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CLIENT ALERT: OIG Encourages Compliance Programs for Grantees and Health Care Providers Serving American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Communities
In two recently released training modules, the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General (OIG) encourages programs in Indian Country, including Head Start, Low Income Home Energy Assistance programs [...]
CLIENT ALERT: Release of 2022 Compliance Supplement
The Office of Management and Budget has released the 2022 Compliance Supplement for Single Audit Act (Subpart F) audits. The OMB federal register notice announcing release is available here. The Compliance Supplement is [...]
FTLF Attorney to Present at 2022 National Service Training
This Spring, FTLF Partner Scott Sheffler will present at the America’s Service Commissions’ 2022 National Service Training events in Wisconsin (April 26-28), Vermont (May 17-19), and New Mexico (June 1-3). Focusing on key [...]
CLIENT ALERT: “Buy America” for All Infrastructure Awards: New OMB Guidance
As you may be aware, a component of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”) termed “Build America, Buy America” or “BABA” (Pub. L. 117-58, Div. G, Tit. IX (Nov. 15, 2021)) contained [...]
FTLF Attorneys Present at NGMA’s 2022 Annual Grants Training
FTLF attorneys Ted Waters, Scott Sheffler, and Phillip Escoriaza will participate in a three-day conference hosted by the National Grants Management Association (NGMA). The 2022 Annual Grants Training will take place April 19 [...]
FTLF Attorney to Present NGMA’s Webinar on ARPA Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
FTLF Senior Counsel Phillip Escoriaza will present a webinar hosted by the National Grants Management Association (NGMA) on March 30, 2022, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET. The webinar, “Key Grant Management Considerations [...]
Federal Court Reinstates Business-Friendly FLSA Independent Contractor Rule
In an important decision for businesses who utilize independent contractors, a U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas has reinstated a January 2021 Department of Labor (“Department”) rule that makes [...]
Supreme Court’s Recent COVID Vaccination Mandate Rulings May Shed Light on Fate of Head Start Vaccine Mandates
On January 13, 2022, a divided United States Supreme Court issued two landmark opinions on vaccination mandates, which may foreshadow the fate of the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children [...]
FTLF Partner to Speak at George Washington Law Webinar
This week, FTLF Partner Scott Sheffler will participate in GW's Buy American and the New U.S. Infrastructure Legislation Webinar. On January 19th, Mr. Sheffler will be commenting on the scope and potential impact [...]