Strengthening proactive oversight and program integrity.

We deliver independent audits and advisory services that build assurance, reduce risk, and support confident decision‑making.

If you ever needed a reminder that fraud doesn’t always start with fake invoices or shell companies , look no further than the $175 million acquisition of Frank — a college‑aid startup whose founder pulled off one of the boldest data‑inflation schemes in recent years. This case is a masterclass in fabricated metrics, falsified customer lists, and the danger of trusting “hockey‑stick growth” without verification. 💡 What Was Frank Supposed to Be? Frank marketed itself as a pl

Federal OIG oversight plans are some of the clearest early indicators of where risk is rising — and the SBA OIG’s newly released 2026 Audit Oversight Plan is no exception. For those of us working in program integrity, this is more than a list of audits. It’s a roadmap of the issues gaining federal attention and the areas where internal controls will be tested next. At Compliance Shop, we track these plans because they help us understand what’s on the horizon for our clients

We’re proud to share that Compliance Shop has been awarded two new statewide Master Service Agreements (MSAs) with the State of Minnesota—one for Data Analytics and one for Audit Services. These agreements expand our ability to support Minnesota agencies with practical, people‑centered solutions that strengthen program integrity and improve outcomes for communities across the state. What This Means for Minnesota Agencies These new MSAs allow state agencies to access Complian