SPLA Audit Help
Got a SPLA audit letter? Take a breath. You have time to get ready, and you don’t have to do it alone.
In a SPLA audit, an outside auditor checks your monthly SPLA reports against what you really had running. The letter usually gives you a set number of days to reply, often about 30. Check your own letter for the exact date.
We are SPLA consultants. We are not Microsoft.
Got a SPLA audit letter? What to do first
- Read the letter closely. Note the reply date and what time period it covers.
- Don’t agree to any number yet. Ask for the scope in writing.
- Pull your past SPLA reports. Audits often look back about three years. Match the reports to your invoices.
- List what’s really running. Servers, products, and users. Compare that list to your reports.
- Check where things run. Since October 1, 2025, you can’t use your own SPLA licenses on Listed Providers like AWS, Azure, Google, or Alibaba.
- Write down any fixes and the date you made them.
How our SPLA consultants help
Our SPLA Audit Letter Review gives you a plain-English read of your letter, a list of what they want, and what to gather first. Then we talk through next steps on a call.
Already deep in a full audit? See Full audit support. We set the work up around your audit.
SPLA audit questions
What is a SPLA audit?
An outside auditor checks your monthly SPLA reports against what you really had running, often looking back about three years.
How long do I have to reply?
It’s in your letter. It’s often about 30 days. Check your letter for the exact date.
Are you Microsoft?
No. We are not Microsoft.
Can you promise I’ll pay less?
No. Nobody honest can promise that. We help you understand where you stand and what to do next.
Is this legal advice?
No. This is licensing help, not legal advice. If you need a lawyer, we’ll tell you.
Helpful reading
- Got a SPLA audit letter? Here’s what’s different this year
- SPLA compliance audit: how not to be the chosen one
- SPLA partners: it’s time to be proactive
- Reporting SPLA usage
- Our services
SPLA Licensing is run by Lighthouse Media, LLC. SPLA consulting. Not affiliated with Microsoft. This is licensing help, not legal advice.
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