A Minnesota public sector governance and compliance consulting firm specializing in internal audit, risk, controls, grant compliance, and investigations.

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

St. Patrick’s Day brings shamrocks, green everything, and the hope of a little extra luck. But when it comes to vendor and supplier billings, luck won’t protect your organization from fraud; verification will . Here’s a festive rhyme for the professionals who keep the “pot of gold” safe: At the end of every rainbow, There’s treasure to behold. But before you pay a vendor’s bill, Make sure the charges are truly gold. It’s lighthearted, but the message is serious. Fraudulent