3 Tips for Coping with Questioned Federal Grant Costs

It can happen to the best of us. The auditors come in and start asking uncomfortable questions. Sometimes you can feel like you are on solid ground with your defense, […]
Federal Audit Finds Sheriff’s Organization Misspent More Than $704,000 in Award Funds

It makes me sad that I never have far to look far for these types of grant management stories. Such a waste of potential, and so simple to avoid… This […]
Why Should You Care About Grant Compliance?

In November 2012 President Obama signed the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2012. (WPEA) This piece of legislation significantly improved the whistleblower protections for federal whistleblowers. Whistleblowers play a critical […]
The Shocking Truth About What Happens To Whistleblowers: Part 2

If you look at whistleblowers from the standpoint of popular culture, it seems like book deals, movie rights, The Shocking Truth, and huge jury awards are part of the common […]
The Shocking Truth About What Happens to Whistleblowers: Part 1

I recently spoke at the National Grant Management Association (NGMA) conference about internal control mistakes that sabotage grants The Shocking Truth. And while most organizations have anti-fraud controls in place, […]
Winter Blues? Escape to Orlando for Grant Management Boot Camp
Are you sick of winter yet Winter Blues? (I know during this time of year, I get really tired of how early it gets dark and the cold weather that […]