Administration and Enforcement of Davis-Bacon Act in Projects in North Carolina

Selected federal contracting agencies and construction sites in the Department of Labor's Region V were reviewed to determine whether their enforcement efforts relative to the Davis-Bacon Act ensured that contractors and subcontractors complied with the minimum wage provisions of the act.

Under federal revenue sharing, the North Carolina Department of Administration was the recipient of nearly $900,000 for renovation and repair of a custodial care facility. Several instances of noncompliance with the act and with labor standards were noted. Among the violations and inaccuracies found were certified payrolls not submitted, no interviews with workers, pay at less than prevailing rates, underpayment, overtime not paid, and misclassification of workers.

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