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ForwardAmeriCorps Fiscal Compliance
AmeriCorps State & National (ASN) Program funding creates the potential to considerably expand community-oriented volunteer opportunities, but comes with many complex rules attached. Feldesman Leifer LLP, a Washington, DC-based law firm with over 50 years of experience in federal programs, and America’s Service Commissions, the national association of state and territorial service commissions, have partnered to provide a detailed course of instruction focused on the specific challenges faced by ASN National Direct funding recipients, as nonprofit entities operating multi-state ASN programs.
The training and discussion will cover the fundamental nature of the grant agreement, key allowable cost and cost allocation issues, National Service Criminal History Checks, practical approaches to internal controls, and more. This live event will be hosted in person in Washington, DC, with a virtual attendance option.
Target Audience
- Executive Leadership including CEOs, CFOs, and COOs
- Grant Specialists and Administrators
- Finance Department Personnel involved in Budgeting and Funds Management
- Grant Managers
- Program Officers
- Grant Officers
Learning Objectives
After this training, you will be able to:
- Understand core grant management obligations, as applicable across the federal government and specific to ASN programming
- Discuss key strategic considerations in structuring projects and managing funding
- Learn efficient compliance strategies and develop skills necessary to evaluate compliance risk in the myriad areas of federal grant management
Agenda
Day 1 | |
Thursday, July 18, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET |
| 10:00 - 10:15 a.m. | Introductions and Agenda |
| 10:15 - 11:45 a.m. | Federal Grant System and Grant Agreements
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| 11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Break |
| 12:00 - 1:15 p.m. | Operating Cost Compliance Considerations
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| 1:15 - 2:15 p.m. | Lunch |
| 2:15 - 3:45 p.m. | Operating Costs, continued
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| 3:45 - 4:00 p.m. | Break |
| 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. | Member Service Cost Compliance Considerations
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Day 2 | |
Friday, July 19, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET |
| 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Administrative Costs
|
| 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Program Income |
| 11:30 - 11:45 a.m. | Break |
| 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. | Internal Controls |
| 12:45 - 1:45 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:45 - 2:45 p.m. | Audits, Oversight and Enforcement |
| 2:45 - 3:00 p.m. | Wrap-Up and Q&A |
We have preferred rates with the following hotels (located within 0.3 mi). Use the links to book direct (Hilton and Hyatt don't require adding an additional code):
- Hilton Garden Inn - Washington DC / Georgetown (2201 M St. NW)
- Hyatt Place Washington DC/Georgetown/West End (2121 M St. NW)
- AC Hotel by Washington DC Downtown ENTER CORP/PROMO CODE e2736 (1112 19th St. NW)
Other options (located within 0.4 mi):
- Yours Truly DC Hotel – Vignette Collection by IHG (1143 New Hampshire Ave. NW)
- The St. Gregory Hotel Dupont Circle (2033 M St. NW)
- West End Washington DC, Tapestry Collection by Hilton (1121 New Hampshire Ave. NW)
Scott Sheffler
Scott Sheffler is a Partner with the firm in the Federal Grants and Health Law practice groups. He advises clients on matters of federal grant law, government contract law, and health care law. Scott assists clients with the myriad requirements that apply upon acceptance of federal grant funding, including the administrative requirements and cost principles established in the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars that preceded the Uniform Guidance, and program-specific statutory and regulatory funding conditions. [Full Bio]
Jerry Bertrand
As a consultant, Mr. Bertrand has worked in the nonprofit and higher education environments, including OneStar Foundation, Methodist Healthcare Ministries, and Texas A&M International University. He frequently brings his real-world experience to bear in teaching and coaching environments, conducting on-site training for a variety of organizations, including federal (NASA, Department of Labor, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Health and Human Services, Corporation for National and Community Service) state (California, Idaho, Kentucky, and Texas state governments), local (San Diego County, and the Washington, DC governments) and nonprofit organizations (Habitat for Humanity International, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution).
In-Person Continuing Education
Participants can earn up to 11.4 CPE credits in Specialized Knowledge and Applications upon completion of all course requirements.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Prerequisites: None
- Target Audience: Executive Leadership including CEOs, CFOs, and COOs, Grant Specialists and Administrators, Finance Department Personnel involved in Budgeting and Funds Management, Grant Managers, Program Officers, Grant Officers
- Advanced Preparation: None
- Program Level: All
- Delivery Method: Group Internet Based/Group-Live
Feldesman Leifer LLP is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website www.nasbaregistry.org (formerly www.learningmarket.org).
Virtual Continuing Education
Participants can earn up to 11.4 CPE credits in Specialized Knowledge and Applications upon completion of all course requirements.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Prerequisites: None
- Target Audience: Executive Leadership including CEOs, CFOs, and COOs, Grant Specialists and Administrators, Finance Department Personnel involved in Budgeting and Funds Management, Grant Managers, Program Officers, Grant Officers
- Advanced Preparation: None
- Program Level: All
- Delivery Method: Group Internet Based/Group-Live
Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website www.nasbaregistry.org (formerly www.learningmarket.org).
Training is Not Recorded
This training will not be recorded for later viewing, as we would like attendees to be comfortable and candid, sharing their experiences and asking scenario-based questions. The discourse between the attorneys and participants is a valued part of each training.
Registration Fees
| Registration | |
|---|---|
Early Registration(Through May 10) | Regular Registration(May 11 and Later) |
| $850 | $995 |
Registration Instructions
Each registration must be in the name of the individual(s) who will attend. This allows us to communicate important course information to the actual attendee(s), add training materials and handouts to the right account, and properly assign certificates of attendance or CPE credits.
To register for this training:
- For yourself: login to your account and register with your personal information
- For someone else: login with the ATTENDEE’S login information or create an account for the ATTENDEE and register from the ATTENDEE's account
- For a group: email training@feldesman.com to complete group registration
If you encounter problems or have questions contact us.
Payment Policy
We accept the following forms of payment: American Express, Mastercard, Visa, ACH, PayPal, electronic check, and check. For information about the methods of payment we accept, please review our Payment FAQs.
Refunds/Cancellations/Transfers
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Required Hardware/Software
In-Person
No hardware required
Virtual
Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are the preferred browsers.