Internal Controls in Government Training Workshop

This event qualifies for .7 CEUs

This event qualifies for 7 CPEs

Registration Information:

Government Employees: $995 (Federal, State, or Local Government Issued ID).

Early Bird Registration Fee Extended at request of the Government: Now $795 (Until Nov. 22nd)

Team “Learn Together” Rate: Register two persons from the same organization at the same time and the second person registers at 50% of the current government rate.

Fee includes instruction, presentations, Training Workshop Notebook, and continental breakfasts, morning and afternoon refreshments, and hosted luncheon.

This Workshop is Limited To Government Employees Only to Permit Candid Discussion. The Press and Industry are NOT invited to register for this workshop.

Overview of the Workshop:

As federal agencies are implementing internal control programs in accordance with OMB Circular A-123 a new trend is emerging that focuses on assessing the risk associated with key internal controls to focus testing on processes that present the greatest risk. With limited resources federal agencies are focused on administering internal control programs that are efficient and effective, avoid duplication and minimize the burden on staff.

This workshop is designed for the front-line practitioner, manager, or executive who is responsible for sustaining an effective internal controls program. Participants will learn how to efficiently and effectively sustain an internal control program after the initial assessment is complete. Participants will also gain an understanding of the evolution of internal controls, learn about emerging trends and best practices, and gain an understanding of a practical approach to assessing internal controls using a Governance, Risk and Compliance methodology. We will present very practical information about the federal government’s requirements for internal control programs, and offer insight on integration, risk assessment, testing, internal control software and reporting. The focus of this workshop will be on efficiently meeting OMB Circular A-123 requirements.

Speaker and Presenter Information

Keynote: David Sidari Acting Chief Financial Officer & Deputy Chief Financial Officer Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) As Acting Chief Financial Officer for the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mr Sidari assumes the duties of the Departmental CFO. This is in addition to his duties as the Deputy CFO. As the Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Dave directs and manages HUD's financial management practices and controls, and the preparation of the budget. His duties also include completion of accounting activities, as well as establishing and maintaining financial systems. Prior to joining HUD, Dave was Vice President of Multifamily Accounting and Other Support Divisions for Freddie Mac, and a member of the Decision Board for the multifamily business. As Vice President, he was responsible for managing all aspects of accounting and controls for Multifamily Mortgages, one of Freddie Mac's three main businesses. Prior to joining Freddie Mac in 2003, Dave was Director of Strategic Change Management at Credit Suisse First Boston (CSFB) in New York. During his five years at CSFB, he was the CFO of its online broker and started as Controller of its NY broker-dealer. Before joining CSFB, he was Vice President of Emerging Markets Accounting Advisory for Citibank, based in NY. He started his career with KPMG as an auditor. Dave is a graduate of New York University with an MBA in Finance and is a CPA. Instructors: Greg Wallig CISA, CGEIT Principal Global Public Sector Grant Thornton LLP Greg leads Grant Thornton�s Public Sector Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) practice. With risk management experience in both the federal and commercial sectors, Mr. Wallig brings a unique perspective to organizations that are seeking to optimize the control and management of their business. To that end, Mr. Wallig has created, assessed and optimized risk frameworks for some of Grant Thornton�s largest clients, using NIST, FISMA and COBIT standards as a basis. He has performed internal assessments and external audits for both civilian and defense agencies. He is particularly skilled at addressing the role of technology in supporting the business and the risks technology poses to business operations. Prior to joining Grant Thornton, Greg focused on technology development and deployment, particularly within the telecommunications industry, and led several global software development projects for two leading software integrators. Greg is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified in the Governance of Enterprise Information Technology (CGEIT). Lisa Fiely, CPA, PMP Director Global Public Sector Grant Thornton LLP Mrs. Fiely has recently joined Grant Thornton's Global Public Sector after having spent 34 years in the Federal Government at several Departments and Agencies and in various capacities. She most recently was the Deputy Chief Financial Officer at the United States Department of Labor and has served as the Acting CFO for most of her tenure at the Labor Department. She was also the CFO at the U.S. Agency for International Development and the Deputy CFO at the Internal Revenue Service. Lisa has extensive experience in Federal financial management and has in-depth knowledge in the areas of financial policies and procedures, internal controls and systems implementations. She started her career as an auditor and moved to the financial management side using her review experience and the a-123 requirements as a bridge to the management side while at the Environmental Protection Agency. Lisa has an undergraduate degree from Boston University and a Master's in Accounting from George Washington University. Tom Muldoon, CPA, CGFM, MBA Senior Manager Grant Thornton LLP Global Public Sector Mr. Muldoon is a Senior Manager in Grant Thornton�s Global Public Sector. He is a former Senior Level Service employee with the U.S. Government Printing Office. Prior to his GPO work, he was employed in a number of key supervisory and management positions at the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), where he was responsible for auditing Federal financial statements and conducting related assessments of internal control. Since joining Grant Thornton in 2006, his engagements have been across a wide range of accounting and control-related areas, including audit remediation, A-123 internal control assessments, accounting support, and financial policies and procedures. His engagements have been at the Departments of Veterans Affairs, Housing and Urban Development, Justice and NASA. He is a graduate of the Federal Executive Institute, holds a Masters degree in Financial Management from George Mason University, and is a Veteran of the Vietnam War.

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