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PPP loans received by individuals and businesses under the CARES Act will be audited (“reviewed”) by the SBA.  The new Economic Aid Act also requires the SBA to submit a forgiveness audit plan within 45 days after enactment and report updates every 30 days thereafter. Additionally, the Economic Aid Act now allocates $50 million for PPP audits and fraud mitigation efforts.  PPP loans of $2 million or more will automatically be audited by the SBA.  Many PPP loans of less than $2 million will be audited as well.

PPP loan audits are being handled by the SBA.  Borrowers will often receive ...