Audits
The New York State Department of Labor is required to audit a percent of businesses each year as part of the federal standards for unemployment insurance. Most unemployment insurance audits are routine and businesses are selected at random.
If your business if selected for an audit, you will receive an audit notification letter from the Department of Labor.
The notification gives you:
- The date, time, and place of the audit;
- The period of time the audit will cover;
- A list of the business records you must provide the auditor.
Records can be submitted electronically, using the E-Audit Portal.
You will need to contact your auditor to coordinate submitting your files electronically and scheduling for a remote audit.
During the audit, your prompt, accurate responses to auditor questions on records will help close the audit efficiently.
After the audit is complete, the auditor will review the results with you.
Make your audit an opportunity to learn about the New York State Department of Labor. If you have questions, ask the auditor. If the auditor does not know the answer, they can point you in the right direction.
Refer to the unemployment insurance Employer Services District Office phone list if you need to contact us.