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What Makes a Task "Overdue"?
Audit tasks in Audit Now are considered overdue when they are not completed within the assigned due date window.
A task is flagged as overdue if:
- The current date is later than the task’s Due Date (for incomplete tasks)
- The completion date is later than the task’s Due Date (for complete tasks)
This condition is valid for tasks in any of the following statuses:
- Scheduled
- In Progress
- Ready to Start
- Completed (if completed late)
- Cancelled
- Paused
❗ Overdue is not a status, but a condition applied to tasks based on timing.
How to Identify Overdue Tasks
Web and Mobile Application
- Overdue tasks are visually highlighted with:
- A yellow tag
- A clock icon in the bottom right corner of the status tag
This applies even if the status is "Completed", "Cancelled", "Paused", or "Scheduled".
The yellow color overrides status-based colors to emphasize overdue state.
Visual Examples:
| Status | Overdue Indication |
|---|---|
| Completed (Late) |  |
| Scheduled (Unstarted past due date) |  |
| In Progress (Past due) |  |
| Cancelled (Late) |  |
Best Practices
- Use shorter Time Windows to reduce likelihood of overdue audits
- Assign tasks to user groups with clear responsibilities
- Monitor overdue audits weekly via Manage Tasks
- Consider task rescheduling or reassignment when overdue volume grows
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