Certifying payroll reports is a crucial step in ensuring compliance with prevailing wage requirements, particularly for projects under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Reunion Infra offers tools to streamline this process, making it more efficient
We recommend that the Sponsor of the project(s) or the EPC/Primary contractor verify the payrolls towards the end of completion, after all data is inputted and any issues are resolved.
1. Navigate to the Payroll Report page
2. Select the Payroll Weeks you want to certify
3. Click "Certify reports"
4. Certify the Report
-
A certification statement will appear, confirming that the payroll complies with prevailing wage requirements.
-
Read the statement carefully and, if all information is accurate, confirm your certification
✅ Best Practices for Compliance
-
Regular Updates: Ensure payroll data is updated weekly to maintain compliance.
-
Accurate Classifications: Correctly classify all employees to match prevailing wage categories.
-
Wage Accuracy: Ensure the base wage meets or exceeds the required prevailing wage rate.
-
-
Include all fringe benefits as applicable.
-
-
-
-
-
Confirm the total pay matches the sum of wages + fringe benefits as required.
-
-
-
Apprenticeship Tracking:
-
Verify that any apprentices are registered in a Department of Labor–approved apprenticeship program.
-
Ensure journeyworker-to-apprentice ratios are maintained on the jobsite.
-
Document apprentice hours, wages, and program participation in payroll reports.
-
Keep copies of apprenticeship program certificates and agreements for audit purposes.
-
-
Documentation: Keep detailed records of all payroll reports and certifications for audit purposes.