MPAX Forensics SCA Compliance Audits for Federal Service Contractors
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Deterministic SCA Payroll Audits • 48-Hour Turnaround

Catch SCA payroll exposure before it becomes a Department of Labor problem.

MPAX Forensics audits SCA-covered payroll against the applicable Wage Determination and flags wage, fringe, overtime, and classification errors with clear, defensible findings. No software installation. No system access. No disruption to your operation.

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$750
Entry audit for one contract, up to 20 covered employees, one pay period. Written findings report included.
48 Hours
Written findings report delivered fast for management, compliance, and counsel review.
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Credentials shared
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Infrastructure touched
$720B SCA contract obligations across FY2014–FY2019
68% Violation rate in completed DOL investigations
$224M Back wages assessed across 127,000+ workers
60 Contractor debarments in the same period
What We Do

A fast, defensible review of SCA payroll compliance exposure.

Most SCA problems are not intentional. They come from labor category mismatches, incorrect wage determinations, fringe miscalculations, overtime errors, or payroll practices that keep repeating without being caught. MPAX Forensics applies a deterministic rules engine to your payroll records and produces a clear findings report showing where exposure exists, how much is at stake, and where to act first.

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Deterministic audit logic Your payroll is tested against the applicable Wage Determination and governing SCA rules using a repeatable, rule-based framework.
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Clear exposure reporting We quantify shortfalls, identify affected employees and periods, and show the business impact in terms leadership can act on.
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Violation-level findings Every issue is documented with the relevant rule, the affected payroll records, and the resulting dollar exposure.
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Built for executive review Reports are structured for owners, CFOs, compliance teams, contract leaders, and counsel who need clarity fast.
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Coverage across the common failure points Reviews can surface issues involving wages, fringe, overtime, holiday and vacation treatment, classifications, and related recordkeeping gaps.
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Operationally safe delivery No software installation, no system access, and no direct connection into your environment.
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Secure handling Encrypted transfer, isolated processing, permanent deletion within 30 days, and a signed deletion manifest.
Sample Audit Result

Real findings. Real dollar exposure. Clear next-step visibility.

In one recent audit of an SCA-covered protective services contract, MPAX identified measurable exposure across only a small payroll sample. The issues were not dramatic. They were recurring. That is exactly why they matter.

Actual Audit • Company Redacted
$3,800.00
Exposure identified across a 4-person, 3-period SCA lookback audit.
Contract Federal Protective Services
27 Total violations identified
50% Compliance rate
4 Employees audited
3 Pay periods reviewed
Employee result
Periods
Issues
Exposure
Employee 1
3 periods / 16 violations
Wage, OT, Fringe
$1,528.40
Employee 2
3 periods / 11 violations
Wage, Fringe, Netting
$2,271.60
Employee 3
3 periods / 0 violations
None
$0.00
Employee 4
3 periods / 0 violations
None
$0.00
51.2% H&W Fringe Shortfall • 29 CFR 4.175(a) • $1,945.60
26.8% Wage/Fringe Netting Prohibited • 29 CFR 4.170 • $1,018.40
18.8% Wage Shortfall • 29 CFR 4.161 • $714.40
3.2% Overtime Rate Shortfall • 29 CFR 4.180 • $121.60
⚠ If No Action Taken — Projected Forward Exposure
30 Days
$2,714.29
90 Days
$8,142.86
12 Months
$32,933.33

Why contractors engage MPAX

The cheapest time to find an SCA error is before someone else finds it for you. Most issues stay invisible until a complaint, review, or investigation forces the problem into the open.

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Back wage exposure Shortfalls can build quietly across employees and pay periods before anyone notices.
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Prime and subcontractor risk Errors often start upstream or get inherited downstream, but the exposure still lands on the contractor performing the work.
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Audit and enforcement pressure What looks small in one pay period can become far more expensive when repeated over time.

Simple pricing

Flat fee for a defined audit scope. No retainer. No hourly billing. No consulting sprawl. You send the records, we run the audit, and you receive a written findings report.

$750
Entry audit · Single contract · Up to 20 covered employees · 1 pay period
Multi-period, multi-contract, and recurring review pricing available upon request.
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48-hour turnaround Built for fast decision-making without slowing down your operation.
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Clean commercial terms Invoice is due after the report is delivered, not before you see the work product.
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Best time to engage Especially valuable after award, before first payroll, after a WD change, or anytime classifications and fringe treatment may be off.
Why MPAX

Consistent findings. Clean process. Decision-useful output.

MPAX is built for one thing: identifying SCA payroll exposure quickly and defensibly. The advantage is not just speed. It is consistency. The same rules applied to the same inputs produce the same result every time. That matters when leadership, compliance, or counsel needs something they can trust and review.

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Deterministic methodology A rule-based framework reduces inconsistency and removes guesswork from the audit process.
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Auditable output Findings are documented in a format that supports internal review, escalation, and counsel assessment.
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Clear boundary MPAX delivers factual findings and quantified exposure. Legal strategy and remediation decisions remain with the contractor and counsel.
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New contract awardees One of the best times to validate payroll setup is after award and before mistakes start compounding.
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Prime and subcontractor leadership Useful for owners, CFOs, controllers, HR leaders, contract managers, compliance teams, and counsel.
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Higher-enforcement sectors Especially relevant for guard services, facilities, janitorial, healthcare support, IT support, and other labor-heavy service environments.
How It Works

A straightforward audit process with minimal disruption.

We designed the process to be fast for you and safe for your operation. No system integrations. No drawn-out kickoff. No consulting theater.

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Request the audit Tell us the contract and scope you want reviewed.
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Receive the intake template We send the onboarding template and payroll file format instructions.
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Upload records securely Send the requested payroll data and supporting contract details through the secure transfer link.
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MPAX runs the audit We test the records against the applicable Wage Determination and governing SCA rules.
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Receive your findings report Within 48 hours, you get a written report showing violations identified, exposure quantified, and where risk is concentrated.
FAQ

What sophisticated buyers usually want to know first.

These answers are written to reduce friction for finance, operations, compliance, and legal stakeholders evaluating an engagement.

Who performs the audit?
MPAX uses a deterministic audit engine built around published SCA rules and Wage Determinations. A human reviews the final package before delivery to confirm completeness and presentation quality.
What do we receive?
You receive a written findings report showing identified issues, affected employees or periods, quantified exposure, and supporting rule references in a format suitable for internal review.
Do you provide legal advice or remediation guidance?
No. MPAX provides factual findings and quantified exposure. Legal interpretation and remediation decisions should be handled internally or with qualified counsel.
What if we disagree with a finding?
That is exactly why the report is structured for review. Findings are documented clearly enough for internal teams and counsel to assess, validate, or challenge with additional information.
Can audits be run monthly or quarterly?
Yes. MPAX can support recurring monthly, quarterly, or portfolio-based review scopes depending on contract volume and risk tolerance.
Is our data secure?
Yes. Files are transferred securely, processed in isolation, and permanently deleted on a defined schedule after delivery. A signed deletion manifest is included with the audit package.
Does the report constitute legal advice or compliance certification?
No. MPAX provides factual audit findings and exposure analysis. The report is not legal advice, a compliance certification, or a substitute for counsel.
Contact

Get clarity on SCA payroll exposure before it gets expensive.

If you are operating under an SCA-covered contract, MPAX can give you a fast, defensible read on payroll compliance risk without touching your systems or slowing down your team.

Email MPAX 832-377-1228

Professional disclosure

MPAX Forensics provides factual audit findings and exposure analysis. This material does not constitute legal advice or compliance certification. Contract-specific questions should be reviewed with qualified counsel.

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