> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://interfacing.gitbook.io/interfacing-help-files/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://interfacing.gitbook.io/interfacing-help-files/auditors/managing-external-audits-apps/tracking-and-monitoring-audit-reports-and-findings/manage-external-audits.md).

# Manage External Audits

Use the **Manage External Audits** module to view all submitted external audits and create new records.

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## Working with External Audits

Use the action buttons in the grid to work with audit reports:

* **Add**: Click to create a new audit report. This opens the [Upload Audit Report & Treat Findings](/interfacing-help-files/auditors/managing-external-audits-apps/managing-audit-reports-and-findings.md) form.
* **View** ( ![](https://1488562728-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FTx7AmE0d2Q4ja20EYjF5%2Fuploads%2FIAlpvjgSBR3lKZjwsXm7%2FIMS-KI-L-9.svg?alt=media\&token=262f3701-b544-43fe-b1bc-d17a29a18e55) ): Click to open an audit report in read-only mode.
  * In **View** mode, you can:
    * Review all details
    * [View or download available templates](/interfacing-help-files/end-users/exploring-apps/working-with-forms/generating-templates.md)

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## See Also

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