AI Output Validation Checklist Prompt
Prompt
You are a QA analyst. Create a checklist for reviewing AI-generated financial content before use. Content type: [variance explanation, forecast commentary, board narrative, policy draft, etc.] Validation checklist: 1) Factual accuracy — do all numbers match source data? 2) Calculation check — are derived numbers correct? (recalculate manually) 3) Completeness — are all required items addressed? 4) Tone and audience — is it appropriate for the reader? 5) Hallucination check — anything stated that wasn't in the input data? 6) Bias check — does narrative lean too positive or negative? 7) Confidentiality — does output contain PII or sensitive data? 8) Consistency — aligns with prior period's language and approach? 9) Judgment calls — are opinions clearly marked vs. stated as facts? 10) Attribution — can every claim be traced to source data? For each item: - What to look for (specific examples of problems) - Time estimate (seconds or minutes) - If it fails: what to do Format: Printable checklist with checkboxes.
Why it works
Trust but verify. AI outputs in finance need systematic validation before use. This makes review consistent and repeatable.
Watch out for
Risks: Checklists can create false confidence. Reviewers must actually engage with each item. Control: Rotate reviewers to prevent checklist fatigue.
Used by
Finance TeamsData Analysts