Finding 391163 (2023-001)

CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN (Concerning Finding 2023-001) Contact Person Responsible for Corrective Action: Wendy Bradstreet, RSU29 Business Manager Corrective Action: RSU29 will take the following actions to address finding 2023-001 Wage Rate Requirements: Based on conversations with the auditing team throughout the FY23 audit process, the district has worked with vendors/contractors to correct the issues in question to comply with CFR(s): 2 CRF Appendix II to Part 200; 29 CFR 5.2; 29 CFR 5.5. For FY23 – vendors have been contacted regarding the Davis Bacon language and applicable corrections have been made on the vendor side to issue back wages to those employees who were below the required wage/benefits amounts. Payroll certifications for those individuals have been received and reviewed by the Business Manager for Davis Bacon compliance. Moving forward to the current fiscal year (FY24), Davis Bacon language will be included for current and future year construction projects paid for with federal and/or state funding. Payroll certifications will be received with each invoice submitted for payment to the district and reviewed by the Business Manager for compliance of Davis Bacon guidelines as applicable. A copy of the OMB Circulars containing the CFR guidelines have been received and reviewed by the Business Manager and applicable grant managers/coordinators to implement a more stringent internal control process and procedure to ensure all requirements are followed. The Business Manager will update the district’s administrative team and central office staff of applicable guidelines to ensure compliance of all projects that is being paid for by federal and/or state funding. Anticipated Completion Date: June 30, 2024