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… regarding the success of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP): “The Treasury Department and SBA launched the … which will protect a vast number of American jobs. “The PPP enjoyed broad-based participation across the country from … of industries and businesses. From its start on April 3, PPP provided payroll assistance to more than 1.6 million …
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Business Owner Sentenced After Receiving More than $1.6 Million in Funds from the CARES Act
… today after pleading guilty to four counts of bank fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. U.S. District … schemes that exploit the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Since the inception of the CARES Act, the Fraud Section … in cash proceeds derived from fraudulently obtained PPP funds, as well as numerous real estate properties and … -
Construction Company CEO Arrested for Amassing Real Estate Empire Through $4 Million in Fraudulently Obtained COVID-19 Relief Loans
… Visalia, submitted fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applications for three of his companies: … given. Over the following months, Mackey laundered the PPP loan funds through fraudulent payroll payments to family … doubt. This effort is part of a California COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Strike Force operation, one of five … -
SBA Regional Administrator Rob Scott’s Statement on the Paycheck Protection Program’s Second Round of Funding
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SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program Loan Review Processes
… (SBA) processes for reviewing Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans for eligibility and forgiveness. SBA’s online loan … payment promptly creates uncertainty for borrowers and PPP lenders who are unsure if SBA will forgive their loans. … SBA made changes to allow certain loans to be reviewed for fraud and eligibility after they have been forgiven. We have … -
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The Small Business Administration’s Implementation of Recommended Controls and the Economic Aid Act
… controls related to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The Economic Aid Act continued assistance under the PPP for small businesses financially affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. We found SBA implemented the PPP in accordance with the Economic Aid Act with two … -
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Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience
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SBA and Treasury Department Announce $10 Billion for CDFIs to Participate in the Paycheck Protection Program
… of Round 2 funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to be lent exclusively by Community Development … These dedicated funds will further ensure that the PPP reaches all communities in need of relief during the … for President Trump. “The forgivable loan program, PPP, is dedicated to providing emergency capital to sustain … -
SBA and Treasury Announce Release of Paycheck Protection Program Loan Data
… the loans made under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). This disclosure covers each of the 4.9 million PPP loans that have been made. “The PPP is providing much-needed relief to millions of American … -
Whistleblower Protection Laws: Employees of Contractors, Grantees, and Personal Services Contractors
… on OIG Hotline procedures may be found on the Report Fraud page. Investigating Whistleblower Retaliation … -
Joint Statement by SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin Regarding Enactment of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act
… the enactment of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act: “We want to thank President Trump for … implementing these legislative amendments to the PPP. These modifications will implement the following … for loan forgiveness. Borrowers who have already received PPP loans retain the option to use an eight-week covered … -
COVID-19 Resources for Small Businesses
… impact from COVID-19 include: Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) : Accepting new applications through August 8, the PPP is an SBA-backed forgivable loan that has helped small … to pay their employees during the COVID-19 outbreak. The PPP Flexibility Act , passed last month, has extended the … -
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Development and Improvements on Loan Program Modernization to Expand Access to Capital for Small Businesses
… lending, especially small-dollar lending. Add new fraud review on all loans. Building on President Biden’s commitment to root out fraud, the SBA will use advanced data analytics, third party data checks, and artificial intelligence tools for fraud review on all loans in the 7(a) and 504 Loan Programs … -
Tampa Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $500,000 In COVID Relief Funds
… (46, Tampa) has pleaded guilty to eight counts of wire fraud. Bradford faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in … Disaster Loan (EIDL) and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applications. These programs were some of the … of Inspector General COVID EIDL, Pandemic Oversight, PPP … Tampa Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $500,000 In … -
Returning Citizens Empowered to Start and Grow Businesses Under Proposed Rule
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Second Colorado Springs Funeral Home Operator Pleads Guilty to Scheme to Defraud Grieving Families and COVID-19 Relief Program
… Colorado, pled guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Hallford, who owned and operated Return to Nature … impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act created the PPP, a program administered by the Small Business … payroll, and certain other expenses consistent with PPP rules. Additionally, in response to the COVID-19 …