by Lea Strickland | May 16, 2026 | Government Funding Compliance, Leadership, Legal
It’s no joke. Increasingly, companies are getting that figurative (and sometimes literal) knock on the door, only to find government agents or auditors. If you’ve been reading my articles and books over the years, you know I work with many organizations (for-profit,...
by Lea Strickland | May 10, 2026 | Legal
How to Shut VEDs Down Before They Cost You In today’s hyper-connected offices, voice-enabled devices (VEDs), such as smartphones, laptops with assistants, smart speakers, and even conference systems, promise convenience. But convenience comes with a steep price...
by Lea Strickland | May 8, 2026 | Leadership, Legal
Everyday Tax and Labor Compliance Every day transactions are where compliance begins. Every business has compliance requirements beginning with tax and labor laws. When a company faces an IRS audit revealing systemic issues—such as misclassifying employees as...
by Lea Strickland | Aug 12, 2014 | Focus on Business Radio Show
Host Lea Strickland talks with Ann Close of Close HR Connections, LLC about how to manage Human Resources needs, issues, and strategies in small businesses. Listen Now
by Lea Strickland | Jul 31, 2014 | Business Articles, Government Funding Compliance, Small Business, Small Business
The President’s Council on Integrity and Efficiency and the Executive Council on Integrity and Efficiency recently completed the National Single Audit Sample Project to determine the quality of the single audits being conducted. The sample consisted of 208 audits...
