Audit & methodology ledger

colift publishes an open methodology ledger so volunteers, caseworkers, partners, funders, and auditors can see how we verify volunteer hours and how the methodology has evolved.

What's in the ledger

The live version of the verification methodology, including the per-task validation criteria.

Current per-task caps (Maximum Allowable Time, or MAT) for every active task, with a summary of the underlying calibration data.

The calibration changelog. Every change to a cap or to the methodology, with the date and the reason.

Aggregate submission statistics, anonymized. Total submissions, validation pass/fail rates, flag and spot-review rates. No individual records. No PII.

The authorized-representative roster. Names, titles, and the date of board designation.

The conflict-of-interest policy and the certification-function firewall.

What's not in the ledger

Information about specific recipients. Names, case numbers, hour counts, and SNAP-recipient status are not disclosed. Beneficiary information is protected under 7 CFR §272.1(c) and equivalent state safeguarding rules.

Volunteer-specific data beyond what's required for aggregate statistics.

Why

Transparency is the audit defense. A reviewer asking how colift certified a set of hours gets a complete answer without filing a request.

Access

The ledger is available at [ledger URL] and is linked from the QR code on the participant certificate colift issues alongside each work-hours certification.

For formal reviews

State (CDSS, OTDA) and federal (FNS) reviewers can request a formal records pull, including the underlying validation logs and the per-recipient certification basis, subject to applicable safeguards. Contact: [contact email].