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

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

Every February, we celebrate the people who keep our organizations running with heart. And in the world of finance, grants, procurement, and internal controls, that includes the professionals who quietly prevent fraudsters from breaking both hearts and budgets . So here’s a Valentine just for them: Roses are red, Violets are blue, If a vendor suddenly changes banks, Always verify that it is true. It’s playful—but the message is serious. Vendor banking changes are one of th

Last week, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York announced a $3.2 million settlement with fashion company Alice + Olivia  for improperly receiving a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan by falsely certifying that it met the size requirements for eligibility. The company admitted it had more than 300 employees , exceeding the threshold for a Second-Draw PPP loan, yet still applied for and received $2 million in forgivable funds. It later repeated the misre