What is the difference between and SSAE18 Type 1 and Type 2 Report?

Type II – A report on policies and procedures placed in operation and tests of operating effectiveness for a period of time. SSAE 18 type II reports include the examination and confirmation steps involved in a type I examination plus include an evaluation of the operating effectiveness of the controls for a period of at least six consecutive calendar months. Most user organizations require their service provider to undergo the type II level examination for the greater level of assurance it provides.