Public Works, Private Crimes: How Contractors Exploit Certified Payroll to Hire Illegals

🔥 Key Talking Points Summary

Certified payroll fraud is a federal crime—not a loophole.
Illegal immigrant labor is being used to siphon taxpayer dollars under false pretenses.
Contractors are committing fraud on federal documents, risking jail time.
Honest workers are being displaced by a shadow labor market.
It’s time for audits, indictments, and real accountability.
Contractors who sign off on fake reports can be charged under:
18 U.S.C. § 1001 (False Statements to the Government)
18 U.S.C. § 1546 (Fake immigration documents)
8 U.S.C. § 1324a (Hiring unauthorized workers)
Civil penalties up to $16,000 per worker
Criminal penalties include 5–10 years in prison, per count
States like California or New York have additional laws, including disbarment from public projects