For IRA-covered projects, contractors often work with both Apprentix and compliance auditors. These two roles are complementary: Apprentix ensures apprentices are properly managed and documented, while auditors independently verify compliance for project owners and regulators.
Apprentix’s Role
Register apprentices with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) for Fractional Sponsor clients.
Track apprentice labor hours, wage progression, and ratio compliance.
Store and manage key compliance documents, including:
Apprenticeship Agreements (Form 671)
Appendix A wage schedules
Davis-Bacon certificates
Provide alerts and reports to keep contractors audit-ready.
Compliance Auditors’ Role
Verify contractors meet IRA requirements:
Participation requirement (apprentices on crews of 4+).
15% apprentice labor-hour requirement.
1:1 ratio requirement for journeyman-to-apprentice supervision.
Review payroll, ratio, and apprenticeship records provided by contractors.
Provide independent reports to project owners and investors.
How They Work Together
Apprentix ensures your apprentices are properly registered and documented.
Auditors verify that documentation aligns with certified payroll and project requirements.
Together, they provide full coverage: Apprentix manages the program; auditors verify compliance.
Why This Matters for Contractors
Prevents duplication of effort: Apprentix manages apprentices, auditors review overall compliance.
Keeps your company audit-ready and eligible for enhanced IRA tax credits.
Provides project owners with confidence that compliance is being independently verified.