Wiki source code of Vendor provides false or misleading information during a CQM Audit

Last modified by Uwe Trueggelmann on 2024/05/17 00:59

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1.1	1	If during a CQM Audit, a Vendor does one of the following:
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	3	* Modifies documented information after being advised of a non-conformity, and the Vendor then attempts to argue there is no non-conformity because of the modified documented information, even though the documented information was modified only after the beginning of the audit, or
	4	* The Vendor intentionally hides records or claims absence of production volume during a certain time period with the apparent intention to prevent the auditor from obtaining evidence for deficiencies of conducting required controls or for poor record keeping,
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	6	then:
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2.1	8	* Document the related observations, preferably in the field for Additional Information from the Auditor on the cqmAP "Coverpage" worksheet, and
1.1	9	* Select Rank "D" for every item included in the audit scope as defined by the Vendor in the cqmAP "Audit Scope & Compliance" worksheet, and
2.1	10	* Select "F - CQM Audit failed" for every label included in the Audit Scope in the section "Certification Recommendation" on the cqmAP "Coverpage" worksheet, and
1.1	11	* The CQM Auditor may end the audit at this stage.