AmeriCorps Fiscal Compliance (Virtual)

September 21, 2023 to September 22, 2023

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
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 10.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 11.40 CPE
    FTLF 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.
Course opens: 
07/26/2023
Course expires: 
03/23/2024
Event starts: 
09/21/2023 - 10:00am EDT
Event ends: 
09/22/2023 - 3:00pm EDT
Cost:
$995.00
Part of: 
AmeriCorps Fiscal Compliance
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Agenda

FTLF Virtual Classroom
Thursday, September 21, 2023 - Friday, September 22, 2023
*Agenda times are all ET*
 

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

  • Approved Scope
  • Cost Allocation
11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Break
12:00 - 1:15 p.m.

Operating Cost Compliance Considerations

  • Critical Components of Cost
  • Cost Share/Match
1:15 - 2:15 p.m.Lunch
2:15 - 3:45 p.m.

Operating Costs, continued

  • Contracts vs. Subawards
  • Subaward Compliance Considerations
  • Federal Procurement Standards
3:45 - 4:00 p.m.Break
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Member Service Cost Compliance Considerations

  • Living Allowance Considerations
  • Unemployment and Workers Comp
  • Member Service Year (MSY) Caps
  • National Service Criminal History Checks (NSCHC)
 

Day 2

Friday, September 21, 2023
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Administrative Costs

  • Overview
  • CNCS Approach to Administrative Cost Caps
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

FTLF'S VIRTUAL CLASSROOM

This live, interactive training will take place in FTLF's Virtual Classroom, hosted by Zoom.  Should you have any technical questions or would like more information, please contact us at learning@ftlf.com or 1-855-200-3822.

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 Internet Based

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 CPE
    FTLF 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

Cost:
$995.00
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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

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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.

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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 the virtual classroom to attend in-person?

Yes, you can transfer to attend in-person, providing there is an open seat.  Any additional registration cost is due at the time of transfer.  All transfer requests must be submitted in writing.

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