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…
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Preparing for an ERISA 103(a)(3)(C) Audit: A Guide for First-Time Plan Sponsors
Navigating an Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) 103(a)(3)(C) audit can be challenging, especially for plan sponsors who have never undergone a plan audit before. However, with proper preparation and…
Best Practices & Fiduciary Responsibilities for Employee Benefit Plan Sponsors
In today’s competitive job market, offering comprehensive employee benefit plans can be a game-changer for attracting and retaining top talent. However, sponsoring an employee benefit plan comes with a set…
Selecting the Right Service Providers for Your Defined Contribution Retirement Plans
In the complex world of Defined Contribution (DC) retirement plans, the selection of service providers for custodial and recordkeeping services is a critical decision that can significantly impact the plan’s…
Fraud Week is Here! Why Should You Care?
For the last twenty-four years, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) runs a week-long campaign encouraging business leaders and employees to proactively take steps to minimize the impact of…
Revised OMB Uniform Guidance Updates
The latest overhaul of the federal grant guidelines went into effect on October 1, 2024. The guidance from the Office of Management and Budget is meant to enhance clarity and…
Should Government Organizations Consider Internal Audit Functions?
In today’s rapidly evolving and fluid labor market, government organizations face many challenges, including labor shortages, retirement of key employees, and loss of institutional knowledge. To offset the impact from…
Best Practices for GASB 87 and 96 Implementation
During the last couple of years, many governmental entities were required to move long-term lease and software-based information technology arrangement (SBITA) agreements onto the balance sheet to enhance transparency and…
All About Endowments
An endowment is a pool of funds donated or set aside to be preserved over time to support a nonprofit’s mission. Endowments play a crucial role in the sustainability and…
Of Interest to Nonprofits: INTEREST!
You may have noticed a line item on your bank statement that’s looking a lot better than in years past; that’s right, interest is back! The zero-interest-rate world is well…
