With the Department of Labor (“DOL”)’s recent expansion of audits of employee benefit plans it’s important to consider the various factors that may trigger an audit and whether or not your organization is at risk. While some plans are chosen at random, factors that...
Board Training Webinar – Part III
Matthew Burke and Mahnaz Cavalluzzi held an informative webinar on Board training. In this Webinar they covered: – Fiscal ViabilityABOUT OUR SPEAKERS Matthew Burke PartnerMatt specializes in providing Cerini and Associates’ diverse array of midsized business clientele...
Key Audit Matters (KAMs)
As part of audit engagements, auditors may be engaged to report on Key Audit Matters (KAMs). The purpose of communicating KAMs is to provide greater transparency about the audit that was performed and to provide financial statement users with a basis to further engage...
Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program was established to aid venues, performing arts centers, museum operators, movie theaters, and similar organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This program includes over $16 billion to be distributed by the...
OMIG Changes Certification Requirements
According to the OMIG website, providers that receive Medicaid payments no longer have to perform an annual certification with the OMIG each December.
OPWDD: Day Service Retainer Program
Effective April 16, 2020 OPWDD has implemented a new retainer program for providers of Day Habilitation, Prevocational Services, and Community Habilitation. This new program replaces the retainer payments available through April 15, 2020 for Day Habilitation and...
OPWDD COVID-19 Update As of March 25, 2020
OPWDD providers are considered essential and should continue providing services to the best of their ability while practicing alternative treatments and procedures to protect the health and safety of the individuals they support, their families, and their staff. In...
Press Release: Cerini & Associates, LLP Strengthens its Practice Appointing Multiple Promotions
Cerini & Associates, LLP Strengthens its Practice Appointing Multiple Promotions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 3, 2020 - Bohemia, NY– Cerini & Associates, LLP, a leading audit, tax, and business advisory firm serving the tri-state area, further expands its...
2018 Global Study on Occupational Fraud and Abuse
Introduction Occupational fraud is fraud committed against an organization by its own officers, directors, or employees. This type of fraud is the most prevalent type of fraud against an organization and its assets. Data gathered shows that occupational fraud occurred...