Among the many “hot” topics for federal contractors, OFCCP’s intention for AAP verification and/or certification ranks among the top. In September 2020, OFCCP published a notice seeking comment on the possibility of an annual AAP certification and verification process. Towards that end, the Agency also sought Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for an
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OFCCP Seeks Approval for Online AAP Certification – “Affirmative Action Program Verification Interface”
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As reported in today’s Federal Register, OFCCP is seeking regulatory authority to:
- Require federal contractors to annually certify they have prepared AAPs via an online interface; and,
- Institute “a secure method” to electronically submit AAPs when contractors are scheduled for an audit.
As we reported nearly a year ago, because OFCCP cannot conduct…