DIRECT PAYMENTS
Audit ready reporting
Direct payment funds must stand up to scrutiny from reviewing officers, auditors and sometimes external inspectors. ILBP’s reporting model is built so that information is clear, consistent and ready when you need it.
From everyday transactions through to annual reviews, we help demonstrate that money has been used in line with the agreed care plan and local policies.
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What audit ready reporting looks like in practice
We design our reporting so that anyone reviewing the account can quickly see what money has come in, what has gone out and how this links back to the support plan. The aim is to remove the stress from reviews and audits.
Clear transaction history
Income and spending recorded against agreed categories.
Easy to see which payments relate to which elements of the care plan.
Exportable records which can be shared securely if needed.
Budget vs spend summaries
Snapshots of how spending compares to the agreed budget.
Helps identify underspend, overspend or emerging trends.
Supports conversations about whether the package still fits.
Evidence for outcomes
Spending linked to the support outcomes agreed in the plan.
Helps show how funds are supporting independence and wellbeing.
Useful for commissioners when reviewing value for money.
Information tailored for local authorities and NHS teams
Reviewing and commissioning teams need information presented in a way that fits their processes and timescales. We work with you to agree what you need up front.
Regular statements that align with your review or monitoring cycles.
Breakdown of spend by category (for example, core support, respite, transport, equipment).
Supplementary information available when you need deeper detail.
Named ILBP contacts who understand your local reporting expectations.
Making reporting understandable for clients and families
Reporting isn't just for professionals. We also provide information in a way that clients, families and personal assistants can follow.
Plain language explanations of what the figures mean in practice.
Help for families to understand how decisions have been made about spending.
Clear guidance about what evidence is needed (for example, invoices, receipts or timesheets).
Reassurance that there is a transparent trail showing how money has been used.
Responding to reviews, queries and investigations
Sometimes additional scrutiny is needed, for example after a safeguarding concern, complaint or complex review. Our records are structured so we can respond quickly and clearly.
Ability to trace individual transactions back to invoices or agreed spends.
Chronologies of key financial events, such as changes to care or significant one off purchases.
Collaborative approach with local authorities and NHS teams when questions arise.
Focus on learning and improvement as well as answering immediate queries.
Why audit ready reporting matters
Reduces the time and stress associated with reviews and audits.
Helps demonstrate that public funds are being used appropriately.
Builds confidence across clients, families and professional teams.
Case studies
Examples of how managed direct payment accounts support people to get the right care in a flexible, accountable way.
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