Physical configuration audit

An audit is an independent examination of a work product or set of work products to assess compliance with specifications, standards, contractual agreements, or other criteria. There are many different types of audits, such as functional configuration audit (FCA), physical configuration audit (PCA), software audit, and safety audit. The purpose is to conduct an independent review and examination of system records and activities in order to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of the work performed, to ensure compliance with established policy and operational procedures, and to recommend any necessary changes. An audit can be either a formal or informal review of a program, to determine if objectives and requirements have been met. An audit also involves identifying deficiencies, problems, and issues. 

Once the fuel b received, S S b responsible for receipt verification and periodic physical inventory of the material. During a recent S S inventory audit, pieces of fuel were observed in unapproved storage configurations. Operations in the storage facility were immediately suspended until an evaluation demonstrated criticality safety and an additional CS compliance audit of all stored fuel was completed. 

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