--- title: How to Certify Payroll Reports description: 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 --- [Skip to content](https://help.reunioninfra.com/how-to-certify-payroll-reports#main-content) [![Reunion_Logo_White (1)](https://help.reunioninfra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Reunion_Logo_White%20(1).png?width=250&height=92&name=Reunion_Logo_White%20(1).png)](https://help.reunioninfra.com/?hsLang=en) - [Go to reunioninfra.com](https://www.reunioninfra.com/) - [Submit a support ticket](https://help.reunioninfra.com/kb-tickets/new) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Go to reunioninfra.com](https://www.reunioninfra.com/) - [Submit a support ticket](https://help.reunioninfra.com/kb-tickets/new) - Hi there, how can we help? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Reunion Help Center](https://help.reunioninfra.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Importing Data](https://help.reunioninfra.com/importing-data?hsLang=en) # How to Certify Payroll Reports ## 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 ![](https://help.reunioninfra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-10-23%20at%203-49-49%E2%80%AFPM-png.png?width=670&height=364&name=Screenshot%202025-10-23%20at%203-49-49%E2%80%AFPM-png.png) ### 2. **Select the Payroll Weeks you want to certify** ![](https://help.reunioninfra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-10-23%20at%203-50-53%E2%80%AFPM-png.png?width=670&height=301&name=Screenshot%202025-10-23%20at%203-50-53%E2%80%AFPM-png.png) ### 3. Click "Certify reports" ![](https://help.reunioninfra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-10-23%20at%203-51-52%E2%80%AFPM-png.png?width=670&height=281&name=Screenshot%202025-10-23%20at%203-51-52%E2%80%AFPM-png.png) ### 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  ![](https://help.reunioninfra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-10-23%20at%203-52-24%E2%80%AFPM-png.png?width=503&height=520&name=Screenshot%202025-10-23%20at%203-52-24%E2%80%AFPM-png.png) ![](https://help.reunioninfra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-10-23%20at%203-54-03%E2%80%AFPM-png.png?width=523&height=486&name=Screenshot%202025-10-23%20at%203-54-03%E2%80%AFPM-png.png) You can also mark the "Payroll report has already being certified" by someone else. ![Screenshot 2026-03-19 at 10.10.02 AM](https://help.reunioninfra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-03-19%20at%2010.10.02%20AM.png?width=553&height=355&name=Screenshot%202026-03-19%20at%2010.10.02%20AM.png) --- #### ✅ 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.   - [Getting Started](https://help.reunioninfra.com/getting-started?hsLang=en) - [Importing Data](https://help.reunioninfra.com/importing-data?hsLang=en) - [Contractors, Contracts, and Employees](https://help.reunioninfra.com/contractors-contracts-and-employees?hsLang=en) - [Apprenticeship Programs & Good Faith Efforts](https://help.reunioninfra.com/apprenticeship-programs-good-faith-efforts?hsLang=en) - [Penalties & Cure Payments](https://help.reunioninfra.com/penalties-cure-payments?hsLang=en) - [Regulations](https://help.reunioninfra.com/regulations?hsLang=en) - [Account Management](https://help.reunioninfra.com/account-management?hsLang=en) - [Settings Page](https://help.reunioninfra.com/settings-page?hsLang=en) - [Go to reunioninfra.com](https://www.reunioninfra.com/) - [Submit a support ticket](https://help.reunioninfra.com/kb-tickets/new) [![Logo green mark](https://help.reunioninfra.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo%20green%20mark.png?width=200&height=33&name=Logo%20green%20mark.png "Logo green mark")](https://help.reunioninfra.com/?hsLang=en) Not investment or legal advice. 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