Accuwage Salary Studies

Our specialty is salary studies for local government agencies. AccuWage Certified HR Specialists provide clients with integrated solutions to meet their Organizational Structure, Compensation Analysis, Job Description, Personnel Policy and other Human Resource needs.  Our Certified Human Resources Professionals have over 35 years of experience working with different sized Public Housing Agencies nationwide.

SALARY STUDIES:  AccuWage employs a trusted, proven method to compare benchmark prevailing wages in your specific local geographic area to assist in complying with HUD requirements.  A robust database system uses proprietary wages/salary databases that are updated quarterly by incorporating thousands of surveys from local private, public, and government agencies. 

Certified Human Resources Specialists analyze and match positions for local market pricing and develop salary administration programs and pay structures that provide the necessary tools and information to effectively manage employee salaries and assist in organizational structuring and classification.

Salary Studies Include:   

• Pay Grade System Guide
• Clear, Comprehensive, Detailed Reports
• Comparable Wages within Budget Restraints
• Organizational Chart with Chain of Command & FLSA Exemptions
• Technical Support - Including Guidance on Compliance Issues

Compliant with the following HUD Requirements:

• Use of Local Pertinent Practices
• 2 CFR Part 200.430(b) Compensation - Personal Services 
• OMB Circular A-87 Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments 
• Form HUD-52158 Maintenance Wage Rate Determinations 

BENEFIT ANALYSIS:   Sixty-two (62) data points are gathered and analyzed for general benefits such as types of plans, contributions, and deductibles for Health, Life, Dental, Disability, Retirement Plans, and Leave benefits.  The analysis also includes optional benefits such as Tuition Assistance Programs, Flexible Spending Accounts, Shift Differentials, Flex Schedules, and more.  Add Benefits Analysis Study with your Salary Study for an additional cost to keep you in compliance with HUD regulation 2 CFR Part 200.431 Compensation-fringe benefits. 

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION STUDIES:  Executive Salary Comparability Study - (Compliant with HUD’s Executive Salary Cap Requirements and HUD 52725 Form.) Provides Board Certification and narrative report with Top Management Officer (Executive Director), Top Finance Director, and Next Highest Paid Employee compensation comparables as required by current HUD and Appropriations Act Requirements. 

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION SYSTEM:  AccuWage Performance Evaluation System includes three (3) levels of positions within an Agency:

1. Executive Director/CEO - used by the Board of Commissioners to evaluate the Executive Director/CEO’s position.
2. Supervisor-used by the Executive Director/CEO to evaluate a Supervisory position within the Agency.  This Evaluation Form is a 2 Part system.  1) subordinate/employee evaluates as supervisor & 2) ED/CEO evaluates as an employee.
3. Employee-used by the direct line supervisor to evaluate an employee. 

The Evaluation System contains two (2) sections:

1. Performance and Development Evaluation Form.
2. Performance Criteria Guideline for Duties.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS:

Our Certified Human Resource Specialist uses the seven (7) key components of job descriptions in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidelines to develop legally compliant, clear, and accurate job descriptions specifically for Public Housing Agencies. 

PERSONNEL POLICY: The Personnel Policy is a vital communication tool from management to employees.  Our Certified HR Specialists ensure compliance with ever-evolving HUD, federal, state & local regulations and maintain consistency in practices and application of rules to provide a framework for uniform and consistent administration. 

AccuWage employs a trusted, proven method to compare benchmark prevailing wages in your specific local geographic area to assist in complying with HUD requirements.  A robust database system is used to draw proprietary wages/salary databases incorporating thousands of surveys from local private, public and government agencies and updated quarterly.  

1. Executive Salary Comparability Study -  (Compliant with HUD’s Executive Salary Cap Requirements and with HUD 52725 Form.)  Provides Board Certification, and narrative report with Top Management Officer (Executive Director), Top Finance Director and Next Highest Paid Employee compensation comparables as required by current HUD and Appropriations Act Requirements. 
2. Salary Study (Agency-wide) – Includes Organization Chart, database Comparables with nearest equivalent job summary, tables with low-to-high salary range percentage difference, incremental increase guides from entry level to maximum, current & recommended salary for each employee, as well as, recommended step in the compensation system.  Full narrative report including objectives, methodology, and a summary for the comprehensive wage survey database. 

• Local Data: We utilize a robust database system incorporating over 18,000 of wage/salary surveys from private & & public government agencies.
• Fast & Cost Effective:  Pay ranges available for over 6,611 jobs in over 8,300 cities. (No travel necessary)
• Personalized: We restricts salary calculations to specific geographic area, industry, organization size, and planning date to ensure your study is for your agency & local area.
• Compliant: Meets Federal, State, HUD’s Executive Salary Cap and Office of Management & Budget (OMB) Requirements.