UI Audit Response Guide · NY

New York UI audit response

NY volume is high—reviewers move faster when your totals and proof are easy to verify.

Not legal advice. This is administrative guidance for organizing records and responding clearly.

New York “what’s different” (verification at scale)

New York reviews often come down to one thing: can your story be verified quickly? Build your response so a reviewer can confirm totals and understand payee relationships without guesswork.

What to expect (New York)

  • A notice specifying the time period and record categories required.
  • Requests for payment detail and supporting documentation.
  • Follow-ups when amounts differ across sources or proof is incomplete.

What to pull first (New York checklist)

A) Totals summary

  • Payee roster + totals (audit period).
  • A simple reconciliation note that ties totals to bank/processor exports.

B) Payment trail

  • Bank statements and/or processor exports.
  • Check/ACH images/details if used.

C) Proof per payee

  • W-9 (if applicable)
  • Invoices
  • Scope documentation (engagement emails / SOW / accepted proposal)
  • Approvals (if used)
  • Work evidence for repeated/higher-dollar payees
Audit-ready tip

If you pay vendors through multiple systems (cards + ACH + checks), combine totals into one “payee total” row to reduce 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.