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… management controls and practices for the purchase card program in areas such as records management and continuous … SBA’s risk management controls for its purchase cards program.  The Agency agreed to implement the …

… for 30 Firms in SBA's 8(a) Business Development Program This report presents the results of our reassessment … for 30 firms in the Small SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program Report 17-15 This report presents the results of our … Administration’s (SBA’s) 8(a) Business Development Program.  In a prior audit of 8(a) program eligibility, we …

… SBA’s Oversight of HUBZone Program Participants’ Continuing Eligibility This SBA OIG … of the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program. Report 24-23 This U.S. Small Business Administration … that are located in economically distressed communities access to federal contracting opportunities to stimulate …

… Authority and Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment Program This audit report presents the results of our audit … (VERA) and Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) program.  VERA provides agencies the option to offer … determine whether SBA accomplished its FY 2014 VERA-VSIP program goals.  We found that while SBA made limited progress …

… Deadlines for COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Small Business … guidance for COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program applicants to better serve small business owners in … Associate Administrator for SBA’s Office of Capital Access. “Key enhancements have been made to the loan program …

… Report 9-07 - System Access by Contractors without Security Clearances 9-07 – System Access by Contractors without Security Clearances Report 9-07 … contractors were properly vetted prior to granting them access to sensitive SBA systems and data. This vulnerability …

… the COVID-19 pandemic. The Supplemental Targeted Advance program is the latest SBA relief program to launch as part of the American Rescue Plan Act on … hurting the most. The SBA’s Supplemental Targeted Advance program aims to reach those businesses with 10 employees or …

… SBA Makes Changes to its Surety Bond Program WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration … two important changes to its Surety Bond Guarantee (SBG) Program that will increase contract opportunities for small … the guarantee percentage in the Preferred Surety Bond Program from no more than 70 percent to no more than 90 …

… SBA 504 Refinance Program Made Permanent WASHINGTON -- Eligible small business … the Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 Refinance Program.  SBA Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet made the … small business owner and a banker, I know firsthand that access to capital is the single most important factor in the …

… Administrator Guzman Announces 2022 State Trade Expansion Program Awardees WASHINGTON – Today, Administrator Isabella … the country – the highest number of grantees since the program’s inception. The awardees were selected after a … application process to SBA’s State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) . “For over 10 years the SBA’s State Trade …

… SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program for Small Businesses Affected by the Coronavirus … Jovita Carranza today launched the Paycheck Protection Program, a $349 billion emergency loan program created last … gas, water, transportation, phone and internet access for services that began before February 15, 2020; and …

… commitment to investing in equity, including expanding access to capital and revenue growth opportunities; tailoring … services; and increasing access to disaster assistance for underserved communities. “Under the Biden-Harris … and/or disadvantaged small businesses as outlined in program statutes and regulations. The  2023 Equity Action …

… of Business Requirements for the 8(a) Business Development Program WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration … small disadvantaged businesses that have been historically underserved,” said Bibi Hidalgo, Associate Administrator for … management, and technical guidance. It also provides access to government contracting opportunities, allowing them …