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title: "Government Assistance Programs: Are You Ready For Scrutiny? - Brown Edwards"
description: MAY 14, 2020 For those who have participated, and for potential participants,  in the various assistance programs related to COVID-19 relief, there are critical considerations to ensure government assistance is viable and worthwhile for your organization, including access to funds, […]
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# Government Assistance Programs: Are You Ready For Scrutiny?

 Published by [ Laura Sprouse ](https://blog.becpas.com/author/laura-sprouse) on  May 14, 2020 3:20:57 PM

**MAY 14, 2020**

For those who have participated, and for potential participants,  in the various assistance programs related to COVID-19 relief, there are critical considerations to ensure government assistance is viable and worthwhile for your organization, including access to funds, recordkeeping and reporting requirements, flexibility in decision-making, and appropriate oversight.

#### [Government Assistance Programs: Are You Ready For Scrutiny?](http://becpas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Govt-assistance-programs-Are-you-ready-for-scrutiny.pdf)

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