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CRITERIA: Special Tests: Nonfederal entities have to follow the Wage Rate Requirements. This includes a requirement for the contractor or subcontractor to submit to the nonfederal entity weekly, for each week in which any contract work is performed, a copy of the payroll and a statement of compliance. CONDITION: The District did not receive the weekly certified pays for the construction project that was partially funded by Impact Aid construction funds. QUESTIONED COSTS: None CONTEXT: The District used the Impact Aid construction money to help fund the high school addition. No certified pays were given to the District during the fiscal year as this work was completed. EFFECT: The District was not able to confirm weekly that prevailing wages were being paid on this project. CAUSE: The District was not aware of this requirement. RECOMMENDATION: We recommend that school officials review the grant requirements for all of the federal grants that they receive. MANAGEMENT RESPONSE: Management will request weekly certified payroll and a statement of compliance from all
contractors working on construction projects to ensure that prevailing wages are being paid on
the project.