How should I protect audit quality when pressure starts pushing the report in the wrong direction?

The technical issue is manageable, but the politics around it are what make me nervous.\n\nThe source discussion was triggered by 'How to help team members understand business constraints when making audit recommendations?'. The practical concern underneath it was: I work as an IT auditor in a lead / mentor role for members on my team. We communicate frequently with management about recommendations to remedy security weaknesses discovered in reviews or audits. As the end goal is for management to take action to mitigate risks exposed, the r