Currency equipment audits: Adelaide-based, Australia-wide
WaTo runs independent audits of coin machines, note counters, currency scales and related cash-handling equipment. We check whether your gear is accurate, properly maintained and fit for the job, then hand you a clear report with no surprises. If something needs fixing, replacing or recalibrating, you'll know exactly what and why. Audits run from Adelaide, covering sites nationally since 2001.
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The short answer
An independent currency equipment audit tests every coin machine, note counter and scale for counting accuracy, calibration and mechanical condition, then reviews its maintenance history. WaTo Consulting audits single sites or fleets across several states from Adelaide, and the written report suits compliance use, with a repair, recalibrate, monitor or replace call for each machine.
What is a currency equipment audit?
A currency equipment audit is a structured assessment of every machine involved in your cash-handling process. We test counting accuracy, check sensor calibration, inspect mechanical condition, review maintenance history and flag anything that's out of spec or approaching end-of-life. The result is a written report your finance and ops teams can act on, whether that means scheduling repairs, budgeting replacements or satisfying compliance requirements.
What we cover
Accuracy testing
We run each machine through controlled test batches to verify counting and sorting accuracy against known totals.
Mechanical inspection
Hoppers, feed rollers, reject mechanisms, belts and sensors are physically inspected for wear, damage and contamination.
Calibration verification
Scales and counterfeit detection sensors are checked against traceable reference standards to confirm they're within spec.
Maintenance history review
We review service records to identify missed maintenance, recurring faults and machines that are costing more to keep running than they should.
Compliance documentation
A written audit report suitable for internal governance, external audit and regulatory compliance purposes.
Replacement recommendations
Honest advice on which machines are worth repairing and which should be scheduled for replacement. We stick to the facts and don't upsell.
Who it's for
- Banks and credit unions auditing branch equipment as part of internal compliance programs.
- RSLs, clubs and casinos required to demonstrate equipment accuracy for gaming compliance.
- Retail groups wanting to verify that cash-handling equipment across multiple sites is performing correctly.
- Finance and operations managers preparing capital replacement budgets and needing hard data on equipment condition.
How it works
- We scope the audit. A conversation about which sites, which equipment and what your audit needs to cover: compliance, budgeting or a general health check.
- We schedule site visits. Our technicians visit each site at a time that suits your operations, so daily cash processing isn't disrupted.
- We test and inspect every machine. Accuracy testing, mechanical inspection, calibration checks and a review of maintenance records, all thorough and documented.
- You receive a written report. A clear, plain-English report listing findings by machine, with condition ratings and recommended actions.
- We help you act on it. If repairs, recalibration or replacements are needed, we can quote and schedule the work directly. One provider, start to finish.
Why WaTo for equipment audits
- We audit independently. Our recommendations are based on what we find, not what we want to sell you.
- Over twenty years of hands-on experience with every major brand of currency equipment used in Australia.
- Reports are written for finance and ops people, not technicians, with clear findings and clear actions.
- Adelaide-based team with national reach. We audit single sites or multi-state fleets.
- If follow-up work is needed, we can handle repairs, calibration and replacements in-house.
Equipment audit questions
How often should we audit our currency equipment?
Most businesses benefit from an annual audit. High-volume environments like CIT depots and casinos may warrant six-monthly checks. If you're preparing for a compliance review or noticing counting discrepancies, that's a good trigger too.
Can you audit equipment you didn't supply?
Yes. We audit all major brands of coin machines, note counters and currency scales regardless of who supplied or installed them.
What does the audit report include?
A machine-by-machine summary covering accuracy test results, mechanical condition, calibration status, maintenance history and a recommended action: repair, recalibrate, monitor or replace.
Will the audit disrupt our daily cash processing?
We schedule around your operations. Most machine tests take 30 to 60 minutes per unit, and we can work outside peak hours if needed.
Ready to find out where your equipment stands?
Book a currency equipment audit and get a clear picture of what's working, what needs attention and what should be replaced.
Mon to Fri, 8:30am to 5pm
