Bring Clarity and Accountability to Your IT Budget

Independent IT Spend Audits for Nonprofits

When IT is outsourced, visibility can fade. Our vendor-neutral IT Spend Audit gives nonprofit leaders a clear, unbiased view of where every technology dollar goes—so you can demonstrate fiscal responsibility to your board, validate your MSP’s strategy, and plan a smarter budget without disrupting existing relationships.

Why Nonprofits Choose a Vendor‑Neutral IT Spend Audit

Boards, donors, and auditors expect transparency. But for many nonprofit leaders, IT invoices read like a foreign language—packed with technical jargon, acronyms, and line items that make it nearly impossible to know what you’re really paying for.

Our audit brings clarity to your existing spend by translating complex billing into plain language, showing exactly where your IT dollars go, and identifying whether those costs align with your mission and goals.

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Provide Board-Level Transparency
Deliver a concise, independent report that shows how IT funds are allocated and why.

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Validate Your Current IT Strategy
Ensure your MSP or IT consultant is aligned with your mission and delivering measurable value.

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Strengthen Budget Planning & Grants
Use accurate data for board proposals, grant applications, and annual planning.

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Reduce Waste Without Disruption

Identify duplicative tools, unused licenses, and outdated contracts.

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Improve Risk & Security Posture
Surface gaps in best practices that may impact compliance, data protection, or service reliability.

What’s Included in Your Nonprofit IT Spend Audit

You’ll receive a board-ready packet and an operational action plan you can use immediately:

  • Executive Summary: Clear findings, fiscal impact, and top 5 recommendations.
  • Line-Item Spend Analysis: MSP invoices, carrier bills, software subscriptions, licenses, and support fees.
  • Vendor & Contract Matrix: Renewal dates, terms, auto-renew risks, SLAs, and consolidation opportunities.
  • User-to-License Reconciliation: Identify unused, underutilized, or over-provisioned seats.
  • Tool Consolidation Roadmap: Where to streamline services and reduce complexity.
  • Best Practice & Security Gap Review: Nonprofit-focused standards and remediations.
  • Scenario-Based Savings Plan: Quick wins vs. long-term optimizations with estimated impact.
  • Optional: Board slide deck summarizing the findings for easy presentation.
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What We Analyze During Your Audit

We perform a comprehensive, vendor-neutral review of your IT environment. This service is ideal for organizations with an MSP or outsourced IT. It evaluates your current spend and strategy while preserving your existing provider relationship.

  • MSP & Consulting Invoices – Services, scope, and change orders
  • Internet & Phone/UC Contracts – Terms, bandwidth, redundancy, and fees
  • Software & Licensing – Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, security tools, SaaS, and CRM apps
  • User Counts & Access – Active vs. billed users, role alignment, and offboarding gaps
  • Overlapping Tools – Backup, email security, EDR, MFA, RMM, and monitoring solutions
  • Hardware & Warranties – Servers, networking gear, endpoints, and lifecycle status
  • Security & Compliance Practices – Policies, MFA, backups, and admin controls

How Our IT Spend Audit Process Works

Our process is designed to be simple, secure, and board-focused. Here’s what you can expect:

  1. Start with a Quick Call: We align on your goals, timelines, and key stakeholders to ensure the audit meets your objectives.
  2. Share the Essentials Securely: You’ll receive an NDA and a clear checklist for the documents we need—like invoices, contracts, and license reports.
  3. We Do the Heavy Lifting: Our team conducts a thorough review of your IT spend and strategy, analyzing every detail for accuracy and efficiency.
  4. Review Findings Together: In a collaborative session, we walk through insights, answer questions, and outline your options.
  5. Deliver Actionable Results: You’ll receive a board-ready report with recommendations, savings scenarios, and next steps.
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Who Benefits Most from an IT Spend Audit

  • Executive Directors & Finance Teams needing independent validation
  • Nonprofits with an MSP/IT Consultant seeking accountability and alignment
  • Organizations preparing for board presentations, audits, or renewals
  • Teams planning growth, restructuring, or grant applications

Why Nonprofits Trust Louisville Geek

We bring 20+ years of helping organizations align technology with mission and outcomes. Our audits are vendor‑neutral and transparent focused solely on your best interests. We’re proud to be trusted by nonprofits and recognized by industry leaders.

  • Independent and Non‑Biased – We assess your current setup without pushing a services contract.
  • Board‑First Communication – Findings mapped to impact, risk, and mission.
  • Proven Expertise – Deep experience across MSP management, cloud, security, licensing, and budgeting.
  • Recognition – 2024 Check Point MSSP Partner of the Year and Sophos 2022 MSP Partner of the Year award
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What We Need to Deliver Your Audit

  • MSP Invoices – Last 3–6 months
  • Contract Copies – MSP, internet/phone, software/SaaS, security tools
  • License Reports – Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, security platforms
  • User Roster – Employees, contractors, and volunteers
  • Network/Asset Inventory – If available
  • Policies – Backup, MFA, and privileged access (if applicable)

Frequently Asked Questions About IT Spend Audits

No. Our audit is independent and vendor‑neutral. We validate strategy, uncover waste, and improve accountability while preserving your provider relationship.

We aim to minimize lift with a focused data request. We can also coordinate directly with your MSP once you authorize it.

Yes. We provide a board-ready summary and can include a brief slide deck if requested.

Great! Our review complements financial audits by adding technical depth across licensing, contracts, and best practices.

Yes, if you want help executing recommendations, we can partner with your MSP or deliver changes ourselves.

Every nonprofit is unique, but audits often surface duplicative tools, unused licenses, outdated contracts, and opportunities to consolidate and simplify—with clear financial impact.

Yes. We understand board reporting, grant requirements, and fiscal-year timing, and we tune our recommendations accordingly.

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Ready to Give Your Board the Clarity They Need?

Stop guessing where your IT dollars are going. Our vendor-neutral IT Spend Audit delivers a clear, board-ready report that translates complex invoices into plain language, uncovers hidden waste, and validates your current IT strategy. Take the first step toward smarter budgeting and stronger accountability.