Does New York accept the WH-347 PDF for certified payroll?

For state public-work projects New York expects the MPWR XML through NYSDOL. The WH-347 covers the federal Davis-Bacon record; PayrollPenguin produces both so you file the right format.

How often must I file certified payroll in New York?

New York certified payroll is reported on a regular cadence (commonly within 30 days of the reporting period). PayrollPenguin tracks the deadline per project and reminds you before it’s due.

Is PayrollPenguin a compliance guarantee?

No. PayrollPenguin is a reporting and formatting tool — it formats your payroll to the NY MPWR specification and flags anomalies. You certify the filing under your own name and the awarding agency reviews it.

NY MPWR XML

How to file certified payroll in New York (NY MPWR XML)

New York public-work contractors must submit certified payroll electronically to the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) through the MPWR system, which expects a specific XML format. A PDF of the federal WH-347 is not enough for a New York prevailing-wage job — the state ingests structured MPWR XML. PayrollPenguin turns your existing payroll run into a schema-valid MPWR file and flags anomalies before you certify.

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What is NY MPWR?

MPWR (Monthly Public Work Reporting) is NYSDOL’s electronic certified-payroll system. Each covered worker, classification, hours, and prevailing-wage rate is reported as structured XML validated against the official NYSDOL Certified Payroll schema — not a free-form document.

Why a WH-347 PDF is not enough in New York

The federal Davis-Bacon WH-347 satisfies the federal record, but New York’s awarding agencies expect the MPWR XML for state and many locally-funded public works. Filing only the PDF can leave a New York submission incomplete.

Prevailing wage and supplements (fringe) in New York

New York prevailing-wage determinations carry an hourly rate plus a supplement (fringe) amount per classification. PayrollPenguin maps your payroll classifications to the determination and flags a rate below the schedule or a missing supplement for your review — it never invents a wage.

How to file New York certified payroll

Import your payroll run. Upload your ADP, Gusto, QuickBooks, Paychex, or CSV payroll for the pay period.
Pick the New York project. Select the public-work project so the applicable NY prevailing-wage determination is attached.
Review the flagged anomalies. Resolve any classification gaps, missing supplements, or rates below the schedule that PayrollPenguin surfaces.
Certify and export the MPWR XML. Sign the Statement of Compliance, then download the schema-valid NY MPWR XML to submit to NYSDOL.

Frequently asked questions

Does New York accept the WH-347 PDF for certified payroll?: For state public-work projects New York expects the MPWR XML through NYSDOL. The WH-347 covers the federal Davis-Bacon record; PayrollPenguin produces both so you file the right format.
How often must I file certified payroll in New York?: New York certified payroll is reported on a regular cadence (commonly within 30 days of the reporting period). PayrollPenguin tracks the deadline per project and reminds you before it’s due.
Is PayrollPenguin a compliance guarantee?: No. PayrollPenguin is a reporting and formatting tool — it formats your payroll to the NY MPWR specification and flags anomalies. You certify the filing under your own name and the awarding agency reviews it.

File New York certified payroll in minutes

Turn your existing payroll run into a file-ready NY MPWR XML filing — anomalies flagged, nothing invented.

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PayrollPenguin is a reporting and formatting tool, not a compliance guarantor or legal advisor. You certify your filings; the awarding agency reviews them.