Administrator User Guide Overview

Here at LCPtracker (Labor Compliance Program Tracker), we are aware that using a prevailing wage software may be a new undertaking for many Awarding Bodies/Agencies as well as Prime Contractors and Subcontractors. We have designed this guide to explain what LCPtracker is used for, how to setup your database, and how to start using the software.  The setup within LCPtracker is typically handled by an Awarding Body/Agency or a Prime Contractor.  Throughout this guide we will reference the “Admin” as the entity that works with LCPtracker to configure the database settings and manages the database going forward after initial setup. (It is understood that a Prime Contractor may also be an “Admin”.)

LCPtracker has been in business since 2001, and we are constantly changing to better suit your labor compliance needs. LCPtracker is used by over 500 clients, including Government Agencies and Prime Contractors.

LCPtracker is an online, cloud-based software company that provides users with the proper tools to easily ensure that each contractor is meeting prevailing wage guidelines as well as to easily create the detailed reports that can be required by agencies like the United States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) or the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

Whether it is Davis-Bacon laws that are set by the United States Department of Labor (USDOL), California prevailing wages set by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), or any other labor laws set by a specific state or local government agency, LCPtracker makes it easy to guarantee that every Contractor is compliant.

How Does LCPtracker Work?

The LCPtracker service is a paperless, online system of entering Certified Payroll Reports (CPRs). Payroll data may be entered directly into the system or uploaded from major construction accounting systems or payroll programs. This service eliminates the need for Contractors to submit paper documents and forms while providing an online database that stores all CPRs.

All contract-specific wage rates, fringe rates and worker crafts/classifications are online within the system, and Contractors may then select craft/classifications from a drop-down menu. Potential errors in wage rates or work classification entries are flagged to Contractors preemptively, allowing them to correct data prior to submittal. (This is contingent on how you as the Agency/Admin set up your database specific validations.) Once the Contractor submits their CPR, an electronic version will be available, and you as the Admin will have access to a multitude of Workforce reports using the data submitted by the Contractor/Subcontractor.

Once you have purchased the LCPtracker software, an Implementation Project Manager or Account Manager will work with your team to assist you with setting up the database to handle your specific requirements.   This guide is designed to provide both an instruction manual and a reference manual for the use of the LCPtracker database system.

LCPtracker recommends administrators practice Least Privileges which is a foundational principle in computer security that advocates for restricting users, applications, and processes to only the bare minimum permissions necessary to perform their tasks. This approach aims to minimize the potential impact of security breaches by limiting access to sensitive resources and functionalities. By adhering to the principle of least privilege, organizations can reduce the risk of unauthorized access, data leaks, and malicious activities. Essentially, it means granting individuals or systems access rights based solely on their essential functions, thereby mitigating the potential damage that could result from misuse or exploitation of unnecessary privileges. This principle promotes a proactive security posture, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful access control measures to safeguard digital assets and infrastructure.