Office Manager 4/30/25 Office Manager 4/30/25

GAO Denies Protest Over USDA's Strict Formatting Rejection in RiverNorth Case

GAO denies RiverNorth’s protest after USDA rejected its proposal for violating font size formatting rules. The ruling stresses the importance of strict RFQ compliance and clarifies what does and does not constitute unequal treatment or required SBA referral.

Office Manager 2/13/25 Office Manager 2/13/25

USDA’s SNAP Recording Practices and Implications for Federal Contractors

The GAO ruled that USDA’s SNAP obligation practices violated federal financial statutes, including the recording statute and bona fide needs statute. This decision highlights critical compliance risks for federal agencies and contractors managing appropriated funds. Learn how misaligned funding practices can lead to violations and impact government contracts.