--- sourceDocument: xanadu Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/r/yokohama/delta-vancouver-xanadu Release : - yokohama ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - xanadu Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3xv bundleId : - delta3xv --- Combined Audit Management release notes for upgrades from Vancouver to Xanadu ============================================================================= Combined Audit Management release notes for upgrades from Vancouver to Xanadu {#ariaid-title1} ============================================================================================== * Release version: Yokohama * * Updated January 30, 2026 * * ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 6 minutes to read Consolidated page of all release notes for Audit Management from Vancouver to Xanadu. How to use this page -------------------- To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Audit Management release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Vancouver to Xanadu. Tip: If there were no updates for a release notes section in a certain family release, we included a short note for your reference. For example, if a product did not have any updates in Tokyo, the row says "No updates for this release." Important information for upgrading Audit Management to Xanadu -------------------------------------------------------------- Before you upgrade to Xanadu, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-auditmanagement-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|------------------------------| | Vancouver | No updates for this release. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] New features ------------ Between your current release family and Xanadu, new features were introduced for Audit Management. {#dfrn3-auditmanagement-summary__entry__10} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Vancouver | No updates for this release. | | Washington DC | [Manage your documents and work papers with Audit Management as cloud files](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=manage-cloud-docs-using-onedrive-int&family=washingtondc&ft:locale=en-US) : Manage your documents and work papers with Audit Management as cloud files. This capability addresses specific use cases for the engagement and audit task records in the Audit Workspace. Link the cloud files to any GRC record and share a single cloud file with multiple records. [Create a Cloud file configuration on engagements and audit tasks](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=document-access-configuration&family=washingtondc&ft:locale=en-US) : Manage access permissions on the cloud files. Use the Cloud file configuration module to assign the read and write permissions to the users of the cloud files. | | Xanadu | [Generate an audit report for an engagement using Microsoft Word template](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=generate-audit-report&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : Use the Audit Workspace to generate audit reports for an engagement using Microsoft Word template to collaborate with your auditors in an effortless and user-friendly manner. You can manage the generated report as a cloud file either on cloud (Microsoft SharePoint) or as a sys_attachment that is attached to the engagement record. [Cloud document management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=manage-cloud-docs-using-onedrive-int&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : Upload documents from your local computer as cloud files and link them to any record in ServiceNow. You can upload files to a predefined folder path and location. [User role enhancements in Audit Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=r_RolesInstallWAudit&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : The following roles have been added: * Use the Audit approver (sn_audit.approver) role to approve an engagement and audit plan. Anyone with this role can be a part of an approver list. This role is also classified as a lite operator role. * Use the Audit reader (sn_audit.reader) role to view the audit-related entities, such as engagements, plans, observations, and audit tasks. Anyone with this role has exclusive read access to all the entities in the Audit Management application. This role is also classified as a lite operator role. | [ ] Changes ------- Between your current release family and Xanadu, some changes were made to existing Audit Management features. {#dfrn3-auditmanagement-summary__entry__18} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Vancouver | [Workspace record page template upgrade](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=workspace-page-configuration&family=vancouver&ft:locale=en-US) : Streamline page creation, simplify maintenance, and minimize the cost of page ownership by using the new record page template. If you're upgrading and have customizations to workspace record pages, see [Revert the record page templates to the pre-17.x version](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=revert-to-previous-record-page&family=vancouver&ft:locale=en-US). | | Washington DC | [Analytics and Reporting Solutions for Audit Management in Next Experience UI Framework](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=grc-audit-mgmt-content-pack&family=washingtondc&ft:locale=en-US) : Starting with version 18.1.0 of the Audit Management application, the Analytics and Reporting solutions for Audit Management such as the Audit Engagement Overview dashboard and Audit Manager dashboard are available in the Next Experience UI Framework. | | Xanadu | [Domain separation and Audit Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=audit-management-domain-separation&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : Changes are made to the domain assignment process to manage data segregation by the Managed Service Providers related to the objects in Audit Management and Advanced Audit. [Role change for users approving workflows](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=r_RolesInstallWAudit&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) : Approvers for an engagement and audit plan can also use the Audit approver (sn_audit.approver) role as a lite operator role to approve audit workflows. | [ ] Removed ------- Between your current release family and Xanadu, some Audit Management features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-auditmanagement-summary__entry__26} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|------------------------------| | Vancouver | No updates for this release. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] Deprecations ------------ Between your current release family and Xanadu, some Audit Management features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-auditmanagement-summary__entry__34} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|------------------------------| | Vancouver | No updates for this release. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] Activation information ---------------------- Review information on how to activate Audit Management. {#dfrn3-auditmanagement-summary__entry__42} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Vancouver | Install Audit Management by requesting it from the ServiceNow Store. Visit the [ServiceNow Store](https://store.servicenow.com/sn_appstore_store.do#!/store/home) website to view all the available apps and for information about submitting requests to the store. For cumulative release notes information for all released apps, see the [ServiceNow Store version history release notes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sn-store-release-notes&family=vancouver&ft:locale=en-US). | | Washington DC | Install Audit Management by requesting it from the ServiceNow Store. Visit the [ServiceNow Store](https://store.servicenow.com/sn_appstore_store.do#!/store/home) website to view all the available apps and for information about submitting requests to the store. For cumulative release notes information for all released apps, see the [ServiceNow Store version history release notes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sn-store-release-notes&family=washingtondc&ft:locale=en-US). | | Xanadu | Install Policy and Compliance Management by requesting it from the ServiceNow Store. Visit the [ServiceNow Store](https://store.servicenow.com/sn_appstore_store.do#!/store/home) website to view all the available apps and for information about submitting requests to the store. For cumulative release notes information for all released apps, see the [ServiceNow Store version history release notes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sn-store-release-notes&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US). | [ ] Additional requirements ----------------------- If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Audit Management we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-auditmanagement-summary__entry__50} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|------------------------------| | Vancouver | No updates for this release. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] Browser requirements -------------------- If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for Audit Management we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-auditmanagement-summary__entry__58} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|------------------------------| | Vancouver | No updates for this release. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] Accessibility information ------------------------- Review details on accessibility information for Audit Management, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-auditmanagement-summary__entry__66} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|------------------------------| | Vancouver | No updates for this release. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] Localization information ------------------------ If there are specific localization considerations for Audit Management we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-auditmanagement-summary__entry__74} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|------------------------------| | Vancouver | No updates for this release. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] Highlight information --------------------- If there are specific highlight considerations for Audit Management we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-auditmanagement-summary__entry__82} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Vancouver | * Manage your engagements efficiently by using audit plans to perform annual, semi-annual, quarterly, and multi-year planning. * Assess the risk of auditable units to help in risk-based scoping of engagements. * Monitor the progress of your engagements by creating engagement milestones. See [Audit Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=c_GRCAudits&family=vancouver&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Washington DC | * Manage your documents and work papers with Audit Management as cloud files. * Link the cloud files to any GRC record and share a single cloud file with multiple records. * Manage access permissions on the cloud files. See [Audit Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=c_GRCAudits&family=washingtondc&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Xanadu | * Manage your documents and work papers in Audit Management as cloud files. * Link cloud files to any GRC record and share a single cloud file with multiple records. * Upload documents from your local computer as cloud files and link them to any record in ServiceNow. * Use the lite roles introduced in Audit Management for lighter business operations. See [Audit Management](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=c_GRCAudits&family=xanadu&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | [ ]