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Condition: The District could not provide documentation to attest the construction contracts met Davis- Bacon prevailing wage requirements. Criteria: As required by the Davis Bacon Act, auditees are required for any minor remodeling, renovation or construction contracts that are over $2,000 and use laborers and mechanics must meet prevailing wage requirements. Cause: The District does not have a process in place to track which contracts meet the Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements and ensure proper documentation is obtained. Effect: The District is at risk of jeopardizing the continued funding provided by the federal agencies. Recommendation: It is recommended that the District implement procedures to ensure documentation related to the use of federal funds are properly obtained, stored centrally and can be located timely. Corrective Action Plan: The District will strengthen its procedures when attestation of prevailing wages is required. The District will also develop a checklist to verify that all Davis-Bacon requirements are met prior to contract execution and throughout the life of each project. The District is committed to strengthening its controls and ensuring full compliance with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements going forward.