News & Analysis as of August 4, 2025

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Fraud is the making of false representations or engaging in deceptive behavior in order to unlawfully secure financial or personal gain.

What the SBA’s 8(a) program audit means for small businesses

Clark Hill PLC on 7/18/2025

SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler recently announced a comprehensive audit of the 8(a) Business Development (BD) program. While the full scope and implications are still unfolding, it’s crucial for participants, applicants,...more

SBA Conducts Full-Scale Audit of 8(a) Program

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC on 7/11/2025

On June 27, 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it will conduct a full-scale audit of its 8(a) Business Development Program to restore integrity and transparency. Contractors participating in the...more

SBA Focusing on Fraud, Will Conduct Full-Scale Audit of 8(a) Business Development Program

Buchalter on 7/3/2025

Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Loeffler has announced that she has ordered the SBA Office of General Contracting and Business Development to begin a full scale audit of the SBA’s Section 8(a) Business...more

Where's My Employee Retention Credit?

Lippes Mathias LLP on 5/13/2025

In the years since COVID-19 shut down the country, many businesses applied for the Congressionally-authorized Employee Retention Credit (ERC), a valuable relief program created during the pandemic to support businesses who...more

Current Enforcement Efforts in the Battle Against COVID-19 Loan Program Fraud

J.S. Held on 11/4/2024

The COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented impacts around the world including stay-at-home orders, curfews, quarantines, and economic uncertainty. Businesses across the United States were forced to close their doors, limit...more

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