Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Erica Lee Carter, County Administrator
Secondary Department: Economic Equity and Opportunity
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Jie Wu, Interim Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Policy
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of County Administration for discussion and possible action related to the May 14, 2026, Court directive regarding the Department of Equity and Economic Opportunity's prevailing wage compliance policies and procedures and possible recommendations.
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Background and Discussion:
The Worker & Community Protection (WCP) division of the Department of Equity and Economic Opportunity (DEEO) is responsible for ensuring Harris County's compliance with regulatory requirements for federally, state, and locally funded construction projects. In this role, the WCP division monitors compliance with Texas Prevailing Wage Requirements, providing oversight to ensure that wage rates are properly adhered to. Additionally, WCP contracts with organizations such as the Port of Houston and Harris Health to deliver prevailing wage compliance services and related support functions.
The Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis has requested that the Auditor's Office review the policies and procedures of the WCP division. The evaluation is intended to determine the effectiveness of these policies and procedures, identify any gaps or areas for improvement, and provide recommendations where applicable.
Expected Impact: N/A
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