Compliance/Regulatory Oversight
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…
How Federal Government Shutdowns Affect SBA Lending
Nearly all of us were following the news headlines or stories about the recent federal government shutdown and wondering when it would be over. While the duration and visibility of…
Frank Pina Receives Distinguished Achievement Award from Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
The Mercadien Group congratulates managing director and co-chair of its Forensic & Litigation Support Services Group, Mr. Frank Pina, CPA, CFF, CFE, CGMA, who was bestowed the Distinguished Achievement Award…
The Impact of the Opioid Crisis on Treatment Providers
Opioid use and addiction have reached epidemic proportions in this country. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2016, an average of 115 Americans per day…
Forensic Accounting in the Public Sector
Traditional roles of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in the public sector, whether at the federal, state or local level, revolve around the areas of auditing, financial reporting and management accounting.…