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 […]
Setting Standards of Conduct-OMB Super-Circular Style

The Uniform Guidance has ushered in a new age of accountability for federal grant recipients. New rules, new disclosures and a new focus on ethical behavior are part of this […]
14 Questions: A Cheat Sheet for Procurement Departments Implementing the New Grant Regulations

Has your Procurement Department implemented the new Uniform Guidance for grant spending yet Cheat Sheet Procurement? Thinking there will be another extension of the three-year grace period/ (Are you wondering […]