US EditionDHS Plans to Terminate Housing Stabilization Services Program Amid Concerns of Fraud
UNITED STATES, JUL 31 – The SBA targets over $550 million in fraudulent 8(a) contracts with a new directive to federal officers and an ordered audit to restore program integrity and fairness.
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Minnesota DHS announces it will end housing stabilization program amid fraud investigations
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Department of Human Services announced on Friday, Aug. 1, that it will terminate the state’s Housing Stabilization Program amid FBI fraud investigations. In a Friday press release, DHS said its Temporary Commissioner Shireen Gandhi wrote to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to request the end of the Minnesota program. The move from DHS comes four days after Gov. Tim Walz announced he paused funding t…
SBA Strengthens Oversight of 8(a) Program Amid Fraud Allegations
In a significant move aimed at bolstering the integrity of government contracting, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has sent a clear message to federal contracting officers: adherence to ethical standards is non-negotiable. The SBA’s recent formal letter reinforces the legal obligation of these officers to report any suspected fraud, waste, and abuse related to the 8(a) Business Development Program. This initiative is crucial for sma…
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