Summary and scope
Ask which workflow, model version, data period, role family, geography, and decision point the audit or validation covered.
Vendor evidence
A vendor saying "AI-assisted" or "human reviewed" is not enough for an evidence file.
Ask for audit summaries, limitation notes, reviewer instructions, change notices, and candidate-facing support before renewal pressure hits.
Evidence to request
Keep the request narrow enough that a vendor can answer it.
Known gaps and exclusions
Ask where the tool should not be used, which populations or roles were not tested, and what assumptions the vendor makes.
Reviewer instructions
Ask what reviewers see, how recommendations can be overridden, how decisions are logged, and what support exists for candidate-facing notices.
Renewal rhythm