Administration and Enforcement of Davis-Bacon Act

Among projects reviewed for compliance with minimum wage determinations of the Davis-Bacon Act in the Department of Labor's Region IX was the construction of bachelor enlisted quarters at the Naval Air Station, Miramar, California, at a cost of $2,421,392. Various deficiencies were found.

The Resident Officer in Charge of Construction, San Diego Area, who administers such contracts, did not demand timely receipt of certified payrolls nor review them to ensure that workers were properly compensated for hours worked, classified correctly for job performed, and that only authorized deductions were made. An inadequate number of employee interviews were performed. Daily reports of construction actions to the inspector were generally inaccurate. Apprentice certification and ratios were also deficient. Neither the construction representative nor the procurement clerk charged with enforcement had formal training in labor standards. More labor standard specialists are needed.

Recommendations

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