Free workers' comp audit checklist
Get the printable checklist of records commonly requested during a workers' comp premium audit
Use it to gather payroll, tax, subcontractor, and business records in the right order. Enter your info below and we'll email the PDF right away, then use the preview on this page to start collecting items immediately.
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What is inside the checklist
The checklist is designed to help you gather the record groups that usually create the most back-and-forth during audit prep.
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
- 1099 summaries where applicable
Subcontractor and COI items
- Vendor list and amounts paid
- Certificates of insurance
- Supporting subcontractor documentation
- Follow-up items that still need proof
Owner/officer and support records
- Owner/officer payroll details
- General ledger or payment records
- Descriptions of operations and job duties
- 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
This is the same core flow the paid kit expands into a workbook, COI tracker, packet index, and audit review workflow.
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. Subs, COIs, and follow-up items
Track subcontractor proof, owner/officer support, and any records that still need clarification.
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
No. The free checklist is the scope overview. The paid Construction Kit adds the workbook, COI tracker, packet index, guide, and audit review tools.
Construction is the main wedge, but the checklist is still useful for lighter audit cases that need a clearer document list.
No. It helps you gather records and document duties. It does not provide binding class-code advice.
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.