NERC compliance audits can be challenging for businesses and organizations within the energy sector as they cross-monitor documents, reports, and other important materials for accuracy and on-time submission. With numerous changes in regulations over time, tracking and managing everything gets complicated, putting efficiency at odds with compliance. With CATS, the management capabilities of users are enhanced while instituting layers for ease of use, adhering to the compliance standards. Certrec’s systems work in collaboration with your team to facilitate efficient action monitoring, documentation, and management reporting and, consequently, smooth out the audit process.
Streamlining NERC Audits with Certrec’s Compliance Tools
NERC regulations can sometimes be hard to follow because everything needs to be tracked, documented, and reported on. Such tasks would instantly illuminate all of the monitoring loopholes. Certrec CATS attempts to mitigate the need to monitor and manage details, such as the risk of being fined for negligence and having to keep track of looming violations. Rather, it seeks to gain control and automate the tasks defined above. CATS does this by staying constantly in tune with the changes in regulatory requirements, putting utility companies ahead of the ever-growing arsenal of compliance fines.
Through CATS, utilities are able to supervise and manage actions, allocate responsibilities, set and monitor timelines, and gain instant insight into reported results. As a result, operational activities are enhanced, and the chances of missing complicated compliance deadlines that can incur hefty penalties are greatly reduced.
How Certrec Changes the NERC Audit Process
Certrec compliance SaaS tools aim to help overcome the anxiety audits cause while longing for stronger compliance performance. By embracing automation, enhanced tracking capabilities, and a strong support framework, Certrec allows clients to:
- Save Time and Reduce Manual Workload: Automating the monitoring of compliance document collection, reporting, and other deadline delegating duties greatly lessens the burden on compliance personnel. It also allows an individual to focus on low-level routine tasks and, depending on strategic complexity, accept the rush toward the deadlines.
- Improve Accuracy and Reduce Errors: Digital and automated compliance documents as well as records monitoring eliminate the chances of human mistakes, inconsistencies during data entry, misplaced, or outdated documents. Certrec’s system ensures that compliance records are maintained up to date, readily available, and well-organized while minimizing the chances of proper non-compliant records being filed.
- Enhance Audit Preparedness: Certrec’s self-assessment and compliance tracking ensures that companies are always audit-ready. With the real-time dashboards showcasing compliance status, no detail is missed. Previously undiscovered gaps are identified before the audit, saving a considerable amount of time and effort. Due to a lack of panic solutions, coping with Audit processes becomes a walk in the park.
- Lower the Risk of Non-Compliance Penalties: Alongside operational downtime, the hefty fines can be evaded. Organizations are informed when new standards are implemented or existing ones modified. Certrec utilities, alongside receiving expert guidance to interpret regulations, focus on improving operational efficiency while preventing penalties.
Conclusion
With appropriate tools and processes, NERC compliance audits don’t have to be as tedious and difficult as they seem. Instead, they can help improve the organization’s culture and risk management. Each step of the audit process, from tracking corrective actions to maintaining comprehensive records and readiness for audits, is simplified with Certrec’s extensive tools and expert-driven support. Coping with compliance doesn’t have to be a burden and can instead give your organization a competitive edge.
Eliminate stress when streamlining your NERC compliance audits. Discover how Certrec’s compliance solutions can support your organization today. Visit www.certrec.com to learn more.
Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed in this blog do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Certrec. This content is meant for informational purposes only.
