Enhanced Audit Programme gets underway

The programme represents a shift to a more consistent, transparent, and outcomes focused approach.

Audits are underway across the country, with early insights being used to guide improvements to the programme.

We are taking a staged approach to the rollout, starting with community group homes. Over time, the programme will expand to include other providers and service types.

We will continue to keep you updated as this work progresses.

Enhanced audit framework

The programme is guided by an audit framework. The framework reflects what good disability support looks like and how quality will be assessed.

The framework helps ensure audits take a consistent, person-centred approach, focusing on the quality, safety, and effectiveness of services, as well as the outcomes that matter most to disabled people and their whānau.

You can download the audit framework here:

• DSS audit framework (PDF 2 MB)
• DSS audit framework (DOCX 120 KB)

Find out more 

Learn more about the purpose of DSS audit and assurance:

• Audit and assurance

Find out about the Enhanced Audit Programme:

• Enhanced Audit Programme 

Watch previous Provider Quality Forums:

• Provider quality forum - Implementation of Enhanced Audit Programme | 29 April 2026
• Provider quality forums - Enhanced Audit Programme | 10 February 2026