issue-validator

Validate and score audit-readiness of ServiceNow GRC issues.

34|13|Updated Feb 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Happy-Technologies-LLC/happy-servicenow-skills --skill issue-validator-happy-technologies-llc
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Skill: issue-validator
Source: https://github.com/Happy-Technologies-LLC/happy-servicenow-skills/tree/main/skills/grc/issue-validator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Happy-Technologies-LLC/happy-servicenow-skills --skill issue-validator-happy-technologies-llc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This GRC Issue Validator helps governance teams ensure GRC issues in ServiceNow are complete, accurate, and audit-ready by enforcing data quality across issues, risks, controls, and remediation evidence.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Field completeness checks for sn_grc_issue records (short_description, description, priority, risk_rating, profile, owner, due_date, category)
  • Risk rating consistency validation against linked risk records
  • Verification of control mappings to linked controls and control objectives
  • Remediation plan adequacy checks (existence of remediation tasks, owners, due dates, and status)
  • Audit readiness scoring and reporting for management and auditors
  • Pre-audit hygiene and bulk validation use cases (bulk scans, audits, and closure readiness)

Quick Start

Load the issue-validator skill and run a full validation sweep on all active GRC issues to assess completeness, risk consistency, control mappings, and remediation readiness.

Frequently Asked Questions about issue-validator

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate ServiceNow GRC issues for audit readiness?

To validate ServiceNow GRC issues for audit readiness, you need to enforce field completeness across sn_grc_issue records, verify risk-rating consistency against linked risks, and check control mappings. This ensures your active issues are complete, accurate, and prepared for auditor review.

What is pre-audit hygiene for GRC issues in ServiceNow?

Pre-audit hygiene for GRC issues involves running bulk validation sweeps across sn_grc_issue and sn_grc_risk tables to identify missing data, broken control mappings, or inadequate remediation plans before an official compliance audit begins.

Can I check remediation plan adequacy and control mappings for compliance issues?

Yes, you can verify remediation plan adequacy by checking for linked remediation tasks with assigned owners, active due dates, and valid statuses, while simultaneously validating that sn_grc_issue records map correctly to sn_compliance_control objectives.

How do I ensure risk rating consistency across linked GRC records?

Ensuring risk rating consistency requires cross-referencing the risk_rating field in sn_grc_issue records against the linked sn_grc_risk entries to detect and resolve discrepancies before issue closure.

Does issue validation work on bulk active issues before remediation closure?

Yes, issue validation supports bulk scans across all active GRC issues to verify data consistency and audit readiness criteria, allowing governance teams to clear multiple remediation tasks for closure simultaneously.

What fields are required for a complete GRC issue record in ServiceNow?

A complete GRC issue record requires short_description, description, priority, risk_rating, profile, owner, due_date, and category fields to be populated within the sn_grc_issue table to pass completeness checks.