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A NASACT Training Webinar
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
2:00 - 3:50 Eastern Time
The National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers (NASACT), in conjunction with the Association of Government Accountants and the Association of Local Government Auditors, is pleased to announce the latest in its series of events addressing timely issues in government auditing and financial management.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) has presented unprecedented opportunities for state governments to compete for federal grant dollars. And, the use of competitive grants to distribute federal dollars is unlikely to go away. Since its introduction, ARRA has uncovered intriguing insights, including the intricacies of how grant funds are managed and reported across our governments. Some governments manage grants centrally, but most operate in a very decentralized manner. Gathering information on grants from the various agencies to comply with the quarterly reporting requirements under ARRA section 1512 has been challenging, to say the least.
NASACT and its corporate associate Accenture teamed up recently to survey state comptrollers to examine the current state of grants management. This webinar will highlight six specific findings from that study. Kim Wallin, state controller, Nevada, will share her experiences improving her state's grants management capabilities. Oracle and CA will also provide demonstrations of some of the key capabilities of leading grants-management software.
Join us for this informative and thought-provoking session as we explore how you can improve grants management and reporting practices in your state. Specifically, this webinar will address:
- What improvements can be made to gain efficiencies in grants management and reporting?
- Are states prepared to put their best foot forward to both win and execute the grants that the federal government is offering?
- Are states managing federal grants in an effective manner, whether on a centralized or decentralized basis, that will allow them to compete for these awards?
In addition to hearing scheduled segments from our speakers, you will be able to ask questions during a live Q&A session.
This webinar offers something for all government auditors, comptrollers, grants managers, and other government officials playing a role in efficiently managing grants. Please share this opportunity with others in your government interested in this topic.
Online registration will end at 4:30 p.m. ET on Monday, March 1, so register now!
A computer with Internet access and a phone are required for this event.
Date:
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Time:
2:00 - 3:50 p.m. ET
Speakers:
Mark Howard, Management Consulting Lead, Accenture
Kim Wallin, State Controller (NV)
Cindy Schwimer, Executive Director, Public Sector Solutions, Oracle
Lisamarie Manso, Director, Vertical Solutions Strategy & Center of Excellence, CA
CPE:
Two credits
Cost:
$249.00 per site (unlimited attendance) if CPE is requested; $0 if no CPE is requested
Agenda: |
2:00 - 2:05 |
Welcoming Remarks - Kinney Poynter, Executive Director, National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers |
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2:05 - 2:20 |
Mark Howard, Management Consulting Lead, U.S. State/Local Government and Education, Accenture |
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2:20 - 2:40 |
The Nevada Experience - Kim Wallin, State Controller (NV) |
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2:40 - 3:25 |
Software Solutions - Helping to Fill the Void
Cindy Schwimer, Executive Director, Public Sector Solutions, Oracle
Lisamarie Manso, Director, Vertical Solutions Strategy & Center of Excellence, CA |
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3:25 - 3:45 |
Live Q&A - moderated by Kinney Poynter and Mark Howard |
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3:45 - 3:50 |
Wrap-up - Kinney Poynter |
Register:
Register online
Instructions and Materials: |
An email will be sent Monday, March 1, by 4:30 p.m. EST to all who have registered for this conference with the instructions on how to join the conference and a link to the materials. Please note the instructional email will be sent only to the email address attached to the registration. |
Conference Objectives: |
To identify opportunities for efficiencies in grant management and reporting for state government. |
Level of Knowledge: |
Overview |
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Experience Prerequisite: |
All government officials and employees are encouraged to attend. No advance preparation is necessary. |
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The National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers 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 addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417 or by visiting the web site www.nasba.org. |
(All Materials Posted as of 12:47 p.m. EST on Monday, March , 2010) |
Speaker Bios: |
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Note: The presentations and bios are listed in the order scheduled to present |
| Mark Howard, Management Consulting Lead, Accenture |
Bio |
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Kim Wallin, State Controller (NV) |
Bio |
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Cindy Schwimer, Executive Director, Public Sector Solutions, Oracle |
Bio |
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Lisamarie Manso, Director, Vertical Solutions Strategy & Center of Excellence, CA |
Bio |
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Presentations: |
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Note: The presentations and bios are listed in the order scheduled to present |
| Mark Howard, Management Consulting Lead, Accenture |
PPT |
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Kim Wallin, State Controller (NV) |
PPT |
PDF |
Cindy Schwimer, Executive Director, Public Sector Solutions, Oracle |
PPT |
PDF |
Lisamarie Manso, Director, Vertical Solutions Strategy & Center of Excellence, CA |
PPT |
PDF |
CPE Request Form |
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| Evaluation Form |
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| Sign-In Sheet |
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