In a recent ASBCA split decision, a GovCon was denied the opportunity to challenge annual, recurring audit findings. Each year, the contractor would file a claim and then the government would withdraw its claims and settle the issue, only to have the cost questioned again the following year. Compounding the issue, a recent DoDIG report continues to challenge ACOs that do not support audit positions. Does it seem like it takes more time, effort...

Timekeeping has long been an area of focus by Government auditors. When you add a pandemic and increased work from home practices by Contractors, we are seeing an increase in timekeeping scrutiny. Please join Mike Mardesich and Brad Tress of DHG's Government Contract Advisory Team as they provide an overview of timekeeping guidance and traditional best practices as well as a focus on work from home requirements. Some of the topics our team wil...

If you are like most government contractors, you have probably spent a lot of time navigating the different types of available contracts. This process probably led you to several key questions. What type of contract should be selected? What are the benefits and risks carried by each type of contract? And, what factors should I consider to ensure probability? Please join Mike Mardesich and Brad Tress of DHG's Government Contracting Practice as...

While many of us are happy to see 2020 pass into history – many elements of the challenging year will remain, impacting the GovCon marketplace for years to come. Please join Bill Walter and Gary McDonald of DHG's GovCon Advisory team and Cy Alba, a Partner in PilieroMazza's Government Contracts Group, as we talk about lingering laws, radical regulations, difficult decisions, and grueling guidance issued in 2020 that will likely impact ou...

As the landscape is ever changing, the Government Contracting industry can always expect evolution, and the clear path forward is never obvious. Attending DHG’s 25th Annual Government Contracting Conference will keep you and your business up to date so you can navigate and prepare for the inevitable changes to come, and help you position your business for success. We will provide the most up-to-date information, materials, industry insig...

As the landscape is ever changing, the Government Contracting industry can always expect evolution, and the clear path forward is never obvious. Attending DHG’s 25th Annual Government Contracting Conference will keep you and your business up to date so you can navigate and prepare for the inevitable changes to come, and help you position your business for success. We will provide the most up-to-date information, materials, industry insig...

We are pleased to host DoD’s Katie Arrington for an update on the latest developments of CMMC and its impact on contractors. Ms. Arrington is DoD’s key sponsor of the CMMC initiative and is currently working on implementing CMMC requirements into the initial 10 “Pathfinder” contracts. To make the session as valuable as possible for attendees, we will be gathering questions in advance of the webinar and will be using a s...

It is almost time! For those contractors required to submit an Incurred Cost Submission (ICS) with fiscal years ending December 31, your submission is due on June 30.Please join Mike Mardesich and Brad Tress of DHG's Government Contract Advisory Team as s they conduct Part II of the ICS webinar series. During the webinar, they will walk through the preparation and adequacy requirements of each required ICS schedule.Some of the topics our profe...

Many federal contractors have already been taking advantage of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which was established by the CARES Act to help small businesses and other eligible borrowers make payroll and survive the economic impact of COVID-19. While PPP loans will hopefully provide critical relief to many, they may come with more strings attached for government contractors than the plain text of the CARES Act indicates. Please join Ga...

In this ever-changing environment, the path towards growth and success is not always clear. Attend DHG’s 24th Annual Government Contracting Conference to help position your business for success. We will provide the most up-to-date information, materials, industry insights and experience to help you stay ahead of the competition. This conference will cover various topics including cybersecurity, DCAA update, protests, DoD business systems...