Compliance Audit Services for Business

Compliance audit services that get you ready for HIPAA, SOC, and ISO reviews before the auditor arrives. Our local, family-run team has helped businesses since 1994.

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Our Compliance Audit Services

Customer and regulatory demands grow as you do. Get audit preparation, control reviews, documentation, and compliance consulting in one place.

Compliance Management

Build a structured compliance program with risk assessments, policy development, gap analysis, monitoring, documentation, control implementation, and staff training aligned to applicable requirements.

SOC Compliance Consulting

Receive guidance through SOC 1 and SOC 2 readiness and attestation, including control design, policy development, security gap remediation, documentation, and coordination with an AICPA-certified CPA auditor.

Cybersecurity Audits

Review security controls, monitoring, identity and access management, endpoint protection, SIEM, threat detection, and recovery planning to support stronger compliance readiness and risk management.

Practical Audit Guidance

Turn Compliance Requirements Into Readiness

Learning from an auditor that your controls are weak is a costly surprise. LME assesses where you stand, ranks what to fix first, and builds a clear plan.

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Compliance Success Stories

See how growing organizations went from scrambling to audit-ready. Practical support improved security, readiness, and daily operations.

"LME is has an amazing team and have been great development partners on all our projects. They deliver on time and keep us updated frequently on what they are doing!!!"

Marlan Walker
Marlan Walker

"LME has proven to be an exceptionally reliable partner for us, consistently delivering high-quality results across a diverse range of projects. Joe is always offering helpful suggestions and making sure issues are resolved."

Shashi Narahari
Shashi Narahari

"When Joe assigned Ivan as our lead, we felt like we finally had IT solved. Ivan has been with us 24×7 and the team behind him makes sure nothing falls through the cracks."

David Schuelke
David Schuelke

"We’ve been using LME Services for our business IT support, and the experience has been fantastic. Their cybersecurity expertise, responsiveness, and ability to explain complex tech in plain English really set them apart."

Jason Bergen
Jason Bergen

"We are not IT savvy people and wanted the best equipment within our budget with the easiest set-up and usage possible, so we could focus our time on our legal clients. They’ve helped optimize our technology and simplify it down to something that is easy for us to use."

Lara Cleary
Lara Cleary

"I can’t say enough great things about LME Services. I’ve trusted them for years with my computer support needs. They are reliable, knowledgeable, and always willing to help."

Patty Lovelady
Patty Lovelady

"Thanks to LME Services’ efforts, our workflow issues are finally resolved. We’ve worked with other IT companies but they lacked the oversight we needed. Leon and his team collaborate seamlessly with us and make sure we know someone cares."

Travis Penfield
Travis Penfield

"They deliver on a wide-breadth of IT services and ensure everything works correctly. With the personal touch of a small team, LME communicates efficiently and is instantly responsive by email or phone."

George Dades
George Dades

"LME is has an amazing team and have been great development partners on all our projects. They deliver on time and keep us updated frequently on what they are doing!!!"

Marlan Walker
Marlan Walker

"LME has proven to be an exceptionally reliable partner for us, consistently delivering high-quality results across a diverse range of projects. Joe is always offering helpful suggestions and making sure issues are resolved."

Shashi Narahari
Shashi Narahari

"When Joe assigned Ivan as our lead, we felt like we finally had IT solved. Ivan has been with us 24×7 and the team behind him makes sure nothing falls through the cracks."

David Schuelke
David Schuelke

"We’ve been using LME Services for our business IT support, and the experience has been fantastic. Their cybersecurity expertise, responsiveness, and ability to explain complex tech in plain English really set them apart."

Jason Bergen
Jason Bergen

"We are not IT savvy people and wanted the best equipment within our budget with the easiest set-up and usage possible, so we could focus our time on our legal clients. They’ve helped optimize our technology and simplify it down to something that is easy for us to use."

Lara Cleary
Lara Cleary

"I can’t say enough great things about LME Services. I’ve trusted them for years with my computer support needs. They are reliable, knowledgeable, and always willing to help."

Patty Lovelady
Patty Lovelady

"Thanks to LME Services’ efforts, our workflow issues are finally resolved. We’ve worked with other IT companies but they lacked the oversight we needed. Leon and his team collaborate seamlessly with us and make sure we know someone cares."

Travis Penfield
Travis Penfield

"They deliver on a wide-breadth of IT services and ensure everything works correctly. With the personal touch of a small team, LME communicates efficiently and is instantly responsive by email or phone."

George Dades
George Dades

"LME is has an amazing team and have been great development partners on all our projects. They deliver on time and keep us updated frequently on what they are doing!!!"

Marlan Walker
Marlan Walker

"LME has proven to be an exceptionally reliable partner for us, consistently delivering high-quality results across a diverse range of projects. Joe is always offering helpful suggestions and making sure issues are resolved."

