OFCCP Sends Corporate Scheduling Announcement Letter (CSAL)

The OFCCP (Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs) has once again sent out the CSAL (Corporate Scheduling Announcement Letter) to Federal Contractors. The CSAL gives Federal contractors advance notice that their facilities have been placed on an audit list and will most likely be audited within the coming weeks.

CSAL Sample (December 2011): http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/CSAL_Letter_21DEC11.pdf

What should you do if you receive a CSAL? Get assistance immediatly!

Find a consultant with an excellent track record of helping clients successfully navigate through audits. Your AAP needs to be "audit ready" and you need to be prepared to address problem areas within your AAP prior to delivering your AAP to the OFCCP.

Remember, the OFCCP is particularly interested in the following:

1. Adverse Impact in Applicants vs. Hires
2. Validation studies/reports of pre-employment tests
3. Pay disparity where differences in pay exceed $2,000 and 2%

Please note: If you have calendar AAPs you are particularly vulnerable because your AAP may not be complete prior to receiving an audit letter. And, if you write fiscal AAPs and you are six months into your AAP year you will be required to submit up-to-date data along with your AAP.