A dashboard count is useful only when viewers understand scope, timing and definitions. Permissions can also produce intentionally different results for different users.
Step 01
Write the question
Specify the population, date range, status, organizational scope and decision the result should support.
Step 02
Build known examples
Prepare several controlled records that should be included and excluded under the definition.
Step 03
Reproduce and compare
Run the view with representative roles, inspect drill-downs and explain any difference before operational use.