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Wrapping Up the Year: Public Works Compliance Best Practices for Year-End Reviews

As the year comes to a close, it’s time to hit pause and take a good look at how your public works projects are holding up from a compliance standpoint. A solid year-end review can save you from headaches down the line and make sure you’re starting 2025 on the right foot. Let’s break down some key tips for wrapping things up smoothly.

1. Do a Compliance Check-Up

Think of this like an annual health check-up for your business. Go through all your records—payroll, worker classifications, prevailing wages—and make sure everything is accurate and up to date. If anything looks off, now’s the time to fix it before the year ends.

2. Double-Check Worker Classifications and Wages

Are your workers classified correctly? It’s one of the most common compliance slip-ups. Make sure you’ve got your employees and independent contractors clearly defined, and that everyone’s been paid according to the prevailing wage laws, especially on public projects.

3. Certified Payroll: Don’t Let It Fall Through the Cracks

Certified payroll submissions can easily get lost in the end-of-year rush. Take a moment to make sure everything’s filed properly. No missing hours, no forgotten benefits—just clean, accurate records to avoid any surprises later on.

4. Keep an Eye on Labor Law Changes

Labor laws are always shifting, and January often brings new regulations. Whether it’s minimum wage updates or changes to overtime rules, now’s a good time to start tracking what’s coming in 2025 so you’re not caught off guard.

5. Set Clear Compliance Goals for 2025

This year-end review isn’t just about wrapping things up—it’s also a chance to get ahead for next year. Are there areas where you could streamline or improve your processes? Set some goals now to start 2025 strong, whether that’s updating your documentation system or getting better tools in place.

Conclusion

Year-end reviews don’t have to be stressful. By checking in on your compliance now, you’ll have peace of mind heading into 2025. From reviewing your records to setting up compliance goals for next year, these simple steps will keep you on track. And if you need an expert eye, Public Works Consultant is here to help. Let’s make sure you’re starting the new year ready for success. Contact us today for tailored compliance support!

Kaitlin Prieto

Business Development Manager

Kaitlin Prieto has been a dedicated member of our Sales department since
November 2021, connecting clients with labor compliance experts. With 22
years of customer service experience and four years in various management,
implementation, and sales positions, Kaitlin brings a wealth of knowledge
and expertise to her role. As a Business Development Manager, she excels in
helping clients navigate the complexities of public works projects, ensuring
they feel secure and confident in outsourcing essential aspects of their
business.

Kaitlin’s contributions are crucial to the success and satisfaction of our clients.
She helps demystify labor compliance and certified payroll processes,
allowing clients to focus on growing their businesses. One of her proudest
achievements was leading a team to create protocols and open local offices
at her previous employer, significantly enhancing their implementation and
sales operations.

Outside of work, Kaitlin enjoys spending time with her three children,
engaging in outdoor activities, yoga, travel, and live music. She lives by the
motto, “You must be the change you wish to see in the world,” and looks
forward to growing with the company and leading the sales team to support
clients with their prevailing wage projects across the country. A memorable
experience for Kaitlin was attending the LCP Tracker Conference in San
Antonio, where she bonded with her team of certified payroll professionals,
learned valuable insights, and connected with clients old and new.

Thank you so much for all you have done for us, Kaitlin. I simply can’t put into words the amount of stress and worry you have removed from us. Thank you, Thank you!
Erin Shea-Jarick
Office Administrator

Karissa Scott

President

Karissa Scott is the CEO and Founder of Public Works Consultant, a fullservice labor compliance company dedicated to assisting contractors of all
sizes. With over a decade of experience in the construction industry, Karissa
transformed her family’s business by overhauling their labor compliance
processes.

In 2015, recognizing the increasing complexities and technological
advancements in labor compliance, she ventured into entrepreneurship to
provide public works compliance consultants to contractors. By employing
the best certified payroll experts, Davis-Bacon compliance specialists, and
certified payroll professionals, she has helped clients achieve full compliance
and peace of mind for their construction companies.

Under her leadership, Public Works Consultant ensures clients are fully
compliant with all project regulations. Karissa is passionate about making
labor compliance a seamless experience for contractors, allowing them to
focus on their core business operations.

I'm really glad I found your company years ago because your services have been perfect for what we need. We haven't had many prevailing wage projects as of late, but when we do have them and I send you our documents, you guys are right on it. I appreciate your help, and I've had a great experience working with you. Thank you!
Maria Madrueno
Accounting and Human Resources Manager, Energy House
I just wanted to genuinely thank you. You’ve been a rockstar with our account, and it doesn’t go unnoticed. I know that it’s been a bit challenging with our lack of knowledge and unique processes with PW, but your flexibility has truly been amazing and made things run smoother behind the scenes. Thank you for your efforts and I really look forward to continuing our work together!
Meghan Conover
HR Supervisor, LightWerks Communication Systems, Inc.