A contract/licence compliance audit is an evaluation of an organisation's compliance with the terms of a contract. The purpose of a contract compliance audit is to ensure that the organisation is fulfilling its obligations under the contract and adhering to any applicable laws and regulations.
During a contract compliance audit, the auditor will review the organisation's policies, procedures, and practices related to the contract. This may include reviewing documents such as the contract itself, as well as any related policies, procedures, and reports. The auditor may also interview staff and review records and other documents to gather additional information.
Based on their review, the auditor will prepare a report outlining any areas of non-compliance with the contract. The report may also include recommendations for improvement and a plan for addressing any identified issues.
Here are a few examples of the types of contract/licence audits we can deliver:
These examples show that a contract compliance audit may be used in a variety of situations, it can be applied to different types of contracts and different industries. The scope of the audit will depend on the specific contract, and the auditor will typically review relevant documentation, such as invoices and correspondence, as well as conduct interviews with relevant parties to ensure that the terms of the contract are being met.
Contract compliance audits are typically conducted by organisations that are party to a contract, either as a buyer or a seller, to ensure that the terms and conditions of the contract are being met.
Some examples of organisations that may undertake contract compliance audits include:
A contract compliance audit is an important tool that can help organisations to ensure that their suppliers or vendors are adhering to the terms of the contract, and that they are in compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
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By focusing on understanding the business and the overall systems and controls. This enables you to identify deficiencies and allows you to target these deficienies to increase productivity and control compliance
Having your internal controls and processes verified by an external independent auditor can lead to more credibility within your industry.
Ensures that you are compliant with statutory requirements and regulations within your industry. Including; GDPR, DPA 2018, PECR among others.
Ensure that your third parties and suppliers are compliant with your contract terms and statutory requirements and regulations. Including requirements under GDPR and DPA 2018
Alignment or certification to an Industry Standard such as ISO 27001 will reduce risk and improves security of customer and clients data
Being able to confirm to potential clients that you successfully manage your supply chain and your internal processes will increase theire confidence in doing business with you.