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1-2:30 p.m. ET  |  May 22, 2024

Members: FREE registration and opportunity to earn CPE credits
Non-Members: $174 (registration includes optional 1-year NGMA membership + opportunity to earn CPE credit)

Identifying Fraud and Key Red Flags in Grant Awards and the Role
of Certified Fraud Examiners in Your Anti-Fraud Program
Presented by Iván González and Rebecca Silva, Falcón Sánchez & Associates
and Joseph Gonzalez, Special Agent in Charge of the San Juan Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
 
In today’s federal grants funding landscape, the risk of grant fraud has increased significantly, posing an enormous challenge for organizations across all sectors and levels. This webinar provides an overview of fraud and the risks in relation to grant award programs together with expert insights and strategies to identify common red flags and reduce fraud risk.
 
Attendees will gain an understanding of the most common fraud schemes targeting grant and social programs and learn proactive measures to detect and prevent fraud effectively as well as understanding the role of certified fraud examiners in your anti-fraud efforts.

Whether you are new to grants management or looking to enhance your existing fraud prevention programs, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and tools to protect your organization’s assets and ensure the integrity of your grant management processes.
 
Learning Objectives:

  • Identify what constitutes fraud, why people commit fraud, known as Donald R. Cressey’s Fraud Triangle Model, and the differences between internal (occupational) and external fraud.

  • Relate information about how occupational fraud is affecting the U.S., more specifically, the impact it has in the government and the public administration sector.

  • Recognize common types of fraud that target grant programs, identify key red flags, preventive controls, and measures to promote ethical behavior and integrity by understanding how certified fraud examiners' (CFEs) specialized knowledge and skills can play a crucial role in timely preventing and/or detecting fraud schemes.
 


Participants have the opportunity to earn 1.5 CPE credits  |  Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
To be awarded the CPE credit, participants must respond to all three of the polling questions posed during the live program.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Prerequisites   A basic understanding of the Uniform Guidance rules will assist
with this webinar.		  
Who Should Attend   Grant Professionals, including Grant Specialists, Grant Administrators, Grant Managers, Program Officers, Grant Officers, Auditors  
Program Level   Overview  
Advance Preparation   None  
Delivery Method   Group Internet Based
  

Special
Accommodations		  


Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend NGMA events. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact [email protected] at least three weeks prior to the event.

  
Event Policies  

For additional information or assistance with this event including cancellations, substitutions or other program concerns or information regarding administrative policies such as complaints, please contact [email protected]

  

 

1-4 p.m. ET  |  June 11, 2024

This webinar is free to members and non-members.

Compliance Conversations: 
2024 Uniform Guidance Updates
 
The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released its updates Uniform Guidance on April 4. Join NGMA's extended three-hour webinar and hear legal experts and federal panel discuss these updates and how they affect grants management.

Agenda
 
1-1:15 p.m. | Opening Remarks
 
1:15-3 p.m. | Overview of the Uniform Guidance Revisions
 
The recent updates to the Uniform Guidance at 2 CFR 200 are consistent with OMB’s promise to regularly update the Guidance. It's a refreshing change from the earlier sets of grant administration rules that were often left untouched for years, if not decades. Among the major updates are: equipment thresholds; a revised definition of MTDC, along with an increase in the de minimis rate to 15%; an increased single audit threshold; expanded self-reporting obligations; and cybersecurity requirements, to name just a few.

Your speakers will review the Guidance changes, why they are important, how they may (or may not) be helpful, and what impact they may have on your grant-funded operation.
 
Learning objectives:

  • Explore the changes made to the Uniform Guidance.
  • Discuss how these changes impact how your organization does business.
  • Discuss what your expanded reporting obligations will be moving forward.
  • Discuss the impact these changes have on agency-specific grant rules.
Speakers
   

Tiffany Kesslar, Esq., CGMS
The Bruman Group, PLLC

   Edward “Ted” Waters
   Feldesman Leifer LLP

3-4 p.m. ET | Panel Discussion: Federal Agencies and the UGG Revisions


Participants have the opportunity to earn 3 CPE credits  |  Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
To be awarded the CPE credit, participants must respond to all three of the polling questions posed during the live program.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Prerequisites   A basic understanding of the Uniform Guidance rules will assist
with this webinar.		  
Who Should Attend   Grant Professionals, including Grant Specialists, Grant Administrators, Grant Managers, Program Officers, Grant Officers, Auditors  
Program Level   Update  
Advance Preparation   None  
Delivery Method   Group Internet Based
  

Special
Accommodations		  


Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend NGMA events. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact [email protected] at least three weeks prior to the event.

  
Event Policies  

For additional information or assistance with this event including cancellations, substitutions or other program concerns or information regarding administrative policies such as complaints, please contact [email protected]

  
 

1-2 p.m. ET  |  July 24, 2024

Members: FREE registration and opportunity to earn CPE credits
Non-Members: $174 (registration includes optional 1-year NGMA membership + opportunity to earn CPE credit)

From Strategy to Closeout: How to Use Generative AI
for the Grants Management Lifecycle
Presented by Accenture
 
This session will provide an overview of Generative AI and how participants can utilize the technology to support the grants management lifecycle. 
 
Participants will gain a solid understanding of the core principles of Generative AI. We will also delve into general real-world use cases, discovering how Generative AI can enhance various aspects of the grants management lifecycle. This informative session will equip attendees with the knowledge needed to assess the potential benefits and potential challenges of implementing Generative AI solutions in their grants management initiatives.
 
Learning Objectives - Generative AI Basics:

  • The fundamental principles of Generative AI, including how it works; the evolution of Generative AI compared to previous iterations of Artificial Intelligence; and why Generative AI is so impactful.

  • Evaluate the benefits and potential challenges of Generative AI. Participants will gain insight into the impact of implementing Generative AI in grants management and how GenAI-use cases can support improvements in efficiency, accuracy, and resource allocation.

  • Participants will learn about common implementation challenges, such as data requirements and integration with existing system, as well as key considerations to offset these challenges.

  • Discuss implementation strategy around Generative AI, including how to get started with Generative AI and how to responsibly scale.

  • After the session, participants will be able to identify and discuss specific use cases where Generative AI can be applied effectively for grants management. Ex: automating document generation; improving decision-making processes; enhancing applicant engagement; or streamlining reporting and compliance procedures.
Participants have the opportunity to earn 1 CPE credit  |  Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge

To be awarded the CPE credit, participants must respond to all three of the polling questions posed during the live program.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Prerequisites   A basic understanding of the Uniform Guidance rules will assist
with this webinar.		  
Who Should Attend   Grant Professionals, including Grant Specialists, Grant Administrators, Grant Managers, Program Officers, Grant Officers, Auditors  
Program Level   Basic  
Advance Preparation   None  
Delivery Method   Group Internet Based
  

Special
Accommodations		  


Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend NGMA events. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact [email protected] at least three weeks prior to the event.

  
Event Policies  

For additional information or assistance with this event including cancellations, substitutions or other program concerns or information regarding administrative policies such as complaints, please contact [email protected]

  
 

Missed a live webinar? Past webinar recordings are free to access for NGMA members
and available for purchase to non-members.
 
For additional information or assistance with registration, contact Kelli Klepic at [email protected].

 
 


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