The department shall perform such necessary audits and examinations of the payroll tax records and returns of all contractors performing construction services for projects allowed the tax abatements or qualified for capital credits authorized or provided by the amendments to Sections 40-18-190, 40-18-194, 40-9B-3, 40-9B-4, and 40-9B-11 to determine that Alabama income taxes are being correctly withheld on construction wages paid to employees working in Alabama and that appropriate withholding allowances are being claimed.