Hackers are getting more creative in finding areas where data can be exploited. Many video-conferencing platforms have provided an easy solution for doing business, but they can open private conversations to eavesdroppers and even with gated private rooms, they can be breached.
In early August, the White House and the Department of Education announced a federal effort to bolster K-12 cybersecurity at a summit and not a moment too soon. Shortly after the announcement, the New Haven Connecticut public schools suffered a $6 million breach as the email of one of the school officials was compromised. Schools are known to have a lot of sensitive data that is marketable on the dark web. Hackers also know that many schools do not have sufficient resources, both in staff and dollars, to adequately mitigate the risks.
This final rule amends the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) regulations by lowering the minimum identified student percentage (ISP) from 40 percent to 25 percent. Lowering the minimum ISP will give states and schools greater flexibility to offer meals to all...
One of the top issues we encounter when auditing travel reimbursement claims is determining what is considered an appropriate expense and does it comply with the district policy. As we are back out and traveling again, now is a good time to assess your travel and...
Final regulations issued by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) expand the requirement to electronically file certain returns and other documents with the IRS. This new requirement will impact employers who file Forms 1094-C, 1095-C, 1094-B and 1095-B. It will take effect for returns due to be filed on or after January 1, 2024.
The new version of Form I‑9, Employment Eligibility Verification (PDF, 483.6 KB) along with new instructions are now available for use. This version contains changes to the form and instructions, including shortening the Form I‑9 to one page and reducing the instructions to eight pages.
Celebrate Cerini & Associates, LLP's 30th Anniversary with Ken Cerini, Founder & Managing Partner! Today, we celebrate a milestone: the 30th Anniversary of Cerini & Associates, LLP. From a humble garage start-up to a leading firm with seven partners and...
Background: Funding from the program will support up to 150,000 childcare workers with bonus payments ranging from $2,300 to $3,000 (depending on modality) to staff in caregiving roles, as well as funding to support childcare programs’ efforts to recruit new staff,...
The Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) has recently published a new Compliance Program Self-Assessment form on its website. This form is designed to assist healthcare providers in evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of their compliance programs based...
