# Reporting & Auditing
Generate reports for NDIS, DEX, MDS, internal analytics, and audit compliance.
## Getting Started
### [Reporting & Auditing](overview.md)
Complete overview of reporting capabilities in Comm.care
**Topics:** NDIS reports, DEX reporting, CHSP, audit preparation
### [Running Reports](running-reports.md)
How to generate and customise reports
**Topics:** Activity reports, staff hours, NDIS bulk claim, payroll exports
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## NDIS Reporting
### [Invoicing NDIS for NDIA-Managed Participants - Bulk Upload](../invoicing-claims/ndia-managed-bulk-upload.md)
Creating bulk upload reports for NDIS myplace portal
### [Bulk Upload to NDIS](../invoicing-claims/bulk-upload-process.md)
Additional guidance on bulk upload process and file formats
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## DEX Reporting (DSS Data Exchange)
### [Automatically Report to CHSP Data Exchange](dex-reporting.md)
How Comm.care integrates with DEX for automatic CHSP reporting
**Key benefit:** No manual data entry required
### [Troubleshooting CHSP Funded Participants for Better DEX Reporting](dex-troubleshooting.md)
Fixing common DEX reporting issues
### [Progress Notes for DSS Funded Services](../progress-notes/dss-funded-services.md)
How progress notes automatically feed into DEX reporting
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## MDS Reporting
### [Generating MDS Reports](mds-reports.md)
Creating Minimum Data Set reports for aged care services
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## Staff Hours & Payroll
### [Running Reports](running-reports.md)
Generating staff hours reports for payroll processing
### [Exporting Staff Hours to QuickBooks](../../integrations/accounting/quickbooks-timesheets.md)
Specific guidance for QuickBooks timesheets
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## Exporting Data
### [Export Progress Notes](../progress-notes/exporting.md)
Downloading all progress notes for a participant (e.g., end of contract, audits)
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## Report Types Available
### Activity Reports
- **NDIS Bulk Claim** - Services delivered to NDIA-managed participants
- **Activity Report** - All service delivery across organisation
- **Staff Hours** - Time tracking for payroll
- **Billable vs Non-Billable** - Financial analytics
### Compliance Reports
- **DEX Report** - Automatic submission to DSS Data Exchange
- **MDS Report** - Minimum Data Set for aged care
- **Audit Reports** - Progress notes, documentation, compliance
### Financial Reports
- **Invoice Summary** - All claims by status
- **Revenue by Service** - Financial performance by service type
- **Revenue by Funding Source** - NDIS, CHSP, MDS, fee-for-service breakdown
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## Key Concepts
**DEX** = Data Exchange - Australian Government reporting system for DSS-funded programs (CHSP, etc.)
**MDS** = Minimum Data Set - Mandatory reporting for aged care services
**Bulk Upload** = CSV file for NDIS claims submitted to myplace portal
**Activity Report** = Comprehensive report of all service delivery and billable hours
**Staff Hours Report** = Time tracking report for payroll processing
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## Reporting Workflow
### Monthly Reporting Cycle:
1. **Ongoing:** Staff create progress notes as services are delivered
2. **Weekly:** Review Organisation Calendar to validate hours
3. **Month-end:** Generate activity reports to verify completeness
4. **Month-end:** Create invoices/claims from reports
5. **Month-end:** Export to accounting (Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks)
6. **Quarterly:** DEX submission (automatic if DSS-funded)
7. **As needed:** MDS reporting, audit reports
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## Compliance & Audit Preparation
### What Auditors Look For:
- **Progress notes** - Complete documentation of all services
- **Matched invoices** - Claims match actual service delivery
- **Staff qualifications** - Current certifications for services provided
- **Participant consent** - Documentation and signatures
- **Goals tracking** - Evidence of person-centred care
### Audit-Ready Reports:
- Export all progress notes for audit period
- Run activity report to show service delivery
- Staff certification reports
- Incident and risk management reports (QMS)
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## Related Topics
- [Progress Notes](../progress-notes/) - Source data for all reports
- [Invoicing & Claims](../invoicing-claims/) - Creating claims from reports
- [Organisation Calendar](../scheduling-rostering/) - Validating billable hours
- [Quality Management](../quality-management-system/) - Incident and risk reporting
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## Tips for Better Reporting
✅ **Create progress notes promptly** - Don't wait until month-end
✅ **Validate hours weekly** - Catch errors early on Organisation Calendar
✅ **Use filters effectively** - Date ranges, funding sources, staff members
✅ **Export regularly** - Don't lose data, maintain backups
✅ **Review before submitting** - Double-check bulk uploads and DEX submissions
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