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Review petty cash review against agreed criteria and actual evidence. Separate completed checks from work requiring follow-up.
When this template is useful
Use this after the recorded petty cash review work, or at an agreed review point. Compare the result with the written criteria and keep evidence of any outstanding exception.
How to complete this record
- Check cash log against the stated review period / currency. Reviewer checks receipts and cash movements; retain the difference as unresolved until the reconciliation is evidenced. Keep the confirmation reference and the actual completion date together.
- Record evidence by file, booking or decision reference so another person can find it. Keep pending work open until its required check has been completed.
Completion checks
- Opening cash plus receipts minus spend matches closing cash
- Every expense has a receipt or recorded exception
What to fill in
Begin with the identifying details below. The examples show the level of detail to include; replace them with information that applies to your own task.
| Field | Example entry · fictional |
|---|---|
| Record period | November 2026 |
| Responsible person | Alex Morgan |
| Review period / currency | November / USD |
| Custodian / opening balance | Alex Morgan / opening cash 100.00 |
| Supporting record / revision | CASH-014 / working copy 18 Nov 2026 |
| Dependency review / owner | 19 Nov 2026 / Jamie Lee |
Check 1
Compare the result with the stated criterion. Keep exceptions visible until the follow-up has been verified.
Check 2
Compare the result with the stated criterion. Keep exceptions visible until the follow-up has been verified.
See a worked example
The entries below are fictional. They show the detail needed for this task, including confirmed decisions or clearly named follow-up. Keep the example separate when sharing your own completed record.
Check 1
Acceptance criterion
Opening cash plus receipts minus spend matches closing cash
Observed result / evidence
Opening USD 100 less supported spend of USD 28 gives expected cash USD 72. Actual counted cash is USD 70; the USD 2 difference is unresolved. Record: CASH-014
Decision
Follow-up needed
Follow-up / owner / due
Retain the dated check in CASH-014 / Alex Morgan / 19 Nov 2026
Check 2
Acceptance criterion
Every expense has a receipt or recorded exception
Observed result / evidence
Explanation for the cash difference remains unconfirmed. Do not treat this criterion as fully verified. Record: CASH-014
Decision
Follow-up needed
Follow-up / owner / due
Reviewer checks receipts and cash movements; retain the difference as unresolved until the reconciliation is evidenced / Jamie Lee / 19 Nov 2026
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Questions before you start
What should I double-check for this task?
Opening cash plus receipts minus spend matches closing cash. Every expense has a receipt or recorded exception.
What if I need more space for petty cash review completion review?
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Should I include the filled example when sharing?
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