UI Audit Response Guide · WI

Wisconsin UI audit response

Wisconsin reviews go smoother when you keep wage/payment records consistent with what was reported and organize proof per payee.

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

Wisconsin “what’s different”

Wisconsin requests become manageable when your totals are reporting-consistent and your proof is organized per payee. Treat your response like an audit-ready file: clear roster, verifiable totals, and supporting records where needed.

What to expect (Wisconsin)

  • A records request with a defined period and deadline.
  • Requests for payment detail and supporting source records.
  • Follow-ups when totals don’t reconcile across reporting vs exports.

What to pull first (Wisconsin checklist)

A) Period summary

  • Audit period dates + totals summary.
  • Copies of reporting summaries and confirmations (if available).

B) Payment trail

  • Bank/processor exports for the audit period.
  • Payee register: date, payee, amount, purpose label.

C) Proof per payee

  • W-9 (if applicable)
  • Invoices
  • Scope documentation (work order / SOW / engagement emails / proposal acceptance)
  • Approvals (if used)
  • Work evidence for repeat or higher-dollar payees (deliverables, milestones, email threads)
Audit-ready tip

If a payee’s totals include corrections/voids/refunds, include a short “adjustments” note so the reviewer doesn’t assume missing payments.

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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.