I too have to prove that I have checked the servers each day. I also have to include any errors in the sql server error log for the past 24 hours. In addition to the sql server error log, I also have to include any errors from the windows event logs for the last 24 hours. Using Powershell has greatly simplified my life and all it took was an investment in learning some things about Powershell.

Powershell is a great tools for producing html reports and sending these reports out in email.