The Challenge
MIS faced a critical payroll processing challenge when one of their newly acquired companies brought with it approximately 75% public works projects requiring strict prevailing wage compliance under the Davis-Bacon Act of 1931. This federal legislation mandates specific hourly wages, benefits, and overtime payments for workers on public projects within designated geographical areas.
The compliance stakes were exceptionally high. Noncompliance could result in:
- Substantial back wage payments to affected workers
- Significant Department of Labor fines and penalties
- Potential three-year ban from all future government contracts
- Damage to company reputation and business relationships
Adding complexity to the situation, MIS needed a solution that could handle the intricate reporting requirements while integrating seamlessly with their existing ADP Workforce Now® payroll system. The company required accurate, timely reporting across multiple project locations with varying wage requirements and different recipient needs for federal, state, and municipal clients.
The Solution
Recognizing the critical importance of getting this right, MIS took a strategic two-pronged approach. First, they hired Elise Wright, a top prevailing wage payroll expert with 20 years of specialized experience, to lead their compliance efforts. Second, as an existing ADP Workforce Now® client, they explored integrated solutions within ADP Marketplace.
Wright conducted a thorough evaluation of available software solutions, ultimately selecting Points North Certified Payroll Reporting after comparing multiple candidates. The decision was based on several key factors:
Seamless Integration: Points North integrates smoothly with ADP's payroll system, eliminating data transfer issues and reducing error potential.
Complete Customization: Every aspect of the reporting could be tailored to MIS's specific project needs, with the Points North team creating custom features when standard options weren't sufficient.
Automated Distribution: The platform conveniently emails certified reports to all required recipients—federal, state, municipal clients, contractors, and other stakeholders—with customizable distribution lists for each project.
User-Friendly Design: Despite the complex compliance requirements, the system interface remained intuitive and accessible for users of all technical skill levels.
Expert Support: Points North's team provided comprehensive training and ongoing support, ensuring smooth implementation and continued success.
"Points North has been a perfect solution. With Points North everything could be customized to my needs. I am not a computer-savvy person but using the system could not be any easier." Elise Wright, Prevailing Wage Specialist
The Results
The implementation of Points North Certified Payroll Reporting transformed MIS's approach to prevailing wage compliance, delivering both immediate relief and long-term strategic advantages.
Operational Excellence: MIS now manages complex prevailing wage requirements across their entire portfolio of public works projects with confidence and accuracy. The automated reporting system ensures timely submission of all required documentation while maintaining complete compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Risk Mitigation: The company has eliminated the substantial financial and reputational risks associated with prevailing wage noncompliance, protecting their ability to bid on and execute lucrative government contracts.
Scalable Growth Support: As MIS continues to expand through acquisitions and organic growth, their compliance infrastructure can seamlessly accommodate additional projects, employees, and reporting requirements without proportional increases in administrative burden.
Measurable Impact:
- Streamlined compliance process across 600+ employee workforce
- Zero compliance violations since implementation
- Reduced administrative time spent on prevailing wage reporting
- Maintained eligibility for all government contract opportunities
- Enabled continued aggressive growth strategy without compliance constraints
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