Compliance Tip of the Day: Assessing Internal Controls
Compliance Tip of the Day: COSO Objective 5 – Monitoring Activities
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Compliance Tip of the Day: COSO Objective 3 – Control Activities
FCPA Compliance Report: Fraud Risk Management - Insights and Experiences with Peter Schablik
Hot Topics in International Trade - Let's Be Serious-Supply Chain Audits
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REFRESH Five Tax Traps for Business Lawyers Advising Nonprofit Organizations
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Compliance Tip of the Day: Middle Managers as the Eyes and Ears of Compliance
Episode 365 -- Four Sanctions Cases Everyone Should Know
UPIC Audits
Compliance Tip of the Day: The role of Compliance in Auditing AI
California Employment News: Taking Advantage of the PAGA Reform – How Employers Can Lower Their Risk of PAGA Liability
Auditing Your Hotline and Case Management System
Hospice Insights Podcast - Controlling the Narrative: A New Tactic for Auditors and ALJs
Improving Your Code of Conduct
Now Is the Time to Conduct I-9 Audits: What's the Tea in L&E?
Preparing for — and Surviving — an OFCCP Audit
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Over its nearly 40-year history, the federal low income housing tax credit (LIHTC) program has been both a success story and a target for various forms of fraud. The LIHTC program has been credited with facilitating the...more
It is an uncertain time to be a tax-exempt public charity or private foundation. The federal government has recently scrutinized certain tax-exempt organizations (see here), and draft congressional legislation proposed a tax...more
Running a restaurant in New York involves managing a fast-paced, labor-intensive business—and keeping up with employment laws can be overwhelming. One of the most common legal pitfalls restaurant owners face is overtime...more
Late last year, the Office of the State Comptroller (the “OSC”) estimated that sales and use tax receipts would increase by 2.3% in the SFY 2024-2025. The OSC also projected that collections from sales and use taxes would...more
Securing FDA clearance or approval is a major accomplishment for medical device and pharmaceutical companies, but it’s not the final step. Before selling your products in most states, you must navigate state licensing...more
As the new year approaches, several critical legislative changes in employment law will take effect on January 1, 2025, unless specified otherwise. California employers face a dynamic regulatory landscape in 2025, with...more
State unclaimed property audits are becoming more frequent. Is your company in compliance? State unclaimed property audits are becoming more frequent as states look for ways to increase revenue. There is a growing chance that...more
Is it too late to correct past FBARs and file amended returns with the IRS? The net is closing in on U.S. taxpayers with unreported or under-reported domestic and offshore income and assets. The IRS has increased audits in...more
On September 28, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1120 Health Care Coverage: Utilization Review into law, amending § 1367.01 of the Health and Safety Code and § 10123.135 of the state’s Insurance Code....more
The Federal Trade Commission has taken an important step in the regulation of marketing claims relating to artificial intelligence with the launch of “Operation AI Comply.” This operation marks a significant shift in the...more
Conducting an independent AML audit at a frequency based on the nature, scale and complexity of the entity is a requirement under the AML Regulations. AML audits are an important component of the control environment to...more
What are the IRS revisions to the Voluntary Disclosure Program for 2024? The foundation of the current IRS Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP) goes as far back as 2009 when the agency worked to provide U.S. taxpayers with a...more
The financial services sector in the Channel Islands has seen the publication of a report by MONEYVAL, a proposal to increase administrative penalties and the release of two public statements. The Bailiwick gambling...more
On September 4, 2024, the New Mexico Environment Department’s Air Quality Bureau (AQB) updated its Civil Penalty Policy, making several key changes to its assessment of civil penalties and administrative compliance costs in...more
Last week, the California Legislature passed several bills that, if signed by the governor, will regulate how organizations develop, train, and use artificial intelligence (AI) models, systems, and applications. Of these...more
On June 27, 2024, by near-unanimous vote, the California Legislature passed two bills enacting much-needed reform to the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). We previously reported on the legislative compromise last week,...more
Are you aware of the potential risks and consequences that come with outdated I-9 compliance processes? If not, it’s time to pay attention. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date Form I-9s is crucial for businesses to avoid...more
On October 10, 2023, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 362, also known as the Delete Act, allowing California residents to have their personal information deleted by all registered data brokers...more
Easily track, manage, archive, and audit consumer data requests, subject access requests (SARS), and other processes needed to keep your company compliant. In an era of increasing scrutiny and activity surrounding data...more
Are there strategies to avoid an IRS audit? What are some of the known risks for triggering an IRS audit? What should you do if you have are concerned about the information provided a previous tax return? Is there a way to...more
A veritable grab bag of international trade developments to parse this week. Recent developments include increasing FCPA enforcement, a record OFAC economic sanctions penalty, and a large customs penalty for willful failure...more
If you’re an employer or HR professional, you’ve likely heard about this important aspect of hiring and onboarding. But what exactly is I-9 compliance? And why is it crucial for your business?...more
The following newsletter provides a roundup summarizing enforcement actions, guidance, rulemakings, and other public statements taken by a federal and/or state financial services regulatory agency, specifically focusing on:...more
Are you familiar with the I-9 Form? It may sound like just another piece of paperwork, but for employers in the United States, it carries significant weight. The I-9 Form is a crucial document used to verify an employee’s...more
The Nutter Securities Enforcement Update is a periodic summary of noteworthy recent securities enforcement activity, settlements, decisions, and charges. ...more