NYC Bias Audit Service: Evidence-Bound LL144 Support
Evidence-backed bias-audit support, deterministic statistical analysis, public Summary of Results preparation, and a SHA-256 evidence bundle — delivered on the engagement schedule.
HAIEC documents the calculation, evidence, publication fields, and engagement facts. Independence and any auditor conclusion are recorded per engagement; a ratio signal is not an automatic legal compliance verdict.
A Complete Audit, Not a DIY Kit
Most compliance vendors sell you tools and leave you to figure out the rest. We deliver a complete, signed independent bias audit — conducted by our AI Compliance Officer using HAIEC's deterministic analysis engine.
Independent Auditor Signs
Independence is assessed and documented against the engagement facts before the work is represented as an independent LL144 audit. The record preserves the auditor, scope, and basis.
Deterministic Engine
Our analysis engine is rule-based and deterministic — not AI-generated opinions. Same input data always produces the same output. Every calculation is reproducible and SHA-256 verified.
Audit-Ready Output
You receive a calculation report, Summary of Results preparation, SHA-256 evidence bundle, methodology identity, and publication-readiness fields. Auditor sign-off remains engagement-specific.
Do You Need a Bias Audit?
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The Risk Is Real and Growing
The NY State Comptroller reviewed DCWP enforcement of Local Law 144 in December 2025 and found systemic gaps. Enforcement is about to get significantly stricter.
Enforcement Escalation
The NY State Comptroller (OSC Audit 2024-N-6) reviewed 32 companies and found 17 instances of potential non-compliance — while DCWP had found only 1. The Comptroller recommended DCWP significantly improve enforcement mechanisms.
Source: NYS Comptroller, Dec 2025
Compounding Penalties
$500 first violation, up to $1,500 each subsequent violation, per day. Not having a bias audit, not publishing results, and not notifying candidates are three separate violations. 3 violations x $1,500 x 90 days = $405,000.
Source: NYC Admin Code §20-873
Data Decay
Bias audits require historical hiring data — typically 12 months. The longer you wait, the more your data becomes stale, incomplete, or statistically insignificant. Past hiring decisions cannot be retroactively documented.
Source: DCWP Rule §5-301
Public Scrutiny
Your bias audit summary becomes public record, posted on your website. Candidates, competitors, and media can scrutinize it. Incomplete or missing audits broadcast one message: you are not taking fairness seriously.
Source: LL144 §20-871(b)(2)
Inspection Timeline
When DCWP requests documentation, you need to produce statistical evidence, methodology transparency, and public summary artifacts promptly. Without an audit, you scramble. With our service, you hand over a signed package.
Source: DCWP Enforcement Protocol
Vendor Audits Don't Count
LL144 independence is engagement-specific and should be assessed against auditor involvement and financial-interest facts. An ATS vendor's self-assessment should not be presented as an independent audit without that evidence.
Source: DCWP Rule §5-300(a)
Penalty Exposure Calculator
1 Violation x 90 Days
$135,000
Missing bias audit only
2 Violations x 90 Days
$270,000
No audit + no public notice
3 Violations x 90 Days
$405,000
No audit + no notice + no candidate notification
Based on $1,500/violation/day for subsequent violations. Source: NYC Admin Code §20-873
What You Receive
A structured LL144 audit workflow with deterministic calculations, evidence packaging, and engagement-specific auditor review — not a generic compliance score.
Certified Statistical Bias Analysis
- Selection rates by sex (male, female) — signed by auditor
- Selection rates by race/ethnicity (7 EEOC categories)
- Intersectional analysis (race x sex combinations)
- EEOC 4/5ths rule (adverse impact ratio) calculations
- Chi-Square test for large samples
- Fisher's Exact test for small samples
- Job category breakdown per LL144 requirements
- Engagement-specific auditor review and signed findings where applicable
SHA-256 Evidence Bundle
- Cryptographic hash for every file in the bundle
- Deterministic run specification (same input = same output)
- 9-file evidence package with methodology documentation
- Reproducibility proof with version-controlled methodology
- Data quality report with completeness scoring
- Configuration manifest with all parameters
- Timestamped audit trail with auditor sign-off
Certified Public Disclosure Page
- Hosted Summary of Results page on haiec.com — publication-ready when required fields are complete
- Embeddable iframe code for your website
- QR code for sharing
- PDF download for offline distribution
- LL144-aligned format with selection rates and impact ratios
- Auditor identity, credentials, independence basis, and review date
- Ready for DCWP inspection on day one
Signed Audit Report
- Executive summary with compliance verdict — signed
- Data quality report with demographic distribution
- 22-point compliance requirement checklist
- Remediation roadmap (if disparities found)
- McKinsey-style executive report with financial impact
- Candidate notice template and compliance checklist
- Methodology documentation meeting DCWP standards
Preview Our Deliverables
See exactly what you receive. These are sample outputs from completed audits — certified and signed by our AI Compliance Officer.
