Actuarial valuations form the financial bedrock of an organization’s planning, requiring both precision and reliability. An independent actuarial review provides a crucial, objective layer of verification and quality assurance. This process involves a second set of expert eyes examining the complex models, underlying data, and key assumptions used in the valuation. The goal is two-fold: to gain additional assurance that the results are reasonable and accurate, and to ensure the work adheres strictly to all relevant regulatory and funding standards. Specifically, an independent audit verifies Adherence & Alignment with the administrative reality of your plan and mandates compliance with Actuarial Standards of Practice (ASOPs). For organizations in jurisdictions with Mandated Compliance (including states like CA, NY, OR, and WA), this external validation is a legal requirement. Ultimately, independent verification serves as a safeguard, ensuring stakeholders can rely on the outcome for making sound, defensible financial decisions.