Government Audits & Investigations

Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell's Government Audits & Investigations practice counsels corporations and individuals facing audits or investigations by federal or state administrative agencies or law enforcement. The attorneys in this practice have represented clients in a variety of settings, including on-site audits from federal and state investigators, Congressional hearings, administrative law hearings, and grand jury proceedings. The Government Audits & Investigations practice also assists clients in designing and conducting internal investigations.

FTLF's Government Audits & Investigations practice combines its recognized expertise in health care, government contracts and grants, and compliance to provide clients with a comprehensive range of services throughout the audit or investigation process. The focus of this practice is to assist clients every step of the way, from preparing for site visits to responding to audit findings. Working together with the Litigation & Appeals practice, the Government Audits & Investigations practice ensures that clients’ rights and interests are protected throughout the audit or investigation process.

Industries:

• Health Care
• Federal Grants
• Government Contracts
• Small Businesses

Representative Activities:

• Internal Investigations
  • Development and oversight of internal investigations, from matters regarding possible overpayments and billing errors to employee or board member complaints
  • Document review and analysis
  • Personnel interviews
  • Presentation of findings
  • Advising and preparing for self-disclosure
  • Ensuring the protection and confidentiality of sensitive information, including asserting attorney-client privilege where applicable
• Audit Defense
  • Representing clients at entrance conferences, site visits, and exit conferences with auditors and agency reviewers
  • Analyzing and responding to findings in draft and final audit reports
  • Developing corrective action plans
  • Representation before administrative agencies

Representative Clients:

• Community Health Centers
• Head Start Agencies
• Domestic Violence Shelters
• Universities and Community Colleges
• Manufacturing Extension Centers

For more information about our Government Audits and Investigations practice, please contact Ted Waters at ewaters@ftlf.com.