Analysis #1 is the only way to check that the prevailing wage has been paid for the hours reported. Although there is no "total contributions" box on the State form no matter how it is calculated or accomplished, the aggregate amount of contributions must be combined with the gross amount of wages paid for those reported hours and the total of these two divided by the hours reported. If the amount is less than the State prevailing wage determination, then there has been an underpayment of the required wages.

 It is important that the gross amount for "this project" include only the wages paid on the check and not include any non-taxed fringe contributions. Should the two be combined on the report, it defeats the purpose of the report and renders Analysis #1.1, #2, and #3 useless. The gross wages should never be combined with the total contributions when an amount is reported in field #7 "Gross Amount Earned".

Important Note: If the contributions are not all reported on the form then any effort at verifying prevailing wage payment compliance is futile. All amounts must be reported on the form or in a readable format supplemental to the main form.

OVERTIME NOTE:  The equation above will not work correctly in an overtime pay situation. When overtime is included, the analysis must be done manually due to complexities inherent in the determined rates.  Commonly the fringes do not raise in proportion with the overtime hourly pay rate.  The prevailing wage determinations must be reviewed to verify the specific criteria so that the proper adjustments may be made during analysis.