--- sourceDocument: Store Version History Release Notes sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/store-release-notes Release : - store ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - Store Version History Release Notes ft:clusterId : - rnst bundleId : - rnst --- # GRC: Advanced Audit release notes # GRC: Advanced Audit release notes {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Store Updated September 10, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 2 minutes to read Summarize ![AI sparkle icon](https://servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ai-sparkle-icon) Summarized using AI This content was generated using new OpenAI-powered functionality. Results are provided on an as is basis and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. ## Summary of GRC: Advanced Audit release notes The GRC: Advanced Audit application on the ServiceNow Store delivers continual enhancements focusing on security improvements, access control refinements, and integration capabilities to support governance, risk, and compliance audit processes effectively. The release notes document updates from October 2020 through September 2026, highlighting key new features, fixes, and changes that enhance audit management, observation tracking, and role-based access. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features and Enhancements * **Security Enhancements:** Multiple releases introduced critical security fixes including range query ACLs, entity-based access (EBA) for managing observation access, and strengthened controls on auditable units and related tables. * **Role and Access Control Improvements:** Introduction of audit-specific roles such as Audit Reader and Audit Approver to streamline permissions for reading and approving audit engagements and plans. * **Observation and Issue Management:** Enhanced capabilities to edit observations even when owner and respondent are the same, track observations as reportable issues, and assign issue managers to observations. * **Integration and Planning:** Integration with Project Portfolio Management (PPM) for resource, cost planning, and timecard tracking, improving audit task management and resource allocation. * **Localization and Workspace Support:** Support for localization, multiple language packs, and Workspaces to provide a consistent and accessible user experience across regions. ## Practical Outcomes for ServiceNow Customers * Improved security posture with continuous fixes reducing vulnerabilities, ensuring audit data integrity and confidentiality. * Enhanced audit workflow efficiency through refined roles and access controls, enabling precise delegation and approval processes. * Greater flexibility in managing observations and issues, facilitating accurate tracking and resolution within audit engagements. * Seamless integration with PPM tools, aiding in detailed resource and cost planning tied directly to audit activities. * Support for global and multi-language deployments, ensuring usability across diverse organizational environments. Version history for the GRC: Advanced Audit on the ServiceNow Store. Important: For details on system requirements and family compatibility, view the application listing on the [ServiceNow Store](https://store.servicenow.com/sn_appstore_store.do#!/store/home) website. ## Version history Version 23.0.2 - September 2026 (Brazil) : Fixed: Security fixes. Version 22.5.1 - August 2026 (Australia) : Fixed: Implemented security fixes. Version 22.0.3 - August 2026 (Zurich) : Fixed: Implemented security fixes. Version 22.3.1 - June 2026 (Australia) : * New: Enhanced application review with relevant query range ACLs. * Changed: User roles now contain feature roles. * Fixed: Corrected the dictionary override shipped for business_app_request.watch_list. {#store-grc-rn-advanced-audit__ul_ohz_5s2_kjc} Version 22.0.1 - March 2026 : * Fixed: * Observations can now be editable even if owner and respondent are same. * Security defect fixes. {#store-grc-rn-advanced-audit__ul_hjt_nmw_l3c} Version 21.1.2 - December 2025 (Zurich) : Fixed: Fixed security defects. Version 21.0.1 - August 2025 : * New: Enhanced security on Observation, Auditable unit tables by introducing range queries. * Fixed: Security bugs fixed. Version 20.2.0 - June 2025 : Fixed: Enhanced security by creating Query range ACLs across multiple tables.{#store-grc-rn-advanced-audit__latest-store-grc-rn-advanced-audit} {#store-grc-rn-advanced-audit__latest-store-grc-rn-advanced-audit} Version 20.1.0 - May 2025 : New: Entity-based access capabilities now supported for Advanced Audit. EBA can be leveraged to manage access to Observations. Version 20.0.1 - February 2025 : Fixed: Security issues related to client callable script includes. Version 19.1.1 - November 2024 : Changed: Security fixes. Version 19.0.1 - August 2024 : * New: * Audit reader role for all read operators. * Audit approver role for approval of Engagements and Audit plans. Version 18.0.0 - February 2024 : Changed: Upgrades related to Advanced risk assessments on auditable units. Version 17.0.1 - August 2023 : * Changed: Access controls for tables extending planned task tables. * Fixed: Observations report is not showing up on issue landing page on workspace. Version 16.0.2 - July 2023 : Fixed: Addressed an issue where the Runtime access tracking field's value was inadvertently changing from "None" to "Enforcing" during the Utah upgrade. Version 16.0.1 - February 2023 : * Changed: Support for Localization * Fixed: Access controls for viewing reports Version 15.0.4 - December 2022 : Fixed: Reduction in installation size of the application. Version 15.0.3 - August 2022 : * Fixed: * Audit Plan End date is not populated when the System date format is changed. * When other language packs are installed, Observations are not getting Closed on Finalize. * When an Observation is closed as an Issue, not able to assign Issue Manager on Observation. {#store-grc-rn-advanced-audit__ul_w1b_nmz_35b} Version 14.1.1 - March 2022 : New: Security updates Version 13.0.2 - September 2021 : * New: Added support for Workspaces * Fixed: * Security access issue on Milestones table * Error on Time card portal while adding unassigned record in the timesheet when Advanced Audit is installed. {#store-grc-rn-advanced-audit__ul_h1t_cqj_wqb} {#store-grc-rn-advanced-audit__ul_umt_bqj_wqb} Version 12.0.2 - June 2021 : Fixed: Security issues. Version 12.0.1 - March 2021 : * New: PPM Timesheets Integration for Engagements and Audit Tasks. * Fixed: Addressed security issues, observation issues. {#store-grc-rn-advanced-audit__ul_f3t_blr_5pb} Version 11.0.1 - October 2020 : * New: * Perform basic resource and cost planning * Perform detailed resource and cost planning, and timecard tracking using Project Portfolio Management (PPM) integration * Track observations as reportable issues or simply close them as recommendation or best practice * Track engagement milestones {#store-grc-rn-advanced-audit__ul_z1p_bht_gnb}