BWith prior notification to the HR department and legal team present
CWithout prior notification to the HR department
DWith prior written notification
✓ Correct answer: C. Without prior notification to the HR departmentAnswer: Without prior notification to the HR department External payroll audits can occur without notice to ensure the integrity and randomness of the audit process. This prevents departments from altering any records before the audit.
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