Compliance/Regulatory Oversight
An Overview on the CARES Act & What It Means For Individuals
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act (the “Act”), a $2 trillion stimulus package, has officially been signed into law. The bipartisan deal allocates $2 trillion in an effort…
Tax Notice 2020-18: What You Need to Know
This week in Notice 2020-18, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced special federal income tax return filing and payment relief in response to the ongoing Coronavirus…
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Impact, Risk & Response Toolkit
Due to the rapid acceleration of the COVID-19 pandemic, countless organizations are putting together strategic plans in order to alleviate the potential effects on their operations, while continuing to meet…
SBA Awards $20 Million Contract to Mercadien JV for Risk Mgmt. of 504 Loans
The Mercadien Group is pleased to announce that its affiliate company, Kingstonville-Mercadien JV, LLC, has been awarded a five-year contract with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide risk-based…
The Risk of Medicaid Recovery Audits
In the health and human services sector, the years-long transition in the provider claims payment system – from contracted cost to fee-for-service reimbursement – is nearly complete. One question that…
Mercadien Announces Executive Promotions; Names Ms. Raji Sathappan A Partner
The Mercadien Group is pleased to announce several promotions within the firm’s corporate leadership team. Ms. Raji Sathappan, CPA, MBA, CRCM, CAMS, a member of the Financial Institutions Services Group,…
Moving from “Great, an Audit” to a Great Audit
“Oh great, an audit!” When the word audit is seen or heard by most people working in any type of organization, it usually invokes a negative response. They view the…
Internal Audit: When Outsourcing Should Be Considered
Expansion and growth present both excitement and challenges for a company. During such periods, new systems are introduced, processes are redesigned and refined, and employees are trained in the changes.…
HIPAA Enforcement Reaches Record Levels
It is a well-publicized fact that HIPAA enforcement has been on the rise in recent years. The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has now released its annual report, which confirmed…
Going on the Offensive in Risk Management & Compliance Monitoring
Regulatory guidance for banks has become increasingly forceful. Recent developments are making it clear that should is to be interpreted as shall. Financial institutions are working to establish compliance frameworks…