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Construction Billing and Payment Verification Flashcards

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  1. A construction auditor reviewing a contractor's Application for Payment should compare the SOV line items to the:

    Answer: Contract documents and approved change orders

    Each SOV line item must be traceable to the original contract scope or an approved change order to confirm the billed amount is contractually authorized.

  2. When auditing a cost-plus contract, which cost is generally NOT allowable as a direct project cost?

    Answer: Contractor's home office general and administrative overhead beyond the agreed rate

    Under cost-plus contracts, home office G&A overhead is typically reimbursed at a fixed or negotiated rate and cannot be billed again as a direct cost.

  3. Which lien document does a construction auditor typically require before recommending release of final payment?

    Answer: Unconditional final lien waivers from the contractor and all subcontractors

    Unconditional final lien waivers confirm that the contractor and all subcontractors have been paid in full and waive any future lien rights, protecting the owner.

  4. Front-loading a Schedule of Values refers to:

    Answer: Assigning values to early work items in excess of their actual cost to improve early cash flow

    Front-loading inflates the value of early work items so the contractor collects more cash early in the project than costs actually incurred warrant.

  5. A construction auditor examining pay application backup should verify that stored material invoices include:

    Answer: Evidence of ownership, insurance coverage, and physical location of the materials

    Proper stored material documentation must confirm the owner has title to the materials, they are insured, and their storage location is identified.

  6. Under AIA Document G702, what percentage of the contract sum is the threshold above which the architect should withhold certification if disputed?

    Answer: There is no fixed percentage; disputed amounts are withheld on a case-by-case basis

    AIA G702 requires the architect to withhold certification for any amount reasonably in dispute; there is no fixed percentage threshold—disputes are handled individually.