I am an IT Auditor and made a mistake on a report that I issued that doesn't change the sensitivity of the finding.

I am an IT Auditor and made a mistake on a report that I issued that doesn't change the sensitivity of the finding. I went through several review and edit iterations with my manager, mapping all workpaper exceptions to the report, including reviewing my artifacts, and somehow I missed one bullet point.

I indicated that there were almost 1000 user profiles in error and there were actually 500. I think that a filter that I removed on Excel was the culprit that I missed.

I'm extremely thorough with my work and pride myself with being very detailed oriented. My manager has berated me even for additional semi colons that went out on a draft. I did mention to him what happened when I found out, stating that the real number was smaller but didn't specify how much since it was after 5pm on Friday. He told me not to worry and that we'd talk once we're back from the holiday break.

I want to fix this wrong but I'm also terrified of another lecture or more berating. Since it's not going to change the outcome of the finding, am I supposed to sent a redacted report or just document to the file?

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  1. Crystal Howell

    I would send a redacted correct report, and indicate as per our conversation prior to the break, I notified you of an error that was on my part excel filter, the Friday before holiday break, you indicated that you wanted to review after the break, I redacted the report and it is now correct. The lesser number had no or minimal effect on the outcome.

    You are making him remember he said no big deal, if he berates, yells, simply say, It seems like you are in need of a to gather or remember your thoughts, let's discuss in an adult manner without yelling, you said it wasn't a big deal.

    Never let anyone berate or yell at you, just remove yourself politely and professionally say we can pick this up after you calm down. Good Luck

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