SBA Seeks Feedback on Everyday Reporting and Recordkeeping Rules
Published Date: 7/14/2025
Notice
Summary
The Small Business Administration (SBA) wants to keep collecting some info and needs the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) thumbs-up. This notice gives everyone 30 more days to share their thoughts before the final decision. If you’re a small business or someone who deals with SBA forms, this could affect how and when you report info, but no new costs are expected right now.
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