The final amount in a report does not match its calculation tables

If the remedial-work amount in the conclusions differs from the sum of the appendix items, the calculation sequence needs to be reconstructed. A different table version, rounding, duplicated work or an omitted explanation may account for the difference. The discrepancy alone does not establish which amount is justified.

What needs to be clarified

The review can test reproducibility from the stated quantity and unit price to the final answer, distinguishing arithmetic errors from changes in the scope of remedial work.

Materials to prepare

The full report, appendices and available versions of the calculation tables.
Records of quantities, measurements and the sources of the prices used.
The questions asked and the author’s explanations of adjustments, factors and rounding.

What to compare

Reconcile matching items, units and subtotals in a checking schedule.
Identify additions, duplicates or changed values without a source reference.
Assess each discrepancy’s effect on the total while recording disputed assumptions separately.

Possible outcome of the analysis

A possible outcome is a list of reproducible and unsupported calculation steps identifying the relevant tables and rows, providing a basis for specific questions about the report.

Limits of the conclusions

Reviewing calculations does not verify concealed work quantities or replace a site examination. Correct addition alone does not justify the selected repair method.