Shashi Narahari
Shashi Narahari

"When Joe assigned Ivan as our lead, we felt like we finally had IT solved. Ivan has been with us 24×7 and the team behind him makes sure nothing falls through the cracks."

David Schuelke
David Schuelke

"We’ve been using LME Services for our business IT support, and the experience has been fantastic. Their cybersecurity expertise, responsiveness, and ability to explain complex tech in plain English really set them apart."

Jason Bergen
Jason Bergen

"We are not IT savvy people and wanted the best equipment within our budget with the easiest set-up and usage possible, so we could focus our time on our legal clients. They’ve helped optimize our technology and simplify it down to something that is easy for us to use."

Lara Cleary
Lara Cleary

"I can’t say enough great things about LME Services. I’ve trusted them for years with my computer support needs. They are reliable, knowledgeable, and always willing to help."

Patty Lovelady
Patty Lovelady

"Thanks to LME Services’ efforts, our workflow issues are finally resolved. We’ve worked with other IT companies but they lacked the oversight we needed. Leon and his team collaborate seamlessly with us and make sure we know someone cares."

Travis Penfield
Travis Penfield

"They deliver on a wide-breadth of IT services and ensure everything works correctly. With the personal touch of a small team, LME communicates efficiently and is instantly responsive by email or phone."

George Dades
George Dades
The LME Services Difference

Why Choose LME Services?

Tired of scrambling before every audit? LME pairs security expertise with plain-English guidance and pricing without surprise line items.

Family-Run Expertise

A second-generation provider founded in 1994, supporting businesses with continuity and practical guidance.

Security Focus

Cybersecurity, monitoring, backups, and compliance support work together to strengthen audit readiness.

Plain-English Guidance

Complex requirements are translated into clear priorities, documented actions, and understandable next steps.

Local Continuity

Dedicated support serves Chicagoland businesses with familiar technicians and an established local team.

Meet The LME Services Team

Work with experienced people who know your controls, not a new face each audit. Practical compliance and technology guidance you can count on.

Portrait of Joe Engelking, CEO of LME Services

Joe Engelking

CEO

Joe Engelking serves as CEO of LME Services, proudly carrying forward the standard of service excellence his father, Leon, established in 1994. Based at the company's Hoffman Estates headquarters, Joe leads new business development and client relationships across the Chicagoland area, ensuring every organization receives technology solutions tailored to their unique needs. As a second-generation leader, he blends decades of family expertise with a forward-thinking approach, championing the integration of AI and automation into client operations to improve efficiency and security. Joe is deeply committed to LME's mission of practical, plain-English technology guidance, working closely with small and mid-size businesses, law firms, and financial services companies. His leadership reflects a genuine dedication to keeping clients running, secure, and confident in their technology partner.

Portrait of Leon Engelking, Founder of LME Services

Leon Engelking

Founder

Leon Engelking is the Founder of LME Services, having launched the company in 1994 after a career at IBM during the early rise of Microsoft and personal computing. Recognizing an underserved population of business owners who needed dependable, practical IT support as internet adoption emerged, Leon built LME from the ground up to meet that need. Over more than three decades, he guided the company through major technology shifts, including ransomware growth, cloud computing adoption, and the transition to remote work. His vision established LME's family-run culture and its commitment to long-term client relationships throughout Chicagoland. Leon's legacy continues to shape the company's values of security-first operations and dedicated, personalized service for small and mid-size businesses across the region.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a compliance audit?

A compliance audit is a structured review of an organization’s policies, procedures, systems, and controls against defined regulatory, industry, or customer requirements. The review may examine cybersecurity, access management, documentation, risk practices, employee training, backup readiness, and operational processes. LME Services helps businesses identify gaps, organize evidence, strengthen controls, and prepare to work effectively with an independent auditor.

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Still Have Compliance Questions?

Talk with LME Services about your audit goals and current compliance needs.

Compliance Support Service Areas

Audit prep is hard to run through a vendor who only shows up on video calls. Our Hoffman Estates technicians sit in on reviews and walkthroughs across Chicagoland.

Chicagoland

Primary Coverage

24/7 Support

Availability

Hoffman Estates

Local Headquarters

Need Compliance Support In Your Area?

Contact LME Services to discuss availability and audit preparation needs.

Trusted By Clients

Awards and Recognition

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GoodFirms Best Company to Work With

Recognized by GoodFirms in 2023 for a client-first approach to IT support.

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UpCity Top IT Provider

Featured on UpCity among top-rated managed IT services providers in Chicago.

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Clutch Top Managed Service Provider Illinois 2024

Ranked by Clutch as a top managed service provider in Illinois for 2024.

Prepare With Confidence For Your Next Audit

Whether you have outgrown informal controls or your provider left you unprepared, start here. Share your compliance goals and see how readiness support can help.

Contact Us Today

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For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 847-496-5196. You can also send us a quick email at info@lmeservices.com.