To determine if an individual or entity is prohibited from bidding on or being awarded a public work contract, Department of Labor (DOL) and Workers Compensation Board (WCB) Debarment Searches should be performed (with additional instructions on their uses available at the links listed below). NYSDOL Debarments (PDF) and DOL and WCB Debarment Search contain individuals and entities that have been debarred for violations of Article 8 and 9 of the Labor Law, as well as for violations of the Workers’ Compensation Law. Federal System for Award Management: The U.S. General Services Administration allows you to search the status of business entities.