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We have extensive experience with federal grants management requirements and compliance, regularly advising clients nationwide on matters such as how federal dollars can be used and how to account for those dollars.
The Bruman Group, PLLC works with non-federal entities in resolving federal audit findings. The firm maintains strong working relationships with the Office of Inspector General (OIG) as well as other federal officials at USDE and other federal agencies.
The Firm's federal legislative services includes timely updates on Congressional actions affecting all grants management, education, labor, and workforce development laws. This includes a weekly Federal Update subscription.
We provide legal advice to help states, school districts, charter schools, and private industries comply with the requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), including new requirements imposed by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and subsequent regulations.
Our attorneys advise clients nationwide on such issues as assessment and other testing issues, defense of due-process proceedings, and student evaluation, placement and delivery of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
The Firm advises state and local governments, community and technical colleges, workforce boards, and one-stop centers nationwide on The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, and the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act.
Our attorneys help colleges and universities administer federal financial aid programs in compliance with the statutes, regulations and policies of the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Federal Student Aid. We represent colleges in administrative proceedings involving program reviews, audits and borrower defense claims.
The Bruman Group, PLLC assists and advises clients who operate and administer Head Start funds.
We have extensive experience defending state and local educational agencies and post-secondary institutions against qui tam actions under the False Claims Act.