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ForwardAmeriCorps Fiscal Compliance (Virtual)
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
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, 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
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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 |
FELDESMAN TRAINING SOLUTIONS VIRTUAL CLASSROOM
This live, interactive training will take place in the Feldesman Training Solutions Virtual Classroom, hosted by Zoom. Should you have any technical questions or would like more information, please contact us at training@feldesman.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/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).
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 May 10) | Regular Registration(May 11 and Later) |
| $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 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
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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.
If there are extenuating circumstances regarding your cancellation, please reach out to the Feldesman Training Solutions Team directly at training@feldesman.com.
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