What is NOT a focus of a typical audit?

A typical audit primarily focuses on assessing and evaluating the effectiveness and compliance of a program. Audits are often conducted to ensure that the program meets regulatory requirements and standards, which is why evaluating program compliance with regulatory requirements is a key focus area. Additionally, determining if the program has been effectively maintained speaks to the operational aspects of the program, ensuring that all components are functioning as intended and that there are systems in place for ongoing maintenance.

While ensuring all risks are identified is also an important aspect of auditing, it falls under the broader umbrella of compliance and effectiveness — assessing how well a program is managing its risks is critical to maintaining safety and operational integrity.

In contrast, assessing employee awareness of the program is not typically a primary focus during an audit. While employee awareness can contribute to the effective implementation and understanding of a program, audits concentrate more on verifying compliance and effectiveness rather than directly measuring individual employee knowledge or awareness levels. This makes it the least central concern in the context of an audit.