--- title: Are You Ready if Chosen for the Corporate Scheduling Announcement List (CSAL)? description: CSAL reviews help determine whether a covered government contractor maintains records consistent with their obligations under OFCCP’s laws, has correctly certified in the GSA’s System for Award Management database and has established AAP. image: https://info.redstonegci.com/hubfs/RGCI%20-%20Are%20You%20Ready%20if%20Chosen%20for%20the%20Corporate%20Scheduling%20Announcement%20List%20%28CSAL%29.png --- [ PAY INVOICE](https://redstonegci.com/invoice-payment/) [Call Us Today 256-704-9800](tel:2567049800) [info@redstonegci.com](Mailto:info@redstonegci.com) [![Redstone_Logo](https://info.redstonegci.com/hubfs/redstone%20logo%20version%201%20-%20rgb-1.png)](https://www.redstonegci.com/) # Are You Ready if Chosen for the Corporate Scheduling Announcement List (CSAL)? [Posted by Sheri Buchanan on Tue, Feb 28, 2023 @ 09:02 AM](https://info.redstonegci.com/blog/author/sheri-buchanan) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![RGCI - Are You Ready if Chosen for the Corporate Scheduling Announcement List (CSAL)](https://info.redstonegci.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RGCI%20-%20Are%20You%20Ready%20if%20Chosen%20for%20the%20Corporate%20Scheduling%20Announcement%20List%20(CSAL).png?width=1000&name=RGCI%20-%20Are%20You%20Ready%20if%20Chosen%20for%20the%20Corporate%20Scheduling%20Announcement%20List%20(CSAL).png) This article is under review as a result of EO 14173, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity, signed by President Trump on January 21, 2025. As we await further information from OFCCP and the courts, please reference this [article](https://info.redstonegci.com/blog/affirmative-action-and-dei-after-eo-14173-ending-illegal-discrimination-and-restoring-merit-based-opportunity) for current status and action items. The Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs (OFCCP) issued the FY 2023 [Corporate Scheduling Announcement List](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/foia/library/corporate-scheduling-announcement-lists), commonly referred to as a CSAL on January 20, 2023. This list includes 500 supply & service contractors selected for an Establishment Review, Corporate Management Compliance Evaluation (CMCE), or Functional Affirmative Action Program (FAAP) review. These reviews help determine whether a covered contractor maintains records consistent with their obligations under OFCCP’s laws, has correctly certified in the GSA’s System for Award Management database and has established Affirmative Action Programs (AAP) at each establishment. ## How are Contractors Chosen for the CSAL? The methodology for developing the Supply and Service Scheduling List can vary from year to year. The OFCCP has no legal obligation to publish its methodology and will revisit the decision to publish its scheduling methodology each time the methodology is revised. The FY 2023 CSAL includes covered federal contractors and subcontractors that are required to maintain an AAP but did not complete their mandatory annual certification in the [OFCCP's Contractor Portal](https://info.redstonegci.com/blog/ofccps-contractor-portal-the-who-what-when-where-why) as of December 1, 2022. Contractors and subcontractors that certified in the OFCCP Contractor Portal as of December 1, 2022, were removed from the selection pool. ## What Happens Next? OFCCP considers the CSAL to be a courtesy to contractors, providing notice and allowing the contractor to prepare for the issuance of the Scheduling Letter which officially begins the audit process. Prior to Directive 2022-02, issued by President Biden on March 31, 2022, OFCCP could not issue the Scheduling Letter until at least 45 days after the CSAL was issued. This is no longer the case and OFCCP could begin issuing Scheduling Letters immediately. Following receipt of the items requested in the Scheduling Letter, OFCCP will initiate a Desk Audit, which entails a thorough review of the information provided. The audit process and additional information requested will vary depending on the type of audit and information provided. ## How to Prepare for CSAL? OFCCP’s expectation, per [Affirmative Action Requirements](https://info.redstonegci.com/blog/affirmative-action-requirements-aap-with-greater-than-50-employees), is that contractors are maintaining appropriate records and performing self-audits; therefore, once received, contractors only have 30 days to submit the items listed in the Scheduling Letter. For contractors who are on the CSAL, *now* is the time to notify appropriate personnel (i.e., legal counsel, EEO/AAP coordinators, organizational leaders) and begin a thorough self-audit or third-party review. For those not on the CSAL, keep in mind that this does not preclude you from an audit for another reason (i.e., employee complaint, contract award notice). Following are action items to assist in maintaining and evaluating compliance obligations, regardless as to whether a contractor is listed on the most current CSAL: - If required, ensure Affirmative Action Plans and all applicable records have been maintained and are up-to-date. (Make sure you’re doing what your AAP says you’re doing!) - Confirm annual EEO-1 and VETS reporting have been timely submitted. - Gather and consistently maintain outreach and recruitments efforts, as well as state job listing documentation, to include notes as to the effectiveness of these efforts. - Ensure required tag lines, postings and policies are appropriately displayed. - Confirm that Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Clauses are included in subcontracts and purchase orders. - Be diligent in pay equity analyses and documentation and be mindful of OFCCP’s current and ever-evolving landscape on pay equity. - Routinely educate your managers and anyone involved in recruiting, hiring, promotion, training and compensation decisions. If you’re unsure as to the various and complex requirements of OFCCP and Affirmative Action, please [visit our blog series](https://info.redstonegci.com/blog/topic/office-of-federal-contract-compliance-programs). While our goal is to be pro-active and assist clients in establishing and implementing compliant processes and procedures, our experienced HR Consulting & Employment Law Team routinely provides third-party assessment and audit support. 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She provides HR consulting services to our customers on a wide range of issues, from specific projects to an ongoing outsourced solution of the human resources function. Sheri has two decades of experience in providing a comprehensive assessment of all areas of HR, including establishing and implementing policies and practices, contract transition efforts/onboarding, and investigations. Sheri’s experience covers a broad spectrum of compensation planning and analysis for total compensation projects, reasonableness assessments including executive compensation, compensation philosophy development, total reward strategies, benefits analysis, market pay and pay equity evaluations. She regularly supports clients with the analysis and mapping of labor categories and the preparation and analysis of wage calculations and supports clients in pricing disputes with DCAA. Sheri has a wealth of experience in navigating the many compliance challenges associated with Service Contract Act and Davis Bacon Act. She has been a valuable resource to our clients in all these areas. She stays abreast of the various requirements of the Department of Labor and, of great importance to government contractors, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, as well as other federal and state regulations impacting human resources. Professional Experience Prior to joining Redstone Government Consulting, Inc., Sheri served in various roles in the Human Resources arena. While employed by a mid-size government contractor she assisted with database development, recruiting, affirmative action planning and contract proposals. Sheri later became an Employment Specialist with one of the largest employers in Huntsville, where she assisted and led managers in the interpretation and documentation of the progressive disciplinary process, conducted employee investigations and allegations of discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful discharge and employee disputes, conducted unemployment hearings and conducted new employee orientation. Sheri developed and presented management training, administered facility compensation plan, monitored staffing budgets and wrote job descriptions and handbook revisions. ## About Redstone GCI Redstone GCI is a consulting firm focused on fulfilling the needs of government contractors in all areas of compliance. With a singular mission to help contractors through the multiple layers of “red tape,” we allow contractors to focus on what they do best – support their mission with the U.S. Government. 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