A practical review framework for Finance, Audit, and Compliance Teams.
Generative AI is making digital records easier to create and harder to judge by appearance alone. This checklist gives professionals a structured way to assess evidence before relying on it.
Originally prepared for the Annual Joint Fraud & Ethics Conference, September 17, 2026.
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Review Steps
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Evidence Types Covered
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Reviewer Decision Record
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Practical indicators that should trigger additional scrutiny.
Immediate Organizational Controls
Actions across finance, audit, procurement, operations, compliance, and technology.
Reviewer Decision Record
A fillable review record for documenting verification, exceptions, escalation, and the final decision.
The Framework
Trust Should Be Established, Not Assumed
The Trust but Verify Framework provides a structured pathway for determining whether evidence can reasonably support a business decision.
Start
Evidence Enters
Outcome
Verified
Escalate
Step 01
Source
Where did it originate?
01
Step 02
Integrity
Has it been altered or generated?
02
Step 03
Authority
Who submitted or approved it?
03
Step 01
Context
Does it match the business reality?
04
Step 05
Confirmation
Can it be verified independently?
05
Step 06
Documentation
Can we show how trust was established?
06
Who It's For
Built for Professionals Who Make Decisions From Evidence
Finance and Accounting
Audit
Fraud and Investigations
Compliance and Risk
Procurement
Business and Operations Leadership
Author
C. Stephan Brown
Founder & CEO, CSB Tech Emporium
About the Author
A Practical Resource You Can Put to Work
C. Stephan Brown is a Bahamian technology strategist, entrepreneur, author, educator, and Founder and CEO of CSB Tech Emporium. He helps organizations modernize through e-commerce, business systems, automation, AI-assisted services, and digital transformation.
He is the author of Cracking the E-Commerce Code: The Bahamas and teaches e-commerce through BTVI's DigiLearn Program. His work focuses on building practical systems that improve operations, decision-making, and long-term growth.
What Would This Review Reveal About Your Own Workflows?
AI-generated evidence is only part of the challenge. Weak approval paths, manual processes, fragmented systems, and informal verification can create risk long before AI enters the picture.
If your organization is reviewing how its technology, approvals, workflows, or controls should evolve, an Introductory Strategy Call can help identify where to start.
