Mid-term Audits Explained

Overview

Registered NDIS providers are required to undertake a mid-term audit within 18 months from the date of registration, as shown on the certificate of registration. Completing the midterm audit by the due date is a condition of maintaining your registration as an NDIS provider.

Mid-term audits are only for certified providers who have already received their registration and take place in person by an approved auditor, 18 months after registration has been received. The mid-term audit will evaluate how effectively you are delivering your services to NDIS participants.

The NDIS mid-term audit provides an excellent opportunity to evaluate your business’s performance and identify potential areas for improvement.

The scope of the mid-term audit will be proportionate to the size and scope of your services.

Process For Mid-Term Audit

The NDIS mid-term audit is a crucial step for registered NDIS providers to ensure they continue to meet the NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators. Here’s an overview of the process:

1- Timing

The mid-term audit takes place 18 months after your initial registration.

Providers need to prepare by reviewing their services, documentation, and practices to ensure they align with the NDIS standards.

The audit typically involves interviews with participants and staff, as well as a review of files and documentation.

The audit assesses how effectively you are delivering your services to NDIS participants and identifies any areas for improvement.

Completing the mid-term audit by the due date is essential for maintaining your NDIS registration.

The primary objective of the audit is to evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of the NDIS provider’s systems. The main focus of the mid-term audit is to ascertain whether the provider has maintained an up-to-date management system that meets the required application criteria.

At Connektivity, we offer you our expert understanding. Our team is skilled in assisting individuals and businesses, in becoming registered NDIS providers.

The Audit Includes An Assessment Of:

  • The NDIS Practice Standards relating to provider governance and operational management
  • Any other standard that was previously assessed as requiring a corrective action plan, and
  • Any extra NDIS Practice Standards the NDIS Commission requires.

Mid-Term Audits Do Not ApplyTo:

  • An individual or partnership that only required a certification audit to provide early intervention supports for early childhood
  • A provider that is only registered to provide specialist disability accommodation, or a transitioned provider.

What Happens If I Fail To Complete My Mid-Term Audit

Failure to complete the mid-term audit by the due date may result in the loss of your NDIS provider registration. It’s crucial to ensure that all audit requirements are met on time to maintain your registration status.

How We Help

At Connectivity our individualised client centred approach, in addition to our individualised wrap around services, ensures we can meet your needs & deliver results.

Our experienced consultants will work with you, in the preparation & personalisation of your NDIS documentation, to equip you with the relevant policies & procedures (that meet and comply with current NDIS legislation and requirements) – in addition to coordinating your introduction to an approved NDIS auditor.

At Connectivity, one of our main aims is to impart assurance and peace of mind, that throughout your application journey with us, you’ll receive comprehensive tools & support, to thrive as an NDIS Provider!