SVOG

The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (“SVOG”), administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”), has so far provided over $10 billion in federal grant awards for entertainment venues, including live concert venues, museums, and theatres, to offset losses from the pandemic. This funding has provided a tremendous boost to the arts and culture sector as…

Top Five Workplace Compensation and Benefit Trends

Many employers are giving employees greater flexibility to work alternative schedules, including hybrid arrangements (i.e., some in-person and some remote work) or continuing to work entirely remotely. To meet the moment and help with retention and recruiting, employers are reexamining their employee benefits, focusing on employees’ immediate needs other than cash compensation. Based on inquiries…

GJC Advisor – Nonprofit Organizations Updates – Summer 2021

The Uniform Guidance – Some Ongoing Pitfalls By Matthew Cromwell, CPA, BDO We find ourselves years into the implementation of Title 2 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 200 – Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance). However, a few recurring matters continue to arise that lead to audit findings. This article will discuss…

Triaging Data Breaches

Triaging Data Breaches By Mark Antali, BDO A data breach is one of the worst things that can happen to nonprofit organizations, their clients, donors and volunteers. When malicious perpetrators gain unauthorized access to financial information or other personal data, they can steal identities, exfiltrate intellectual property and can cause reputational damages that will affect…