Question:Can the work assignments of audit team members be changed during the audit?

Yes,audit team assignments can be adjustedduring the audit to ensure the audit remains effective and objective.

ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 Clause 9.2.4.1states:“The audit team leader shall reassign tasks as necessary during the audit to ensure audit objectives are achieved.”

TheISO 19011:2018 Clause 6.4.9similarly permits dynamic reassignment of roles based on real-time findings or logistical needs.The auditee’s permission is not required unless changes impact the audit scope or confidentiality agreements.