On May 22, 2020, the United States Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) released new guidance concerning the federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) implemented under the CARES Act. The interim final rule sets forth responsibilities for both borrowers and lenders with respect to loan forgiveness review procedures and other matters. The interim final rule applies to all loans under the PPP, and, importantly, states that audits may be exercised in the SBA’s sole discretion, regardless of loan amount.
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