October 16th Lunch n' Learn & Uniform Guidance Webinar

On Wednesday, October 16th the Des Moines Chapter of AGA will be hosting a Lunch n' Learn from 12:00 to 1:00 PM, followed by a training webinar that will begin at 1:00 until 3:00 pm.

Join the Des Moines Chapter of AGA in room B50 in the basement of the Grimes State Office Building at noon on Wednesday, October 16th. Learn more about the USDA and Iowa conservation from Jon Hubbert, Iowa State Conservationist - USDA.

Bring your own lunch and arrive early to network with State and Federal Employees and to learn more about AGA and the benefits being a member can offer you. Lunch is from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM, with a short AGA business meeting from 11:50 AM to 12:00 PM.

Stick around after the lunch n' learn for a Webinar on Uniform Guidance & Grant Accounting from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.

Program Level: Overview

Prerequisite: None
Advance Preparation: None required
Field of Study: Accounting - Governmental (ACCG)

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued revised Uniform Grants Guidance (Uniform Guidance) in April 2024. This revision of the Uniform Guidance provides for administrative relief, clarification of terminology, accountability, evaluation, data initiatives, and community engagement. This webinar will explain the key revisions and help provide information to implement the guidance.

• Identify the key Uniform Guidance changes as found in the 2024 revision to 2 CFR Part 200.
• Determine activities necessary to implement the changes to the Uniform Guidance.
• Prepare for audits under the Uniform Guidance.
• Conduct audits following the Uniform Guidance.

• The revised Uniform Guidance was recently issued by OMB.
• Key changes in the guidance will impact grant management professionals and auditors of grant programs.
• The revised guidance is intended to reduce burden for grantors and recipients, provide for transparency and accountability, and increase coordination throughout the lifecycle of grants.

Speakers:

• George Strudgeon, CPA - Audit Director - Compliance Assurance, Virgina Auditor of Public Accounts
• Deidre Harrison - Deputy Controller, Executive Office of the President OMB
• Steven Mackey - Senior Policy Analyst, OMB
• Nancy Shepherd, CPA, CIA, CRMA, CGFM - Lead Senior Auditor, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
• Cara Whitehead - Deputy Director, U.S. Department of the Interior

Moderator: Bert Nuehring, CPA - Partner, Crowe

For additional information, please email Kaylynn Short – [email protected]

September/October Community Service: Easterseals Iowa

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Host or Publisher Association of Government Accountants, Des Moines Chapter