UI Audit Response Guide · AZ
Arizona UI audit response
Arizona DES reviews go faster when you provide a clean payee roster and supporting documentation tied to the payment trail.
Not legal advice. This is administrative guidance for organizing records and responding clearly.
Arizona “what’s different”
Arizona materials are often framed as UI tax reporting guidance. Reviewers generally want the same thing: totals they can verify and proof that matches your payment trail.
What to expect (Arizona)
- A records request with a defined period and deadline.
- Requests for wage/payment details and supporting source documentation.
- Follow-ups when payees aren’t clearly tied to amounts or proof is scattered.
What to pull first (Arizona checklist)
A) Period + totals
- Period summary with totals and a list of payees paid outside payroll.
- Any internal report/export you used for reconciliation.
B) Payment trail
- Bank statements and/or processor exports.
- Check/ACH detail if applicable.
- A payee register with a purpose label per payment.
C) Proof per payee
- W-9 (if applicable)
- Invoices
- Scope documentation (work order / SOW / engagement emails / accepted proposal)
- Approvals (if used)
- Work evidence for repeat relationships (deliverables, milestones)
Audit-ready tip
If your payments include “one-offs,” keep them in a separate section so the reviewer can focus on repeat relationships first.
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Disclaimer
This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, legal or tax advice. If you have any legal or tax questions regarding this content or related issues, then you should consult with your professional legal or tax advisor.