What is the final step in the GAD process?

• A. Gather information
• B. Assess findings
• C. Determine whether there is noncompliance or not
• D. Prepare the corrective action plan

Answer: (C)

The final step in this process is to prepare the corrective action plan. After gathering information and assessing findings, you determine whether noncompliance exists. If noncompliance is found, the next crucial move is to specify exactly what needs to be corrected, assign responsibility, set deadlines, and outline how the actions will be verified. This step closes the loop by turning findings into concrete, actionable remedies that can be tracked and closed, ensuring issues are actually resolved and improvements are sustained. If no noncompliance is found, the case typically closes, but the corrective action plan remains the last step when remediation is required.