Desk Audits
When a self-insurer reports its annual Form SI-5 (Payroll Report), the Division reviews the submission for accuracy and completeness. If the Division has questions or concerns about the payroll or classifications reported on the form, it may conduct a "Desk Audit" to make certain the self-insurer is reporting accurate and complete information.
The Division's premium auditor will require that the self-insurer provide its supporting documentation for Form SI-5 (Payroll Report). Supporting documentation may include an employer’s payroll reports, employees payroll ledgers, UCT-6 reports and a list of employees and their related job duties. Upon the completion of a desk audit the Division will issue a final report. To learn more about the Division’s desk audit process, please review the objectives below.
Form:
- DFS-F2-SI-5, Self-Insurer Payroll Report (Rule 69L-5.203, F.A.C.)
Rule:
- Maintenance of Payroll Records, Review and Audit (69L-5.204, F.A.C.)
Florida Statutes:
- Application for coverage; reporting payroll; payroll audit procedure; penalties (Section 440.381, F.S.)
- Workers’ Compensation Administration Trust Fund (Section 440.51, F.S.)
- Special Disability Trust Fund (Section 440.49, F.S.)
Auditor's Objective:
- Accuracy of overall payroll reporting
- Proper reporting of overtime
- Executive Officers payroll limitation rule
- Payroll inclusion and exclusion
- Correct classification codes for employees