6 RCNY §5-300 defines an independent auditor as a person or group capable of objective and impartial judgment on all issues within the audit scope. A person is not independent if involved in using, developing or distributing the AEDT, has a relevant employment relationship during the audit, or has a direct or material indirect financial interest in the employer, agency or vendor.
Independence checklist
| Question | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Did the auditor use, develop or distribute the AEDT? | The rule identifies that involvement as disqualifying. |
| Is there an employment relationship with the employer/agency/vendor during the audit? | The rule identifies that relationship as disqualifying. |
| Does the auditor hold a direct or material indirect financial interest? | The rule identifies such interests as disqualifying. |
| Can the auditor exercise objective and impartial judgment? | This is the core independence standard. |
No DCWP approved-auditor list
DCWP does not operate a simple approved-auditor registry. Buyers should evaluate independence, methodology, evidence controls and professional review rather than relying on a nonexistent government certification list.
Frequently asked questions
A person or group involved in developing or distributing the AEDT does not meet the rule's definition of independent auditor for that AEDT.
DCWP does not maintain an approved-auditor list for LL144 bias audits.
Yes, but proprietary methods should not be described as if they were additional legal requirements. The audit must still satisfy the applicable rule requirements.
Next step
Use this page for general information only. For a specific workflow, review the LL144 scope framework or request an independent bias-audit scope review. Do not send candidate-level data through ordinary email.