View and filter model findings

Access a complete list of filterable findings logged across all your models in the ValidMind Platform, or look at only findings linked to a specific model.

Prerequisites

• You are logged in to ValidMind.
• The model is already registered in the model inventory.¹
• Model documentation is completed or in progress for your model.²
• You are a Validator or assigned another role with sufficient permissions to perform the tasks in this guide.³

¹ Register models in the inventory

² Working with model documentation

³ Manage permissions

View model findings

You can review findings for all models at once, or only look at findings linked to a specific model.

All model findings

To view findings for all models:

1. In the left sidebar, click Findings.

   In the page that opens is a list of all model findings, including information for:

   • Title
   • Severity
   • Status
   • Inventory model
   • Risk area
   • Assignee
   • Due date
   • Creation date
   • Business unit

   

   List of findings across all models

Filter this list to include only findings you want to see,⁴ or toggle visibilty for column headers.⁵

⁵ Customize model findings layout

⁴ Filter and sort model findings

2. Click on any model finding for more information, including the proposed remediation plan and any supporting attachments.⁶

   Attachments are listed with the following information:

   • Filename
   • Icon representing file type
   • Date uploaded
   • The user who uploaded the file
   • File size
   • Notes

   Click on the attachment to view or download the file.

⁶ Manage supporting documentation

Model-specific findings

To view findings linked to a specific model:

1. In the left sidebar, click Inventory.

2. Select a model or find your model by applying a filter or searching for it.⁷

3. In the left sidebar that appears for your model, click Model Findings.

   In the page that opens is a list of findings associated with that particular model, including information for:

   • Title
   • Description
   • Severity by color
   • Status
   • Assignee
   • Due date if past due

   

   List of findings specific to a model

4. Click on any model finding for more information, including the proposed remediation plan and any supporting attachments.⁸

   Attachments are listed with the following information:

   • Filename
   • Icon representing file type
   • Date uploaded
   • The user who uploaded the file
   • File size
   • Notes

   Click on the attachment to view or download the file.

⁷ Working with the model inventory

⁸ Manage supporting documentation

Filter and sort model findings

Changes are automatically saved to your account and do not affect other users.

• By default, findings for all models are listed by creation date in descending order.
• To sort findings by a column in ascending () or descending () order, click on the column header.

To narrow down the findings, you can apply some filters:

1. In the left sidebar, click Findings for the list of all model findings.

2. Click Filter.

3. On the Select Your Filters dialog that opens, enter your filtering criteria for:

   • Status
   • Model inventory
   • Risk area
   • Business units
   • Severity
   • Assignee

   For example, to filter by open findings for the Customer Churn Model assigned to Jane Doe:

   

   Filter dialog with some options selected

4. Click Apply Filters.

Filters can be removed by clicking on the next to them on the main Findings page where the results are displayed.

Customize model findings layout

Changes are automatically saved to your account and do not affect other users.

Customize what is displayed on your list of all model findings:

1. In the left sidebar, click Findings for the list of all model findings.

2. Click Manage Columns.

   You can toggle visibility for each item and drag each option to change the order:

   

   Manage Columns on all Findings

Once customized, you can save a view for later application.⁹

⁹ Save new findings view

Manage custom findings views

Saved views are unique to you and do not display for other users in your organization.

Save a findings view

You can save custom findings configuration as a view to reapply at any time:

1. Customize a findings layout.¹⁰

   You can also apply filters or sorting before saving your view to include them in the view.¹¹

2. Click Save View to save your first view.

   To add subsequent saved views, click Select View.

3. Select Save New View.

4. On the Add New View modal that appears, enter the:

   • view name
   • description (optional)

5. Click Add New View to create your saved view.

¹⁰ Customize model findings layout

¹¹ Filter and sort model findings

Edit or remove saved findings view

Deletion of saved views is permanent.

1. In the left sidebar, click Findings for the list of all model findings.

2. Click Select View.

3. For the view you want to modify, click on to edit the name or description or to delete the view:

   • To edit a view, select Edit View. Make your edits then click Save Changes to apply your adjustments.
   • To remove a view, select Remove View. Once you confirm, your view will be deleted.

4. Once you confirm, the view will be deleted.