Internal Controls in Government: OMB Circular A-123 and Beyond Training Workshop - Sustaining an Effective Internal Control Program

This event qualifies for .7 CEUs

This event qualifies for 7 CPEs

Workshop Registration Fee:

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

Government Employees: $995 (Federal, State or Local Government Issued ID)
Special Early Bird Registration Rate:
$695 until Feb. 2nd

Government Team Rate: To Encourage Your Government Team to Learn Together. Register two persons from the same government organization and the third person registers at 50% of the current rate. All three attendees must register at the same time and work in the same organization within an Agency.

Fee includes Presentations, Workshop Notebook with Presentations, Continental Breakfast, Refreshment Breaks, and Seated Luncheon

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

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. Rob Irish Director Grant Thornton LLP Rob possesses over 16 years of experience in change management, business transformation, quality management, business process improvement, budget, cost accounting and management, and risk and financial management. Most recently, he has focused on open government, transparency, innovation, public participation and shared services initiatives. Prior to joining Grant Thornton, Rob worked for several large management consulting firms, focusing on IT and financial risk management, finance transformation and social media projects. Rob also worked for the Federal Aviation Administration as an analyst we he conducted several special projects for senior FAA leadership. Rob is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and has served on the Washington, DC and Northern Virginia Boards of the Association for Government Accountants. Rob has provided his insights and thought leadership on risk management and transparency to many federal agencies, publications and conferences. Bobbi-Jo Pankaj, CGFM, PMP Senior Manager Global Public Sector Grant Thornton LLP Mrs. Pankaj is a Senior Manager in Grant Thornton Global Public Sector with over ten years experience in financial management and systems review and implementation in the public and private sector. She is a Certified Governmental Financial Manager (CGFM) and Project Management Professional (PMP). Her special expertise is the areas of internal control, financial analysis, process documentation, and training. She also has experience in COTS system implementations, requirements gathering, business process reengineering, process improvement strategy, and development of policies and procedures. Since joining Grant Thornton, Mrs. Pankaj has focused on performing internal control assessments related to the Federal Manager's Financial Integrity Act. Chris Hare, PMP, CGFM Senior Manager Global Public Sector Grant Thornton LLP Mr. Hare is a Senior Manager in Grant Thornton's Global Public Sector. He is a Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Certified Governmental Financial Manager (CGFM). Mr. Hare has a background in financial management with a broad knowledge of internal control, federal financial management, financial management systems, government accounting, federal regulations and processes. He has over eight years of work experience with more than six of those years in the public sector arena of financial management and accounting systems. For the past four years, Mr. Hare has helped the Department of Veterans Affairs implement OMB Circular A-123, Appendix A. 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