Audit Shield

Audit Shieldlist

A focused workers comp audit checklist for payroll, subcontractors, COIs, tax forms, accounting reports, and the carrier request.

Updated August 29, 2026

Policy and deadline

Record the carrier, policy number, policy period, requested audit date, and submission method.

Payroll and employees

Collect payroll registers for the full policy period. Review employee names, states, job duties, and payroll categories.

Subcontractors and COIs

List every subcontractor, total paid, work start and end dates, and each certificate that applies to that period.

Tax and accounting

Collect quarterly payroll tax forms, state wage reports, general ledger details, profit and loss statements, and payment records.

Final package

Resolve high-risk gaps, preserve the issue list, create a summary, and keep a copy of the exact package submitted.