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A construction audit is a specialized recovery audit service. The key: diving deep into the many layers of background documents resulting from a new build. This type of recovery auditing service takes a fine-toothed comb to the bulky and overwhelming amount of data sent to your organization from vendors and contractors throughout the duration of the building project.
This type of recovery audit goes beyond auditing your accounts payable. Your firm will dive deep into the vast and varied records that result from any construction project from contractors and subcontractors at every level. These include timesheets, work orders, expense reports, and lots of line-item data that typically wouldn’t be analyzed so closely. The sheer volume of this line-item data from a construction project can be overwhelming, and many companies find it difficult to routinely scrub it for accuracy, resulting in overpayments and lost profits.
Construction is typically a very large spend category, with annual expenditures in the millions to tens of millions of dollars. In addition to the direct costs of labor and material, construction vendors bill for many other categories for which controls are not always in place. From unapproved incidental expenses to the misapplication of management fees and the treatment of excess inventory post-project, there are many areas in which profit leakage can be occurring.
These areas are typically not outlined on construction invoices, requiring a deep dive into many layers of background documents, including timesheets, work orders and expense reports. If the audit places significant burden on internal departments, your organization may want to consider enlisting the services of a third-party firm. Illumis’ Advisory Services team will work to ensure that all lost dollars are brought back to you, and that your invoices are brought into line.
Working for Illumis for 21 years, Brush has been instrumental in the growth of the company. Brush served as Vice President at Illumis before stepping into the role of President / CEO and has been involved in all aspects of the company’s business throughout his career.
Brush’s approach to his role centers on the motto of Illumis, Bright Ideas for Better Profits. Known for his loyalty, team building, and tough but fair expectations, he empowers employees to deliver, therefore fostering a company culture that ensures customers can count on people.