How are cashier over/shorts tracked in a store environment?

Tracking cashier over/shorts is essential for maintaining accurate financial records and addressing potential issues related to theft or operational errors. Cashier Observation Reports, completed by Store Detectives, provide a structured method for monitoring cash handling behavior. These reports typically involve observing cashiers during their shifts to ensure they are following proper cash handling procedures and identifying any discrepancies.

By systematically documenting instances where cashiers may be over or short, Store Detectives can gather evidence that highlights patterns, whether due to honest mistakes or potential dishonest practices. This method provides insights that are not available through inventory monitoring, customer feedback, or sales data analysis alone. While those other methods can offer valuable information about the overall health of store operations, they do not specifically focus on individual cashier performance and cash handling accuracy, which are critical for identifying issues related to over/short discrepancies.