Audit Finding for Failure to Comply with Prevailing Wage Requirements

The Washington State Auditor's Office recently cited the Seattle Indian Services Commission, a public corporation, with failing to comply with state prevailing wage requirements to obtain "Statements of Intent to Pay Prevailing Wages" and "Affidavits of Wages Paid" from contractors.

The Commission was unaware that prevailing wage requirements applied to maintenance work when performed by contract (RCW 39.04.010).

In their response to the audit finding, the Commission noted the problem of a small agency such as theirs dealing with small repair such as window replacement. They noted that "it will be quite difficult to find a vendor, who for a $700 contract, would either know how or be willing to produce and file the necessary paperwork, at least that has been our experience."

To read the complete three page audit finding, visit the State Auditor's Office website at this link.