Free workers' comp audit checklist
Get the fillable audit-readiness checklist for your workers' comp records
Capture audit details, track each record as ready, missing, in progress, or not applicable, and summarize the next action. Enter your info below and we'll email the accessible PDF right away.
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What is inside the checklist
The three-page PDF combines audit details, record-by-record status fields, where-to-find guidance, conditional sections, and a final readiness summary.
Policy and business basics
- Entity and trade name
- Policy number and carrier
- Policy period dates
- Main audit contact information
Payroll and tax records
- Payroll summaries for the policy period
- Form 941s
- W-2 summaries
- Year-end payroll or wage summary
Conditional outside-labor items
- Vendor list and amounts paid
- Certificates of insurance
- Work-period and project references where useful
- Follow-up items that still need proof
Conditional owner and other records
- Owner/officer payroll details
- General ledger or payment records
- Operations and role notes when relevant
- Notes on mismatches or follow-up questions
Who this checklist is for
It is built for the people who actually have to gather records and move the audit prep forward.
Owners and operators
Use it to see the record scope fast and understand what has to be gathered before the audit starts asking for more.
See the owner page →Office managers and admins
Use it as the starting checklist for chasing records, organizing files, and keeping the process moving.
See the office manager page →Bookkeepers and controllers
Use it to confirm the document scope before you move into payroll reconciliation and packet assembly.
See the bookkeeper page →Preview the checklist structure
The free PDF gives you a fillable readiness pass. The paid kits expand it into dashboards, reconciliation, packet assembly, and audit-result follow-through.
1. Company and policy basics
Capture the policy period, carrier, contact, and business details before you start chasing records.
2. Payroll and tax support
Make sure payroll summaries, 941s, W-2s, and 1099 support are visible before the audit review begins.
3. Conditional records and packet readiness
Use owner, outside-labor, and COI sections only when they apply, then assign every open item an owner and next date.
Why the full Construction Kit exists
The checklist helps you understand scope. The paid kit helps you organize, reconcile, and turn that scope into a usable packet.
| Free Checklist | Construction Kit | |
|---|---|---|
| Fillable and printable document list | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payroll reconciliation workflow | — | ✓ |
| Subcontractor + COI tracker | — | ✓ |
| Owner / officer worksheet | — | ✓ |
| Packet index + folder template | — | ✓ |
| Audit review + clarification tools | — | ✓ |
| Editable email templates | — | ✓ |
If you already have an audit notice, start with the full kit.
The checklist is the right first step for colder traffic. The Construction Kit is the right move when you need the workbook, COI tracker, packet index, and review tools now.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same thing as the paid kit?
No. The free checklist is the scope overview. The paid Construction Kit adds the workbook, COI tracker, packet index, guide, and audit review tools.
Is this only for contractors?
Construction is the main wedge, but the checklist is still useful for lighter audit cases that need a clearer document list.
Will this tell me the right class code?
No. It helps you gather records and document duties. It does not provide binding class-code advice.
Can I use this with my bookkeeper or accountant?
Yes. Many businesses use the checklist first, then complete the heavier reconciliation and packet work with internal staff or an outside bookkeeper.
Need more than the document list?
Move to the Construction Workers' Comp Audit Prep Kit when you need the full workbook, COI tracking, packet structure, and audit review workflow.