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Federal reporting is often discussed in terms of level of effort and the commitment it requires of recipients and subrecipients. Reporting is also, however, one of the highest risk aspects of federal funds management. Reports are used to claim reimbursements, report progress, and support audits, and are certified under penalty of False Claims Act violations.
During this session, we will discuss current and emerging issues in reporting, what is being seen in the field, and strategies to mitigate your risk before errors or omissions sneak up on your organization!
Learning Objectives
- Brainstorm financial reporting risks.
- Discuss methods to mitigate risks of fraud, misstatement, and noncompliance with reporting requirements.
- List reporting requirements specific to federal grants.
- Identify financial reporting risks at the subrecipient level that flow up to PTEs.
Attendees will gain practical insights into common and current reporting risks, potential penalties, and how to mitigate the risks.
Who Should Attend
This webinar is designed for grants managers, finance directors, financial analysts, internal auditors, external auditors, grant analysts, financial reporting and controls analysts, and grant administrators.
YOUR EXPERT:
Eric J Russell, CIA, CGAP, CGMS, MPA
Eric Russell is a Consulting Services Director with Macias Gini & O’Connell (MGO) LLP based in Columbus, Ohio. He is responsible for regulatory compliance engagements working primarily with state and local governments and nonprofit organizations. Over the course of his 15+ year career dedicated to public sector service, he focuses on federal grants and contracts, audit readiness and response, asset management, and public financial management. He has worked with entities nationwide and abroad with a focus on housing and community development, transit and transportation, education, and energy and utilities.
During the course of his career, Eric has served as a deputy finance director for the City of Columbus (OH) responsible for grants and asset management, a director at ENJ PLLC leading client engagement delivery and business development, senior manager for Crowe LLP leading public sector audit, consulting, business development, diversity, and people development matters, and a budget and management analyst for Metro Nashville (TN) Government. Eric has been responsible for and led more than 100 financial and compliance audits conducted on behalf of offices of inspectors general, numerous forensic analysis and risk management/assessment engagements, and internal audit activities for clients within the United States and abroad.
Eric previously served as president of the National Grants Management Association’s (NGMA) Board of Directors as well as president of The Ohio State University John Glenn College of Public Affairs’ Alumni Advisor Board. He is a current member of the Thompson Grants Advisory Editorial Board. Eric is a proud alumnus of OSU’s John Glenn College and of Stetson University’s School of Business Administration.
Delivery Method: Group Live
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Refund Policy:
If you are not able to attend for any reason, please notify us as soon as possible. Cancellations received 24 hours prior to the start time of the audio conference are fully refundable. After that, cancellations are subject to a $25 processing fee. If you prefer, you may substitute an upcoming audio conference for the one you originally registered for and avoid the $25 processing fee. All refunds resulting from cancellations will be issued within 72 hours.
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