An auditor who finds a major discrepancy during a pre-award audit of a new supplier...

When an auditor finds a major discrepancy during a pre-award audit of a new supplier, the appropriate action is to include the discrepancy in the final report. This documentation is essential for transparency and for the organization to make informed decisions regarding the supplier. While other actions like verifying corrective actions and investigating the cause are important, they are typically follow-up steps after the discrepancy has been officially recorded.