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February 13, 2026 Release Notes

· 3 min read
Jordan Shonfeld
Jordan Shonfeld
Software Engineer

We're excited to share significant improvements that enhance your prevailing wage compliance workflows and streamline financial management! This release delivers major enhancements to cash fringe rate management, adds powerful new compliance monitoring tools, and provides improved export interfaces that make managing complex payroll scenarios more intuitive. 💰

💸 Enhanced Cash Fringe Rate Management​

Automated Cash Fringe Rate Management​

PWA jobs now include an automated cash fringe rate system that simplifies compliance management by defaulting to maximum allowable rates.

The enhanced cash fringe system features:

  • Automatic Rate Application - Jobs can be configured to automatically apply the full cash fringe rate from federal/regional wage determinations
  • Default Cash Fringe Setting - New "Pay full cash fringe by default" option eliminates manual rate entry for each position
  • Position-Level Automation - When enabled, positions automatically use the maximum fringe rate, reducing setup time and ensuring compliance
  • Streamlined Workflow - Reduces manual configuration while maintaining accurate prevailing wage compliance

Enhanced PWA Job Details Interface​

PWA job management now includes contractor type designation and automated cash fringe rate display, providing clearer visibility into job compliance settings.

PWA Job Details with Cash Fringe

Key improvements include:

  • Contractor Type Display - Clear identification of contractor classification for compliance tracking
  • Cash Fringe Rate Visibility - Default cash fringe settings prominently displayed in job details
  • Compliance at a Glance - Essential PWA information organized for quick reference
  • Streamlined Setup - Clearer interface for configuring prevailing wage job requirements

🛡️ Strengthened Compliance Monitoring​

Automated Wage Determination Validation​

Jobs now feature intelligent wage determination checks that automatically validate compliance requirements and alert users to potential issues before they become problems.

Wage Determination Compliance Check

The validation system provides:

  • Pre-emptive Monitoring - Automatic checks ensure wage determinations are properly configured
  • Clear Error Messaging - Detailed feedback on what needs to be resolved for full compliance
  • Real-time Validation - Continuous monitoring as job configurations change
  • Compliance Dashboard Integration - Seamless integration with existing compliance monitoring workflows

Position Assignment Verification​

A new automated check ensures that all jobs have proper position assignments, preventing compliance gaps and payroll processing issues.

Features include:

  • Automatic Detection - Identifies jobs missing required position assignments
  • Visual Indicators - Clear warnings when position requirements aren't met
  • Quick Resolution - Direct links to resolve identified issues
  • Compliance Integration - Works seamlessly with existing job setup workflows

📊 Enhanced Export Management​

WH-347 Contractor Type Integration​

WH-347 exports now automatically populate contractor type fields based on job configuration, eliminating manual form completion and ensuring accurate compliance documentation.

Key improvements include:

  • Automatic Field Population - Contractor type checkboxes are now automatically marked based on the job's PWA details (previously left blank)
  • Prime vs. Subcontractor - The appropriate contractor designation is automatically selected based on your job setup
  • Eliminates Manual Entry - No more need to manually check contractor type boxes during form processing
  • Compliance Accuracy - Reduces human error by ensuring the correct contractor designation appears on federal compliance forms

These enhancements represent our continued commitment to making prevailing wage compliance more manageable and ensuring your payroll workflows are both efficient and compliant. The improved cash fringe UI will be especially valuable for organizations managing complex benefit structures, while the enhanced compliance monitoring helps catch issues before they impact your projects.

As always, our team is here to help if you have any questions about these new features!

The DSPTCH Team