> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.monolithforensics.com/monolith/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.monolithforensics.com/monolith/using-monolith/evidence-management/audits/creating-audits.md). # Creating Audits Create an Audit for Evidence or Storage Items and use filters to define which records should be included. ## Create a new audit Navigate to **Evidence Management > Audits** and select **New Audit** to begin creating an Audit.

The Create Audit form includes: 1. **Audit Name:** Enter a short, descriptive name for the Audit. 2. **Assignee:** Select the Monolith user responsible for performing or administering the Audit. 3. **Start Date:** Enter the anticipated start date. 4. **Due Date:** Enter the expected completion date. 5. **Item Type:** Select whether the Audit will contain Evidence Items or Storage Items. Only one Item Type can be selected for an Audit. 6. **Description:** Add context about the purpose or scope of the Audit. 7. **Cancel:** Close the form without creating the Audit. 8. **Create Audit:** Create the Audit using the selected settings and filters. ### Define Which Items to Audit Most Audits only need to include a subset of the Evidence or Storage Items tracked in Monolith. For example, your organization may want to audit: * Items created during a particular year or quarter * A specific Evidence Type * Items associated with a particular location * Storage Items matching certain criteria * Another subset of records relevant to the inventory being performed After selecting an **Item Type**, Monolith displays the Audit Creation Filter. ### Using the Audit Creation Filter The Audit Creation Filter works similarly to the **Query Filter** used throughout Monolith. The available fields depend on the Item Type selected: * Evidence Audits use fields available for Evidence Items. * Storage Audits use fields available for Storage Items. Add one or more filter conditions to define which records should be included in the Audit. For example, an Evidence Audit might include items that: * Have an Evidence Type of **Smartphone** * Were created during a specific year The resulting Audit will contain only the Evidence Items matching those conditions. See **Query Filter** for additional guidance on building field-based filters. {% hint style="warning" %} If no filter is applied, all records for the selected Item Type will be included in the Audit. {% endhint %}

Before creating the Audit, review the filter conditions and confirm that the expected scope is correct. ### Create the Audit After configuring the Audit and any applicable filters, select **Create Audit**. Monolith creates the Audit and adds it to the Audits table. The Audit record shows the number of items included based on the selected Item Type and filter conditions. From there, the Audit can be opened and used to begin verifying the included items.

### Related Documentation * [**Audits**](/monolith/using-monolith/evidence-management/audits.md) * [**Viewing and Accessing Audits**](/monolith/using-monolith/evidence-management/audits/viewing-and-accessing-audits.md) * [**Audit Features & Layout**](/monolith/using-monolith/evidence-management/audits/audit-features-and-layout.md) * [**Auditing Items**](/monolith/using-monolith/evidence-management/audits/auditing-items.md) * [**Using a Scanner**](/monolith/using-monolith/evidence-management/audits/using-a-scanner.md) * [**Query Filter**](/monolith/using-monolith/monolith-ui-features/query-filter.md)