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ForwardAmeriCorps Fiscal Compliance (In-Person)
AmeriCorps State & National (“ASN”) Program funding creates the potential to considerably expand community-oriented volunteer opportunities, but comes with many complex rules attached. Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP (“FTLF”), a Washington, DC-based law firm with over 50 years of experience in federal programs, and America’s Service Commissions (“ASC”), 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 (“NSCHC”), 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
This workshop is intended to provide training to the following staff in AmeriCorps National Programs:
- 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, September 21, 2023 | 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, September 21, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET |
| 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Administrative Costs
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| 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 |
Travel
AC Hotel by Marriott (0.1 mi)
St. Gregory Hotel Dupont Circle** (0.2 mi)
Hyatt Place Washington DC/Georgetown/West End** (0.3 mi)
Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC/Georgetown Area** (0.3 mi)
West End Washington DC, Tapestry Collection by Hilton (0.3 mi)
Washington Marriott Georgetown (0.4 mi)
Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Georgetown (0.4 mi)
** Discounted Rate available through FTLF link
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).
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-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).
Available Credit
- 10.00 Certificate of Attendance
- 11.40 CPEFTLF 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.
Price
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:
Early Registration(Through August 15) | Regular Registration(August 16 to September 21) |
| $850 | $995 |
Group Discounts
Bring your team! Discounts are available for groups of three (3) or more individuals from the same organization. Please contact us to process your registration.
Groups of 3 - 6 | Groups of 7 - 10 | Groups of 11 - 15 | Over 15 attendees |
| 10% off | 15% off | 20% off | Call us! |
Registration Instructions
Each registration must be in the name of the individual(s) who will attend. This allows FTLF 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 Learning@ftlf.com to complete group registration
If you encounter problems or have questions Contact us.
Payment
We accept payment by PayPal, credit card, and check. Payment for any live training is due upon registration. If payment is not received in full prior to the start of the event, FTLF reserves the right to cancel your order and deny you entrance to the training.
Cancellation/Transfer Policy
All cancellation or transfer requests must be received in writing at learning@ftlf.com. Requests for refunds or transfers for in-person events will be granted according to the following schedule:
- 45 or more days prior to the event, requests for a full refund or a transfer, minus a $75 administrative fee, will be granted.
- Between 15 to 44 days prior to the event, requests for cancellations will be granted, subject to an administrative fee equal to 50% of the paid registration fee. Requests for transfers may be granted, space permitting and subject to a transfer fee.
- Within 14 days of the event start date, no requests for refunds or credits will be granted. At FTLF's discretion, late transfers may be granted, space permitting and subject to a transfer fee.
Cancellation of a registration with group pricing may result in the discount being revoked or reduced for the entire group.
If there are extenuating circumstances regarding your cancellation, please reach out to the FTLF Training Team directly at learning@ftlf.com.
Can I transfer from in-person to the virtual classroom?
Yes, you can transfer from attending in-person to virtually. Please note that no refunds of the price difference, if any, will be given. Within 45 days of the event start date, transfers from in-person to virtually will be subject to a transfer fee. Within 14 days of the event start date, no transfers from in-person to virtual will be permitted. All transfer requests must be submitted in writing.
If there are extenuating circumstances regarding your cancellation, please reach out to the FTLF Training Team directly at learning@ftlf.com.