News & Analysis as of August 20, 2025

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The Small Business Administration is a United States federal agency established in 1953 by the Small Business Act. The SBA is dedicated to assisting and supporting small business and entreprenuers. The SBA carries out its mission through a variety of programs including providing financial and federal contract procurement assistance, management assistance, and specialized outreach to women, minorities and armed forces veterans. less -

Are You SBA 8(A) Audit Ready?

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP on 8/15/2025

Historically, the Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program is designed to help socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses compete in the federal marketplace by providing access to...more

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

FCA Settlement Highlights Importance of Accurate Small Business Certifications in Government Contracting

PilieroMazza PLLC on 2/6/2025

The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced a $949,696.90 False Claims Act (FCA) settlement with GS Foods Group Inc. (GS Foods) for improperly bidding on contracts reserved for small businesses despite not qualifying...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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