Your Auditor Choice Matters More Than You Think
The NDIS Commission approves a list of approved auditing bodies, but that doesn't mean they're all equal.
Where to Find Approved Auditors
The only place to find approved auditors is the official NDIS Commission list at ndiscommission.gov.au/provider-registration/apply-registration/find-auditor
Understanding Auditor Pricing
Verification Audit Costs
- Range: $800 - $1,500
- Typical: $1,000 - $1,200
Certification Audit Costs
- Range: $3,000 - $6,000+
- Typical: $3,500 - $5,000
What Affects Price?
- Number of registration groups
- Geographic location
- Organisation size
- Auditor availability
- Scope complexity
Red Flags When Choosing an Auditor
馃毄 Guaranteed Pass - No legitimate auditor can guarantee you'll pass.
馃毄 Pressure to Use Their Consulting Services - An independence concern.
馃毄 No Clear Quote - You should receive a written quote before engaging.
馃毄 Unable to Explain the Process - They may not know what they're doing.
馃毄 Poor Communication - If responses take weeks now, imagine during the audit.
馃毄 Extremely Low Prices - Significantly below-market pricing suggests shortcuts.
Questions to Ask Potential Auditors
- How many NDIS audits have you completed?
- What's your typical timeline?
- How do you handle non-conformances?
- What's included in your quote?
- Can you provide references?
