CALIFORNIA PUBLIC WORKS COMPLIANCE • CERTIFIED PAYROLL DONE RIGHT • 18+ YEARS OF APPLIED PRACTICE • VERIFIED BEFORE SUBMISSION • COMPLIANCE PARTNER, NOT VENDOR
What CPG Does
We manage the full compliance lifecycle for California public works projects, from wage assessment to reporting and training.
How We Work
Compliance work isn't a checklist, it's a discipline. Every CPG engagement runs on four operating principles that protect contractors and awarding agencies from the risks that catch most firms off guard.
Pre-Submission Verification
Every certified payroll, wage determination, and regulatory document is reviewed against current California Labor Code requirements before it goes to the awarding agency. Errors get caught at the desk, not during an audit.
Evidence-Based Findings
When we identify a compliance gap, we back it with the specific Labor Code section and a relevant wage case. You get documentation that holds up under scrutiny, not opinions.
Continuous Monitoring
Compliance isn't a one-time check. We track wage determination updates, classification changes, and submission deadlines throughout your project lifecycle so issues get resolved before they become penalties.
Tailored to Your Project
Trade mix, project location, awarding agency, and subcontractor structure shape the work. We adapt to how your project actually operates, not a generic template.
Non-Compliance Costs
Financial risk is not a theoretical concern. It is a daily reality for contractors who fail to verify prevailing wage requirements before submission.
$120/day
Penalties for each violation of the California Labor Code. These fines are immediate and non-negotiable upon audit discovery.
$26K → $500K+
Underpayment risks escalate dramatically. A single $26K underpayment can become a $500K+ penalty if the awarding agency finds the error.
100% Liable
Prime contractors are legally responsible for their subcontractors' compliance. One sub's missed payroll becomes your penalty, your debarment risk, and your liability.