Advanced Internal Controls in Government Training Workshop: Beyond the Basics


This event qualifies for .7 CEUs

This event qualifies for 7 CPEs


Advanced Internal Controls in Government has been POSTPONED due to Hurricane Sandy. Details on new date coming soon.

Government Employees: $995  
Special "Early Bird" Reduced Rates:
$795 until October 12th
(Federal, State or Local Government Issued ID)

Includes instruction, presentations, Training Workshop Notebook, and continental breakfasts, morning and afternoon refreshments, and luncheon at the Willard.

Group: " Learn Together" Registration.  Register 2 persons from the same government office and the 3rd registers at 50% of the current registration fee. For Information:  info@PotomacForum.org  or call 703 683-1613.

Workshop is Limited to Government Employees Only to Permit Candid Discussion.The Press and Contractors are NOT Invited to Register for this Training Program.

This Seminar is 100% educational and NOT supported by Advertisers or Sponsors. The information is presented in an independent, non-vendor specific manner.  No advertising, no vendor hype, no sales or marketing. Just useful information.

Overview of the Workshop: 

Internal controls fall into the “must have” category for government.  Not only is establishing and maintaining an internal control program required by statute, but good business practice dictates they exist to promote organizational effectiveness. After so much investment, are these mandatory programs producing value commensurate with the cost required to produce them?

With federal agencies on the very edge of the fiscal cliff, the climate demands we get value for our money. An investment in and a strong commitment to a robust internal controls program can be one of the most cost effective ways to enhance performance and accountability in lean times. But how?

In this workshop, developed specifically for experienced internal controls professionals, we will engage in active, hands-on exercises that will improve the efficiency, effectiveness and value of your existing internal controls program.   
 

Speaker and Presenter Information

Keynote Speakers: W. Todd Grams Executive-in-Charge (EIC), Office of Management and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) W. Todd Grams currently serves as Executive-in-Charge (EIC), Office of Management and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Before serving as the EIC-CFO, he was appointed as the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Management on Nov. 8, 2009. He is responsible for VA’s $130 billion budget as well as the Department’s financial management, performance management, business oversight, and asset enterprise management programs. Mr. Grams has been a member of the Senior Executive Service for almost 20 years and has served as the CFO and Chief Information Officer (CIO) at various Federal agencies. He served as the CFO at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) from July 2006 to November 2009, where he was responsible for all NIST-wide administrative offices including: information technology, human resources, facilities, construction, finance, acquisitions, grants, budget, safety and security. From 2003 to 2006, Mr. Grams served as the CIO of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) where he was responsible for all IRS IT functions nationwide, totaling $2 billion and 7,000 staff. From 2001 to 2003, he was the CFO of the IRS where he was responsible for the accounting of $2 trillion in tax receipts and the oversight of the IRS’ $10 billion operating budget. Prior to joining the IRS, he served at VA from 1994 to 2000 as the first CFO of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) where he was responsible for budget, finance, CHAMPVA, Medical Care Cost Recovery, DOD-VA Sharing, and acquisitions. In 2001, Mr. Grams served as VA’s Deputy Chief Financial Officer. He served in a variety of positions at the Office of Management and Budget from 1983 to 1994, including appropriations bill tracker, budget examiner, and Chief of the Veterans Affairs Branch. Mr. Grams began his Federal service at the Bureau of the Census in 1980 as a budget analyst. Mr. Grams was awarded the Partnership for Public Services’ “Service to America Medal for Management Excellence” in 2011. He has also earned three Presidential Rank Awards. He received the Presidential Rank Award for Distinguished Service in 2006 (while with the IRS) and in 2000 (while with VA). In 1997, he received the Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious Service at VA. Mr. Grams graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics in 1980. Robert Shea Principal Grant Thornton LLP (Former Associate Director for Administration and Government Performance, OMB) Robert Shea is a Principal in Grant Thornton LLP Global Public Sector practice. He leads the firm’s Cost, Budget, and Performance Management Community of Practice. Before joining Grant Thornton, Robert was at the U.S. Office of Management and Budget as Associate Director for Administration and Government Performance. In addition to managing OMB’s internal operations, Robert led the President’s Performance Improvement Initiative and administered the Program Assessment Rating Tool. Before joining OMB, Robert served as Counsel to the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs where, in addition to general oversight of Executive Branch management, he advised Committee leadership on the status of implementation of the statutory framework for performance-based government, including the Government Performance and Results Act and the Chief Financial Officers Act. Robert was Legislative Director for Congressman Pete Sessions (TX) from 1997 to 1999, where he organized the Results Caucus, a group of Members of Congress dedicated to results-based management and solving many of the government’s major management problems. Robert was a Professional Staff Member with the House Committee on Government Reform from 1995 through 1996. There he had responsibility for examining the economy and efficiency of government programs, and acted as liaison with the government’s Inspectors General. Robert graduated from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas; and received a Bachelor of Arts from Connecticut College in New London, Connecticut. Robert lives in Alexandria, Virginia with his wife, Eva, and their three girls, Haley, Hannah, and Mimi.

Relevant Government Agencies

Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, Intelligence Agencies, DOD & Military, Office of the President (includes OMB), Dept of Agriculture, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Education, Dept of Energy, Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of Housing & Urban Development, Dept of the Interior, Dept of Justice, Dept of Labor, Dept of State, Dept of Transportation, Dept of Treasury, Dept of Veterans Affairs, EPA, GSA, USPS, SSA, NASA, Other Federal Agencies, Legislative Agencies (GAO, GPO, LOC, etc.), Judicial Branch Agencies, State Government, County Government, City Government, Municipal Government, CIA, FEMA, Office of Personnel Management, Coast Guard, National Institutes of Health, FAA, Census Bureau, USAID

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Thu, Nov 1, 2012, 7:30am - 5:00pm



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