SD16 - Special Interim Report on the Establishment of a Pilot Program for Local Assistance with the Investigation of Complaints and the Implementation of Final Disciplinary Orders of the Board for Contractors


Executive Summary:
The purpose of this report is to assess the progress of the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) in the establishment of a pilot program, consisting of a cooperative agreement with at least one local governing body, to assist in the investigation of complaints and the implementation of final disciplinary orders of the Board for Contractors (the Board), as required by SB 285 and HB 454 of the 2004 General Assembly Session.

The Board, through the provisions of Chapter 11 of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia, is tasked with the licensing of contractors and the sanctioning of contractors who violate those statutes or regulations promulgated by the Board. As required in the legislation, the Board has joined in agreements with two localities and is in the discussion phase with several others. While the provisions of the legislation require the implementation of a pilot program with a single locality, DPOR felt that, in order to get relevant data on the impact of such a program, a variety of geographic and demographic areas should be selected.

The legislation provides for two reports, the second to be presented on or before November 1, 2005. This report will provide background information and details on the implementation of the pilot agreements currently in place. The 2005 report will provide a summary of the impact of the programs along with supporting data.