Strategies for Indirect Cost Recovery for Fixed Price Government Contractors
By Paul Calabrese, Principal Government contracts come in various forms, each with its own set of rules and requirements. Critical to a contractor’s financial health, indirect costs are treated differently in fixed-price contracts compared to cost-reimbursable contracts. While fixed-price contractors may not face the same disclosure and cost build-up demands as their cost-reimbursable counterparts, they…
Cybersecurity Checklist: Is your organization secure?
Cybersecurity threats are always changing and hackers are busy finding ways to exploit your assets. Download a PDF copy of our checklist to share with your colleagues, or, take our interactive quiz below to help identify areas where you might be vulnerable. GRF Can Help Effective cybersecurity is a journey, and whether you have a…
GRF CPAs & Advisors Supports International Fraud Awareness Week
GRF is once again promoting anti-fraud awareness as an official supporter of International Fraud Awareness Week, taking place November 12 – 18, 2023. Supporting organizations are spreading the word about identifying and preventing fraud, and GRF is sharing helpful tools and information, which can be accessed on the firm’s Fraud Awareness Tips and Resource Page….
Unlimited PTO: Is it Right for Government Contractors?
The continuing challenges of recruiting and retention have prompted some government contractors to revisit their employee benefits and consider offering unlimited paid time off (PTO). Increasingly, companies are making a strategic decision to provide unlimited PTO to compete for the best talent by offering better work-life balance. While only 6% of employers currently provide unlimited PTO, a 2023 US News article profiled some well-known companies like Netflix, Oracle and LinkedIn who now offer unlimited vacation days.1
A Guide to Third Party Risk Management
Understanding and mitigating third party risk has become more important than ever, which makes now the perfect time for your organization to implement a third-party risk management program. This guide covers several aspects of third-party risk management, including steps for developing a program, tips for vetting new vendors, and the new risks presented by AI tools.
Update on DCAA Current Initiatives
Are you in the loop when it comes to the latest guidance issued by DCAA? Join GRF Principal of Outsourced Accounting & Advisory Services and GovCon expert, Paul Calabrese, who will review DCAA’s current guidance on audit procedures including incurred cost proposals, business systems and defective pricing. The session will also cover the contractor submission…