A SAS 70 report typically consists of four sections:
Section One: Service Auditors' Report
- Gives the opinion of the independent auditor
Section Two: Description of Controls
- Detailed description of the controls in place around the specific processes covered by the report (these controls are identified by and are the responsibility of the service organization)
Section Three: Description of Tests and Results
- Detailed description of the tests performed to ensure controls are operating effectively
- Results of the tests performed over the period covered by the report
Section Four: Additional information provided by the Service Organization (optional)
- Any additional information that the service organization would like to provide on the company's operations (i.e., Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery/Build-out Plans)