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# Why am I audited every year?

 At the beginning of the policy period, the policy premium is based on information about the business operations and estimated payroll. Once the policy period has expired, the Premium Audit is able to verify the actual operational and actual payroll information for the policy year. While business operations may remain consistent, payroll changes from year to year. Therefore, an audit may be conducted yearly in order to reflect the actual payroll for the policy period. 

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