ACH Audit Services

The NACHA Operating Rules require every participating financial institution to conduct an annual audit of their ACH operations and related processes to ensure system-wide compliance.

Insufficient internal resources, competing priorities and increase in the complexity of ACH processes can constrain the depth of the review and the ability to perform the audit on time. WesPay offers financial institutions a trusted and experienced addition to internal resources.

WesPay has a suite of services and tools available to match the varying ACH audit needs of institutions. Whether you do the audit yourself, need a little advice or have us do the full audit for you, WesPay has a solution.

Benefits of using WesPay Audit Services:

  • Knowledgeable and accredited ACH Professionals (AAP) will work with you and your staff to successfully complete your required annual ACH audit.
  • Your staff receives training while performing the audit as the WesPay staff explains the requirements during the process.
  • Procedures and controls that can be strengthened are identified during the course of the review.
  • An effective audit can serve as an early warning barometer and zero in on specific areas requiring additional attention.

Certification of ACH Audit Completion Certification of ACH Audit Completion


2010 WesPay ACH Audit Workbook

ACH Audit Workbook

This self-guided interactive digital workbook is designed to provide guidance for financial institutions to conduct, complete and document the ACH Audit examination required by the NACHA Operating Rules, Appendix Eight.

Member Price: $125
Non-member Price: $200

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WesPay ACH Audit Review

Ask WesPay for a little advice

ACH Audit Review - Following the completion of your annual ACH audit, whether you complete it internally or perform the audit through a third party provider, WesPay’s professional staff will review the results, offering commentary and recommendations in a written analysis. It’s like having a second pair of eyes to increase your confidence in the thoroughness of your audit.

THIS SERVICE INCLUDES:

  • Remote review of completed WesPay ACH Audit Workbook and support documents for compliance with Appendix Eight of the NACHA Operating Rules
  • Review supporting documentation and sample transactions that demonstrate application of ACH rules and operational procedures
  • Written ACH Audit Management Report with findings for improvement

WesPay Full ACH Audit Service

Have WesPay complete your audit

Full ACH Audit - An Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) from our staff will conduct your annual ACH audit and examine each facet of your ACH operations including receiving, originating, record retention, timelines of processes, information reporting and completeness of agreements.

THIS SERVICE INCLUDES:

  • On-site completion of the audit requirement in Appendix Eight of the NACHA Operating Rules
  • Review of operating procedures and internal controls
  • Review of ACH exception handling
  • Preliminary management meeting to review initial findings and recommendations
  • Written ACH Audit Management Report with findings for improvement at the conclusion of the audit

Pricing for Audit Review

Institution Asset Size

Jan 1 - Apr 30

May 1 - Aug 31

Sep 1 - Dec

< $500 million

$400

$450

$500

$500 million
- $5 billion

$600

$700

$750

> $5 billion

$750

$900

$1,000

 

 

Pricing for Full Audit Service

Institution Asset Size

Jan 1 - Apr 30

May 1 - Aug 31

Sep 1 - Dec

< $500 million

$1,600

$1,800

$2,000

$500 million
- $5 billion

$2,300

$2,700

$3,000

> $5 billion

$3,000

$3,600

$4,000

 

 

   

Travel expenses are billed in addition to fees.

Contact WesPay staff today to arrange a consultation:
(415) 373-1200

Essential Areas of Compliance

  • Record retention
  • Entry acceptance
  • Handling of pre-notes and Notice of Change
  • Availability and posting
  • Statement information and payment information reporting
  • Handling of stops, returns, and adjustments
  • UCC4A compliance
  • ACH data security
  • Originator agreements and exposure limits (if applicable)


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