UI Audit Response Guide · IL
Illinois UI audit response
IDES reviews tend to move faster when you provide a payee roster + totals that reconcile and proof organized per payee.
Not legal advice. This is administrative guidance for organizing records and responding clearly.
Illinois “what’s different” (IDES pace)
Illinois requests often boil down to verification + classification support. Your best leverage is organization:
- roster,
- totals,
- and proof in a repeatable structure.
What to expect (Illinois)
- A notice with an audit period and requested record types.
- Requests for payment detail and supporting documentation.
- Follow-ups when proof isn’t tied to the right payee or totals don’t reconcile cleanly.
What to pull first (Illinois checklist)
A) Roster + totals
- Payee list for the audit period: who, dates, totals, purpose label.
- A totals summary that you can tie to your bank/processor exports.
B) Payment trail
- Bank statements and/or processor exports for the audit period.
- Check/ACH detail (if applicable).
C) Proof per payee
- W-9 (if applicable)
- Invoices
- Scope documentation (engagement emails / SOW / work order)
- Approvals (if used)
- Work evidence for repeat or high-dollar payees
Audit-ready tip
If one payee has mixed payments (services + reimbursements), label and separate them consistently to avoid confusion.
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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.