How the Government Buys Goods and Services: What Government Contractors Need to Know

The federal government is the largest single customer in the world. Continuing with our Basics of Government Contracting Series, in this blog post we discuss how the federal government buys goods and services and what you need to know as a government contractor.

2022-02-24T13:29:40-05:00February 24, 2022|Categories: Government Contracting|Tags: |

Strategies for Government Contractors to Retain Employees in a Post-Covid Environment

Retaining talent in a post-Covid environment can be challenging, but it is important to keep your employees engaged and productive. Here are five tips on how you can successfully retain your talented people when economic uncertainty looms overhead.

2022-02-08T16:15:21-05:00February 8, 2022|Categories: Government Contracting|Tags: , |

Changing Guidance for Federal Contractors Over Vaccine Mandates

An executive order could require federal construction contractors to implement a vaccine mandate on all federal jobs; however, recent court challenges make following the standard tricky, especially from one contract to another.

2022-02-01T14:15:34-05:00February 1, 2022|Categories: Construction and Real Estate, Government Contracting|Tags: , |

Government Contracting Basics: Pros and Cons of Doing Business with the Government

If you're thinking about pursuing government contracts, it's important that you weigh the pros and cons carefully to make an informed decision.

2022-01-26T13:07:48-05:00January 26, 2022|Categories: Government Contracting|Tags: , |

Signs an Organization May Be Headed for a Potential Single Audit

Many organizations may not be aware they’re subject to a single audit. It can help to look at similar scenarios to determine compliance requirements when accepting funds greater than $750,000.

2022-01-26T13:05:19-05:00January 24, 2022|Categories: Audit & Assurance, Not-for-Profit, PBMares COVID-19 Insights|Tags: , |

Guidance for Contractors Who Use Per Diem

Construction contractors can use the temporary 100 percent business meals deduction for per diem expenses. Rate changes are in effect as of October 1, 2021. Contractors may want to review their expense reimbursement policies.

Navigating Nonprofit Labor Shortages: Strategies and Opportunities

Labor shortages are hitting nonprofits harder than most industries. Strategies to address this challenge don’t have to include higher wages; there are several other potential options, like culture, recruiting, contract workers, tax credits, and more.

2022-01-18T15:21:29-05:00January 18, 2022|Categories: Not-for-Profit|Tags: , , |

Keep Your Labor Rate Compliant and Competitive!

The standard calculation of a proposed hourly rate for an exempt salary employee encompasses dividing the individual’s salary by the standard 2,080 work hours per year. However, there is a way you can make your hourly rate more competitive and FAR compliant at the same time.

2022-01-11T14:26:09-05:00January 11, 2022|Categories: Government Contracting|Tags: |

Excess Real Estate Losses Could be Permanently Eliminated in Build Back Better Act

The Build Back Better Act contains a lesser-known tax proposal to permanently eliminate certain excess business losses. Especially for rental real estate owners, the effect is potentially substantial.

2022-01-10T09:27:57-05:00January 4, 2022|Categories: Construction and Real Estate|Tags: , |
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