This article provides detailed instructions for creating, submitting, and reviewing Certified Payroll Reports (CPRs) in the eComply Dashboard. This article ensures you understand the full reporting workflow, from project creation to submission review, while maintaining compliance with agency and contractual payroll reporting standards.

Submitting a Certified Payroll Report (CPR)

Note: If you have not yet registered, obtain your Agency Code from your agency and complete the registration process first. For an overview of the eComplye Dashboard, refer to the article Understanding the eComply Dashboard for Contractors.

1. Click Click Here next to Step 8 CPRs Submitted, if it is your first time setting up CPRs.
2. From the Activities menu, select Manage CPRs.

3. In the CPR Management screen, choose the project for which you want to submit a CPR (or Non-Performance Report, if applicable) from the list of projects on the left-hand panel.

4. Click your company name within the project tree to view associated CPRs on the right-hand side.

5. Click New CPR/NP to begin a new Certified Payroll Report.

6. You will be guided through five sections of the Certified Payroll Report Wizard. All bolded fields are required. Projects can be saved as drafts if you need to return later before submitting.

Section 1: Project

• This tab displays the Project Name and the Submission Recipient.

Section 2: Select Date

1. Choose the Week-Ending Date from the calendar.

2. Enter the Payroll Number corresponding to the CPR you are submitting.

3. If applicable, check the boxes for:

   • Non-Performance CPR

   • Last SPR (if this is the final report)

4. Under Upload CPR Data, click Choose File to attach your payroll file.

5. Click Next to continue.

Section 3: Employees

1. Click Add Employees.

2. Select the checkboxes next to employees you wish to include, then click Add Employees.

3. Each employee’s status will initially display as Not Ready.

4. Click the Pencil icon next to each employee to edit their information.

5. Update the following details:

   • Demographics (via Edit Employee)

   • Craft/Class, Trade/Sub-Trade, and Wage/Fringe Benefits

   • Hourly and Fringe Benefit Rates

   • Hours Worked (check Allow Makeup Days if applicable)

   • Deductions

6. Click Save after completing each record. The employee’s status will update to Ready.

7. Repeat for all employees until all statuses display Ready, then click Next.

Section 4: Summary

• Review the CPR Summary, including Employee Names, Craft/Class, and Amounts.

• Click CPR Preview to review the report before submission.

• Once verified, click Next.

Section 5: Complete

1. Carefully review the CPR Statement of Compliance.

2. Confirm all information is accurate.

3. Add any Exceptions or Remarks, if necessary.

4. Click the Sign link next to your name to electronically sign.

5. Once your signature has uploaded, click Submit.

6. Note: Once submitted, a CPR cannot be modified until it has been reviewed.

Reviewing and Managing Submitted CPRs

1. Navigate again to Activities → Manage CPRs.

2. On the CPR Management page, you will see the current status of each CPR:

   • Incomplete – Draft or partially completed CPR.

     • Action options: Modify or Delete.

   • Submitted – The CPR has been sent for review to the agency or prime contractor.

     • Action options: View CPR, Copy to New CPR, View History, or Export to DIR XML.

   • Approved – The CPR has been reviewed and accepted.

   • Rejected – The CPR requires correction. You will be notified via system message.

     • To correct: Click Modify, make necessary changes, and resubmit.

The History option displays all activity, including dates, usernames, and remarks associated with the CPR.

You can submit CPRs by navigating through the CPR Management section in eComply. The process involves creating a new project (if applicable), completing five steps within the CPR Wizard, and electronically signing and submitting the report. Submitted CPRs can be monitored and managed through various status stages: Incomplete, Submitted, Approved, or Rejected.

If you still require additional assistance, close this tab and return back to the system and submit a support ticket.