Premium audits help ensure Ohio provides employers
with a fair business climate for workers’ compensation.
Each year BWC randomly selects employers to audit.
Also, employers who may have over reported their payroll or who believe they are
incorrectly classified can request an audit.
An audit verifies that you are properly classified
according to your business operations and ensures you report payroll accurately
and pay the correct premium amount.
If BWC selects or you request an audit, BWC will contact you to schedule it.
BWC can conduct the audit at your place of operation, an accountatn's office, or
a local BWC service office.
A BWC auditor reviews your records for the last four semi-annual
reporting periods to confirm that you accurately reported all wages to
the proper classification and computed all premiums correctly.
BWC performs audits to ensure all employers pay their fair share of workers
compensation premiums. If you have paid too much in premiums, BWC will credit your account
and issue a refund.
If you have additional questions or need more information,
contact the employer contact center at 1-800-OHIOBWC, and listen to the options.
