This bill amends the reporting requirements for public improvement projects in West Virginia by specifying alternative forms of documentation that contractors must submit to the Division of Labor. The current requirement to file "copies of the waiver certificates and certified payrolls" is replaced with a mandate to provide one of several specified documents for all employees on the project. The acceptable forms of documentation now include a government-issued identification card, an I-9 form, certified employee payroll, or a waiver certificate issued pursuant to a specific section of the code.

Additionally, the bill maintains the responsibility of the Division of Labor to compile the submitted information and report it annually to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance. This committee may then forward the reports to the Legislative Auditor for review and recommendations on improving the reporting process. The bill emphasizes the importance of these reporting requirements for evaluating the effectiveness of public improvement projects and ensures that all public authority contracts include provisions that align with these new documentation standards.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 21-1C-5