The SEC stated that: "[It] charged Hill International, Inc., a Pennsylvania-based construction management consulting company, and two of its former executives for engaging in fraudulent accounting practices and failing to maintain accurate books and records, which led Hill to artificially boost net earnings from approximately May 2014 to March 2017. The company and its former Chief Accounting Officer, Ronald Emma, have agreed to settlements to resolve the claims."

The Court issued a final judgment as to Defendant Hill International, Inc., stating: "Defendant Hill International, Inc. ("Defendant") . . . consented to the Court's jurisdiction over Defendant and the subject matter of this action; consented to entry of this Final Judgment without admitting or denying the allegations of the Complaint (except as to jurisdiction); waived findings of fact and conclusions of law; and waived any right to appeal from this Final Judgment."