Defense, Aerospace & Government Contracting

How to Record DCAA Floor Check Adjustments

Adjusting labor distributions following a DCAA floor check audit finding where labor was incorrectly charged to a direct contract.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Indirect Labor - Overhead PoolDebit3,200.00-
Direct Labor - Contract WIPCredit-3,200.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Corrective entry to move labor costs from a direct contract to an overhead account after an auditor determines the employee was not performing direct project work.

Practitioner & Systems Framework

💻 ERP Architecture

Perform a labor reclassification (Labor Dist) in the ERP to maintain the link between the payroll register and the project ledger.

⚠️ Audit Flags

Differences between employee verbal descriptions and timecard entries during DCAA floor checks.

📄 Required Documentation

DCAA Floor Check Report; revised timecard or labor reclassification justification memorandum.

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