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2023-001 Written Internal Controls in regard to Compliance Federal Wage Rate Requirements Davis Bacon and Certified Wage Support
Criteria: Recipients and subrecipients that use ESF funds for minor remodeling, renovation or construction contract over $2,000 and use laborers and mechanics must meet Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements.
Condition and Context: During our detail expenditure testing we tested invoices for Platte County School District #2 to replace the roof. This project did not provide certified wage rate documentation as required. The contract must contain Compliance Federal Wage Rate requirements in the language between the School District and the Contractor.
Cause: Platte County School District #2 was unaware of the Federal requirements. The Grant Award was not explicit in this requirement.
Effect or Potential Effect: Wage rate requirements may not be verified.
Recommendation: The School District must provide written procedures that relate directly to Federal expenditure requirements, incorporating the Davis Bacon Wage Requirement and ensure it contains a contractual language between contractors and the School District.
Responsible Official's Response: Please see the last page for management's response as prepared on District letterhead.