Identifying Number: 2022-003 Finding: During discussion, observations, and our understanding of internal control, we observed the District followed the State of Missouri's guidelines for construction projects, which states that public works projects valued at $75,000 and under are not subject to...
Identifying Number: 2022-003 Finding: During discussion, observations, and our understanding of internal control, we observed the District followed the State of Missouri's guidelines for construction projects, which states that public works projects valued at $75,000 and under are not subject to prevailing wage regardless of federal funding source. Two of the seven construction contracts paid with federal assistance funds that were below $75,000, but in excess of the applicable $2,000 federal threshold, did not have prevailing wage rate clauses. Question costs - $13,420. Corrective Actions Taken or Planned: The Procurement and Facilities/Operations Department will update procedures and provide additional training of staff of the Davis Bacon Act requirements. The training of staff, updating of procedures is underway, and anticipated to be completed by January 31, 2023. The two vendors have been contacted. The District will collect documentation from the vendors and calculate any differential due. The contact person responsible for the corrective action is Erin Thompson, Interim Chief Finance & Operations Officer. The District will revise Board Policy FEF-2 Construction Contracts Bidding and Awards. The contact person is William Thornton, Chief Legal Officer. It is anticipated to be completed by March 31, 2023.