listed on the electronic deposit log
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7. Does the store have a 45 day supply of Torrid bank deposit slips? (3 Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Store does not have 45 day supply of deposit slips
- Wrong store number is printed on the deposit slips
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8. Is Management printing the Till Summary receipt for all registers and reviewing daily sales media verifying all open/close, no sales and paid in/out receipts are accounted for? Scope 7 days (5 Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Management is not printing the Till Summary receipt during store closing process
- Management is not auditing paperwork on a daily basis
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Safety (16 Points)
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1. Does staff member know where to find the Active Incident Poster and is a copy of the Active Incident Poster posted on the LP bulletin board? (1 Points) <br>
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Staff member did not know where to find a posted copy of the Active Incident Poster
- The Active Incident poster was not posted on the LP bulletin board
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2. Is the staff member aware of the store's meeting location in the event of an evacuation and is the meeting location listed on the Active Incident Poster? (1Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Associate was not aware of the stores evacuation meeting location
- Evacuation location not listed on the Active Incident Poster
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3. Does the staff member know the location of the First Aid Kit and Bodily Fluid Clean-Up Kit? (1 Point)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Associate did not know the location of the First Aid Kit
- Associate did not know the location of the Bodily Fluid Clean-Up Kit
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4. Is the store maintaining a properly stocked First Aid Kit with no expired items and sealed Bodily Fluid Clean-Up kit? (1 Point)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- The First Aid Kit had expired items
- The store did not have a First Aid Kit
- The store did not have a Bodily Fluid Clean Up Kit
- The Bodily Fluid Clean Up Kit was not sealed
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5. Are ladders and chairs in good working order? (1 point)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Ladders broken
- Chair broken
- Store is not utilizing OSHA certified ladder
- Store is not using company issued chair
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6. Are ladders properly stored/secured with racking or wall hook? (1 Point)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Ladders are not secured with a wall hook or rack when not being used
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7. Are all fire extinguishers full and properly charged? (1 Point)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Fire Extinguisher pressure gauge is reading outside of the safe "Green Zone"
- Pressure was overcharged
- Low pressure indicating Fire Extinguisher needs to be re-charged
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8. Are all fire extinguishers properly labeled with inspection tag and mounted in a visible location? (1 Point)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Fire extinguishers are missing inspection tags
- Fire extinguisher are not in a visible location
- Fire extinguishers not mounted
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9. Are managers inspecting fire extinguishers every month and filling out the inspection hang tag with initials/date during the first week of every month? (1 Point)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- The inspection date and/or managers initials are not listed on the fire extinguisher inspection tag
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10. Are sales floor objects such as folding tables, marketing materials and fixtures properly assembled and secure? (1 Point)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- The following risk factors were found during the audit, sharp edges and/or broken glass on the sales floor
- Broken shelving and/or tables found on sales floor
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11. Is the sales floor free of slips, trips, falls? (1 Point)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Slip, trip and fall hazards were identified
- Electrical hazards identified
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12. Have all safety related repairs been reported through the R&M Dashboard for repair? (1 Point)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Un-reported safety hazards on the sales floor, fitting room and/or stockroom
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13. Are ADA signs posted at the front door, cash wrap and fitting room and is the store following ADA guidelines by maintaining (36 inches) between fixtures?(1 Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- ADA signage is not posted at the front door
- ADA signage is not posted at the cash wrap
- ADA signage is not posted in the fitting room
- Store is not maintaining 36 inches between fixtures
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14. Is there proper clearance (36 inches) around electrical panels? (1 Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- The electrical panel is obstructed by freight, shipment and/or fixtures
- Merchandise and/or fixtures were on top of the electrical box
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15. Is the store maintaining an unobstructed pathway (42 inches) to rest areas and exit routes? (1 Points)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- The exit route is obstructed by freight, rolling racks, trash/empty boxes and/or fixtures
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- The EAS system is not working and/or management has not completed work request ticket through R&M
- The EAS system was turned off
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16. Is the store current with all required Federal/State Labor posters? **For Canadian stores- Labour Law Poster** (1 Point)
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Listed are the responses that apply to the question listed above:
- Missing Federal Poster
- Outdated Federal Poster
- Missing State Poster
- Outdated State Poster
- Canadian Stores- Missing/Outdated Labour Law Poster
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Date & Time audit completed
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MOD Signature