Nonprofit Program Service Quality and Outcomes Audit
Program quality audits ensure services are delivered as designed, achieving intended outcomes, and meeting funder expectations. This audit provides systematic evidence of impact that supports grant reporting, board oversight, and public accountability.
- Industry: Nonprofit
- Frequency: Quarterly
- Estimated Time: 3-4 hours
- Role: Program Manager / Executive Director
- Total Items: 28
Service Delivery Compliance
Verify services are delivered as designed.
- Program delivered per documented program model or curriculum?
- Intended service dosage (hours, sessions, contacts) being delivered?
- All program participants meet eligibility criteria?
- Program staff meet required qualifications and credentials?
- Program running at planned capacity (not over or significantly under)?
Outcome Measurement
Verify outcome measurement is occurring.
- Current logic model linking activities to outcomes in place?
- Pre/post measurement capturing participant change on key outcomes?
- Measurable outcome targets set for the program?
- Outcome data collected and entered in database current?
- Outcome data analyzed and compared to targets this period?
Beneficiary Feedback
Collect and act on beneficiary feedback.
- Formal beneficiary feedback mechanism in place?
- Participant satisfaction regularly surveyed?
- Beneficiary feedback used to improve program?
- Beneficiary complaints and grievances addressed promptly?
- Program accessibility reviewed for barriers facing target population?
Staff Quality and Supervision
Assess staff quality and supervision.
- All program staff receiving regular supervision?
- Program staff training and professional development current?
- Staff turnover impact on service quality assessed and addressed?
- Program staff annual performance reviews completed?
Documentation and Records
Verify participant records are complete.
- Participant intake and service files complete and current?
- Informed consent forms obtained from all participants?
- Participant confidentiality protected per applicable privacy laws?
- Grant-required data elements captured in program records?
Impact Reporting
Prepare program impact reporting.
- Data ready for all pending grant performance reports?
- Program accomplishment data ready for Form 990 Part III?
- Program performance report prepared for board?
- Compelling success stories documented for donor communications?
- Continuous improvement actions from this audit documented and assigned?
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Why Use This Nonprofit Program Service Quality and Outcomes Audit?
This nonprofit program service quality and outcomes audit helps nonprofit teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for program manager / executive director professionals, this checklist covers 28 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: quarterly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Nonprofit Program Service Quality and Outcomes Audit cover?
This checklist covers 28 inspection items across 6 sections: Service Delivery Compliance, Outcome Measurement, Beneficiary Feedback, Staff Quality and Supervision, Documentation and Records, Impact Reporting. It is designed for nonprofit operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed quarterly. Each completion takes approximately 3-4 hours.
Who should use this Nonprofit Program Service Quality and Outcomes Audit?
This checklist is designed for Program Manager / Executive Director professionals in the nonprofit industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.