Delaware requires hiring reports for public projects costing $3 million or more

The Office of Management and Budget must prepare an annual report on project hiring. Reports cover each employee hired or paid for state public works projects under this section with a total cost of $3 million or more. Reports must include each worker’s race, gender, home ZIP code, and birth year. They must also include hours worked, union membership, and trade and training information when applicable. Veteran status and disability status must be included if known. Each report covers the previous calendar year. The Office’s director must submit it by February 1 to designated legislative leaders, state officials, and the Delaware Public Archives.

Agencies must provide the worker information that the Office of Management and Budget requests or requires. The duty covers agencies, including school districts and charter schools, involved in covered public works projects costing $3 million or more. When applicable, bid specifications and plans must include the reporting requirements needed to prepare the annual reports.