Prevailing Wage and Local Spend Compliance Review
FAZ was engaged to provide forensic consulting services on a multibillion-dollar renewable energy construction project in New York that was subject to strict prevailing wage requirements and state mandated reporting obligations. Our role focused on assisting the prime contractor and its subcontractors with prevailing wage compliance reviews and the preparation of local labor and material spend reports for submission to project stakeholders.
We worked closely with the contractor’s payroll and compliance teams to review certified payroll records against New York State prevailing wage determinations, confirm proper classification of workers, and evaluate documentation of local sourcing. Given the size and complexity of the project, with multiple tiers of subcontractors and vendors, ensuring accuracy and consistency across reporting was critical.
In instances where our review identified apparent underpayments or discrepancies, we facilitated communication between the contractors and New York State Department of Labor district offices. By proactively engaging with regulators, we helped achieve efficient and reasonable resolutions, minimizing disruption to the project while protecting workers’ rights and ensuring compliance.
Our efforts resulted in streamlined compliance processes, audit ready reporting, and strengthened relationships between the contractors, regulators, and project stakeholders. Through this engagement, FAZ demonstrated its expertise in navigating the complex intersection of prevailing wage law, large scale project management, and regulatory oversight.