2025-003 PREVAILING WAGE U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ALN 14.251 – Economic Development Initiative, Community Project Funding, and Miscellaneous Grants Contract No. B-22-CP-KY-0347 (2022) and B-23-CP-KY-0612 (2023) Criteria and Condition: During our audit procedures, we noted the...
2025-003 PREVAILING WAGE U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ALN 14.251 – Economic Development Initiative, Community Project Funding, and Miscellaneous Grants Contract No. B-22-CP-KY-0347 (2022) and B-23-CP-KY-0612 (2023) Criteria and Condition: During our audit procedures, we noted the Authority did not notify contractors that Federal funds would be in payments. As such, contractors did not include federal prevailing wage language in their bids/contracts, and did not provide weekly certified payroll reports to the Authority. Cause: Management was unaware of the requirements of prevailing wage for federal construction grants, and as such, did not communicate to contractors that federal funds would be utilized. Effect: The Authority was not in compliance with the grant requirements in the OMB Compliance Supplement over prevailing wage requirements for laborers and mechanics. Questioned Costs: Unable to determine. Recommendation: We recommend management obtain a greater understanding of the Compliance Supplement requirements over HUD grants, and implement a review process whereby contracts and invoices are not approved without appropriate prevailing wage consideration and certified payrolls. Action Taken: The Authority will gain a greater understanding of HUD grants, and will implement a review process to ensure prevailing wage requirements are considered prior to approving contracts and invoices. Individual(s) responsible for implementing: Maureen Carpenter, CEO Anticipated Completion Date: September 30, 2026