CA AB778

Requires local agencies with websites to post construction contract payment information within 10 days of making payment, including project name, contractor name, payment date, payment application number, and payment amount

Exempts construction contracts valued below $25,000 from the posting requirements

Prohibits local agencies that fail to comply from withholding retention proceeds from remaining payments to contractors

Extends transparency requirements already applicable to state agencies under the State Contract Act to local agencies under the Local Agency Public Construction Act

Constitutes a state-mandated local program, requiring state reimbursement to local agencies if the Commission on State Mandates determines costs are mandated