Workers’ Compensation Audit Support
Accurate records, clean reports, and a smooth audit — without the stress.
What This Service Is
Workers’ compensation audits can feel overwhelming — especially if your books aren’t perfectly organized or payroll reports don’t match your expenses.
Our Workers’ Comp Audit Support service ensures you have everything you need to get through your audit quickly, confidently, and with no surprises.
We gather, organize, and prepare the documentation the auditor will request, so your numbers are clean, accurate, and easy to verify.
Why Construction Businesses Need It
Construction companies face some of the most detailed workers’ comp audits due to:
fluctuating labor
subcontractor usage
varying job classifications
overtime & double-time rules
high-risk work categories
Even one mistake can lead to:
unexpected premium increases
reclassification penalties
time-consuming back-and-forth
fines or corrections
stress and lost productivity
Proper audit preparation protects your time, your money, and your peace of mind.
What Compass Does Differently
Workers’ comp audits rely heavily on clean payroll data, accurate accounting, and proper categorization — all things Compass is already handling for you throughout the year.
With Compass, you get:
A full audit prep file with all required payroll summaries
Quarterly wage reports ready to provide to the auditor
Clean subcontractor records with 1099 totals
Verification of employee classifications (as reported)
Reconciliation of payroll to expenses to prevent discrepancies
Clear communication so you always know what to expect
Support during the audit process, including answering documentation questions
We make sure your auditor gets exactly what they need — nothing more, nothing less.
What’s Included
Annual payroll summaries
Quarterly payroll reports
Employee wage detail reports
Subcontractor payment summaries
Verification of payroll tax filings
Reconciliation of wages to expense accounts
Providing documents directly to you (or to the auditor if requested)
Support for follow-up questions or clarifications
(For clients with complex payroll structures or multiple entities, additional support can be added.)
How to Get Started
Workers’ comp audit support is included for clients who use Compass for payroll processing and bookkeeping. If you’re not yet using our payroll service, we’ll start with a review to ensure your numbers are accurate and ready for the audit.
Want a smoother workers’ comp audit this year?
Let Compass prepare everything for you.