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Subcontractor Pay Application Review: The Systematic Way to Catch Errors Before They Become Payments

A subcontractor pay application is a contract document — the sub's request for payment, with specific schedule of values, percent complete, retainage calculation, and sign-offs. Reviewing pay apps casually lets errors through; reviewing them systematically catches inflated percent complete, miscalculated retainage, missing lien waivers, unapproved changes, and dozens of other issues that would otherwise become payment disputes. A consistent review methodology protects cash and keeps vendor relationships healthy.