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… Industry Size Standards On August 22, 2025, SBA published a proposed rule in the Federal Register proposing to revise … rule is part of the third 5-year rolling review of small business size standards, as required under the Small Business … .” Comments may be submitted on this  proposed rule  on or before October 21, 2025  through the Federal eRulemaking …

… Our objectives were to (1) provide SBA management with a summary of systemic issue areas identified in OIG audit and … that provide training, mentoring, and counseling to small business owners and entrepreneurs, as well as recovery … improvements to its grants management process. As a result, SBA’s grant programs are at risk of funds not being …

… Cash Gifts Report 16-21 On August 23, 2016, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Inspector General … gifts on behalf of SBA after proper approvals, including a conflict of interest determination by SBA’s Office of … of cash accepted by the Administrator shall be held in a separate account and shall be subject to semiannual audits …

… Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013 gave the Small Business Administration’s (SBA’s or the Agency) Office of … focused on the two largest recipients, the New York Small Business Development Center (NYSBDC) and the New Jersey Small … the risk of unallowable expenditures during Phase 1.  As a result, sub-centers of the SBDCs used $16,965 on unapproved …

… . The objective of the audit was to assess the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) compliance with Federal … Zone (HUBZone), and three new Mentor-Protégé Programs. As a result, the SBA did not receive a system with full capabilities as originally designed. The …

… Among the preliminary outcomes, there is evidence of new business formation within the clusters and job creation in … the clusters may have increased opportunities for small business participation within the ten clusters, made strides …

… of the face-to-face counseling components of the Small Business Development Centers, SCORE, and Women Business Centers. Although each of these program’s goals and target audiences may vary, a common mission is shared between them: to provide business …

… presents the results of our evaluation of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) handling of cash … and accepting cash contributions for National Small Business Week 2021. SBA’s Office of Communications and Public … the Office of General Counsel for the 2021 National Small Business Week cosponsored activity. We recommended the agency …

… other small businesses, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a major economic disruption for Jennifer and Brian Bircher, … with the help of Jefferson Security Bank the small business was approved for the Paycheck Protection Program to … with Jefferson Security filed the application and within a week we were notified we were approved, and a check was cut …

… has been lighting up Connecticut since 1973! Cindy Hersom, a small business contractor, based in Waterford became the sole owner of Dicin Electric in 2015 a business started by her parents Janice and Rudy, a mid- …

… results of our verification inspection of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) corrective actions for the … SBA’s Microloan Program (Report 17-19). The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Microloan Program provides loans to … compliance, performance, and integrity 2) implementing a site visit plan to comprehensively monitor microloan …

… North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming. He is a seasoned political strategist, policy expert, and business consultant with extensive experience in government, … election strategy, and media relations. He also played a key role in the 2024 Republican National Convention, …

… Man Sentenced to a Year and a Half in Federal Prison for Covid-Relief Fraud … scheming to fraudulently obtain nearly $2 million in small business loans under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and … year to wire fraud and money laundering charges. On Aug. 20, 2025, U.S. District Judge Matthew F. Kennelly sentenced …

… 2019, major disaster declaration for Public Assistance as a result of severe winter storms, flooding, landslides and … Christopher M. Pilkerton of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Private nonprofits that provide essential services of a governmental nature are eligible for assistance. These …

… Over Cash Contributions and Gifts, Fiscal Years 2019-20 This compliance report presents the results of our … handling of cash contributions and gifts. Report 21-10 Before the Small Business Administration (SBA) can accept a gift, the Office of General Counsel must determine that no …

… Audit Report 13-20: Evaluation of SBA’s 2012 Cash Gifts This report assesses … 30, 2013, the OIG issued Audit Report 13-20, The Small Business Administration’s  Controls Over Cash Gifts.  The SBA … of cash accepted by the Administrator shall be held in a separate account and shall be subject to semi-annual audits …

… affairs and communications.  Ms. Hines has more than 20 years of government and private sector experience leading … Assistant Inspector General for Management Services and before that she served at the Unites States Postal Service … Hines has received numerous awards for her work, including a CIGIE Award for Excellence, Distinguished Achievement …

… federal disaster declaration for Public Assistance as a result of the severe winter storm and straight-line winds … announced Administrator Linda McMahon of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Private nonprofits that provide essential services of a governmental nature are eligible for assistance. These …