Lewis, Hooper & Dick, LLC :: Certified Public Accountants

Volume 2 Issue 10

Suspension and Debarment - Not just for bridge building and attorneys any more

Did you know expenditures of federal grant funds require an additional step beyond your normal purchasing process? Federal grants prohibit grantees from procuring goods or services from any suspended or debarred party. The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) maintains a list of vendors who are not allowed to do business with the government. Click here for a list of names of individuals and businesses suspended for a period of time or permanently debarred from government contracts.

Key Changes for Family and Medical Leaves

If you have been involved in management at some point in the last two decades, you have probably heard plenty about the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA). But you may not be aware of recent regulatory changes to this important federal legislation affecting both employers and employees. The new rules were effective as of January 16, 2009.

Delivering Your Message

Written and spoken messages leave a lasting impression. Don’t take your communications for granted, take control. You’re competing with other entities for attention and support; crafting and delivering effective communications across all media should be an important priority.