How do I find source extracts too old for a dated reporting cut?
Use UTC calendar dates. A refresh on the age limit is accepted; future observations are invalid.
Open Freshness MarginTry the worked example
These are the example inputs from Freshness Margin. Replace them in the tool to run your own case.
| Source | Last refresh | Report cut | Max age days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billing | 2026-10-25 | 2026-11-01 | 5 |
| Support | 2026-10-31 | 2026-11-01 | 2 |
Example result
1 stale source
Who uses this?
Reporting operator. The free online tool runs the calculation in your browser. To edit the files and use the tools offline in one business, see the €49 offline edition.
Where the idea came from
Find source extracts too old for a dated reporting cut. The reviewed example retrieves useful information from an approved knowledge base. Benchcraft designed this tool’s inputs, decision rule and example for this office task.
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