LL144 Bias Audit Report
Certified by AI Compliance Officer
- Executive Dashboard
- Auditor Certification
- Gap Analysis
- Remediation Roadmap
Sample output — actual reports use your data
Public Disclosure Page
Auditor-certified, LL144-compliant format
- Selection Rates Table
- Auditor Certification
- Embed and QR Code
- PDF Download
Sample output — actual disclosures use your data
SHA-256 Evidence Package
9-file cryptographic bundle with auditor sign-off
- Run Specification
- Data Hash Manifest
- Analysis Results
- Auditor Certification
Sample output — actual bundles use your data
How We Compare
Four options: do nothing (and risk penalties), hire a law firm (and wait months), go to a traditional auditor (and pay enterprise prices), or get audited by HAIEC (complete in 10 days).
| Do Nothing | Law Firms | Traditional Auditors | HAIEC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timeline | N/A | 4–8 weeks | 3–6 weeks | 10 business days |
| Cost | $1,500/day penalties | $15K–$40K | $15K–$25K | From $7,500 |
| Independence basis | None | Engagement-specific | Engagement-specific | Recorded per engagement |
| Output | Nothing | Advisory memos | Audit report | Signed report + evidence bundle |
| Statistical Rigor | None | Narrative-heavy | Standard tests | 4/5ths + Chi-Square + Fisher + SHA-256 |
| Public Disclosure | Missing (violation) | Generic template | PDF only | Hosted page + embed + QR + PDF |
| Reproducibility | N/A | Not guaranteed | Not guaranteed | SHA-256 hashed, deterministic |
| Pricing Model | N/A | Hourly billing | Custom quote | Fixed price, no surprises |
| Ongoing Access | None | Separate engagement | Separate engagement | 90 days platform included |
10-Day Audit Process
Defined scope. Defined timeline. Defined deliverables. No ambiguity. Engagement timing depends on data readiness and review; no universal delivery promise is implied.
Intake & Data Collection
Kick-off call with our AI Compliance Officer. Define AEDT parameters, confirm job categories, establish dataset window (typically 12 months). CSV upload with structured data specification. All data SHA-256 hashed on receipt.
Data Validation & Normalization
Validate completeness and statistical significance. Normalize demographic categories to EEOC standards. Generate data quality report with completeness scoring. Flag any data gaps requiring supplementation.
Statistical Analysis & Evidence Generation
Compute selection rates by protected category. Apply 4/5ths rule and impact ratio analysis. Run Chi-Square and Fisher's Exact tests. Generate SHA-256 hashed evidence bundle (9 files). Auditor reviews all findings.
Report Generation & Disclosure Setup
Generate the calculation report and Summary of Results fields. Set up the hosted publication surface when required fields are complete. Auditor review and conclusion remain engagement-specific.
Delivery, Review & Briefing
Deliver the evidence package, review narrative, and publication fields. Any auditor conclusion or public disclosure follows the recorded engagement and publication-readiness state.
Transparent Pricing
Fixed scope. Fixed timeline. Fixed price. No hourly creep. No surprise invoices. Complete independent audit included.
Independent Audit
Complete signed bias audit for 1 AEDT
Save $7,500–$32,500 vs traditional firms
- 1 AEDT, up to 3 job categories
- Full statistical bias analysis — signed by auditor
- SHA-256 evidence bundle (9 files)
- Certified public disclosure page hosting
- Signed compliance verdict report (22 checks)
- Candidate notice template
- 90 days Business tier platform access
- 10 business day delivery
Full Compliance
Complete audit + extended scope + ongoing access
Save $2,500–$27,500 vs traditional firms
- Everything in Independent Audit
- Up to 10 job categories + intersectional analysis
- 25 job description bias audits
- Dedicated onboarding and data integration support
- 60-minute executive briefing with auditor
- Candidate notice template + full compliance checklist
- 6 months Business tier platform access
- Quarterly re-audit scheduling
Why We Can Offer This Price
Deterministic Engine
Our rule-based engine automates the statistical analysis that traditional firms do manually — same rigor, fraction of the time.
Automated Evidence
SHA-256 hashed evidence bundles are generated automatically. No manual document assembly. No human error in evidence packaging.
Hosted Disclosure
Your public disclosure page is hosted, maintained, and updated by us. No web development needed on your end.
Enterprise: Multi-AEDT organizations, enterprise-wide AI hiring audits, and ongoing monitoring — book a consultation for custom scoping.
Auditor Independence Statement
Independence is assessed and documented for each engagement against the applicable NYC criteria, including auditor involvement and financial-interest facts. The work is represented as an independent LL144 audit only when the recorded engagement evidence supports that label. Auditor review and signature are engagement-specific. This service does not constitute legal advice. Consult qualified legal counsel for compliance decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Core Capabilities to know about NYC LL144 compliance and our audit service.
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This service does not constitute legal advice. HAIEC is not a law firm and does not provide legal opinions. HAIEC's AI Compliance Officer serves as the independent auditor for bias audits conducted under this service. NYC Local Law 144 is enforced by the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP). Consult qualified legal counsel for compliance decisions. All penalty figures cited are from NYC Admin Code 20-873 and the NY State Comptroller Audit 2024-N-6 (December 2025).