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Federal Program Highway Planning and Construction (AL 20.205) Special Test and Provisions Criteria UG states that in construction contracts, included is a requirement for the contractor or subcontractor to submit to the nonfederal entity weekly, for each week in which any contract work is performed. Furthermore, for a payroll to be certified, this is signed off by a representative of the contractor. Condition We noted a payroll was not submitted weekly. Also, this payroll was not certified by the contractor. Questioned Costs None Context The County was not in compliance with federal standards. Cause Oversight by County staff. Effect County failed to obtain wage certification and was not in compliance with federal requirements. Repeat Finding No Recommendation The County should implement procedures to ensure that federal wage standards are followed. Views of Responsible Officials and Planned Corrective Actions The County agrees with the recommendation and will review its procedures.