From scattered records to one accountable trail
The evidence-led process used to scope, reconcile and report on development permit application payments.
01 — Suitability call
We identify the application, responsible authority, payment concern and intended use of the report. If the matter is principally legal, planning-related or requires municipal representation, we explain that before proposing work.
02 — Written scope
The engagement letter names the date range, records, tests, deliverable, exclusions, timeline and fee. One client contact is nominated so document versions remain controlled.
03 — Evidence map
Incoming records are indexed by source and date. We connect assessments, transfers and receipts to the application chronology, then issue one consolidated request for material gaps.
04 — Financial testing
Each charge is traced to its stated basis. Each payment is matched using amount, date, beneficiary and reference. Adjustments, duplicates, short payments and unallocated funds enter a separate exception register.
05 — Factual review
The client checks names, dates and contextual facts in the draft exceptions. This is not an opportunity to suppress an inconvenient result; changes require supporting evidence.
06 — Final record
The final pack includes a memorandum, reconciliation, evidence index and exception register. A closing call explains the limits and practical follow-up questions. Source documents are retained only for the period described in our privacy notice.
Request a scoped audit when you have an application reference and a clear description of the payment issue. You do not need to send confidential financial records in the first enquiry.