The present invention provides a system and method for auditing and
reconciliation of a telephone service provider's database and a central
or regional repository. Both the database and repository contain data
records. The data records include telephone number porting information
that facilitates tracking and porting of telephone numbers. The system
comprises interface means between a service provider's database and the
repository. The method includes user interface which facilitates
selection of auditing and reconciliation choices, including amount of
date to be analyzed and downloaded, the type of data and data processing
application and time of operation.