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For this training, attendees will be able to choose between one of the two tracks.
When you register please select which training that you are going to attend. Space
is limited for each training.
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- Grants Lifecycle Management
- Learning to Use U.S. Census Data
Grants Lifecycle Management
5 CPEs
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8:30 A.M. |
Registration Opens |
9:00 A.M.
1 CPE |
Identifying and Applying for Grants
Presenters:
Tammy Shreeve, Strategic Management Officer, Peoria
Janeen Gaskins, Grants Administrator, Surprise
This session will draw on the expertise of two seasoned players in the field of governmental grants. These players will discuss how to identify
available grants and the importance of networking with your counterparts. Come and learn what has and/or has not worked in their experiences.
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10:00 A.M.
1 CPE
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Grantor's Perspective on How to be Successful in Obtaining Grants
Presenters:
Mary Reece, Manager, Program Development Division, Bureau of Reclamation
Jake Kelly, Strategic Planner, Department of Homeland Security
When applying for a grant, it's imperative to understand what the grantor is looking for in a successful grant proposal. In this session, our speakers
will address the kinds of grants they have funded, what types of projects they are looking for, and what elements grantors want to see in a grant application.
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11:00 A.M.
1 CPE
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Grant Management: Roles & Responsibilities
"Now that you have received the grant, let the fun begin"
Presenters:
Tammy Shreeve, Strategic Management Officer, Peoria
Dawn Jenkins, Senior Accountant, Peoria
Janeen Gaskins, Grants Administrator, Surprise
This session will explore the necessity of having comprehensive communication and coordination between the grant manager and the finance professionals. The session
will take you from structuring the grant financial tracking in a logical fashion through identifying pertinent information (which needs to be documented and
retained for audits) and finish with the final presentation of the grant activity in the financial reports (such as the CAFR, ELR and the Schedule of
Expenditures of Federal Awards).
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12:00 P.M.
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Lunch
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1:00 P.M.
2 CPEs
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OMB Supercircular: Implementing the Newest Federal Grant Rules
Presenters:
Corey Arvizu, Partner, Heinfeld Meech
Britney Williams Spross, Audit Manager, Heinfeld Meech
The U.S. Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) recently issued Super Circular supersedes and combines eight previously issued OMB circulars related to federal
grants. This session will help grant recipients understand what has changed, discuss challenges auditors and grant recipients may face, and provide guidance on
how to implement the newest requirements for federal grants.
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3:00 P.M.
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Training Concludes
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Learning to Use U.S. Census Data for Government Forecasting & Reporting
5 CPEs
This one-day session is a follow-up to the intro session held at our GFOAz 2015 Annual Conference in February. The U.S. Census Bureau provides the most reliable source of data about Arizona's people and economy. This information is invaluable for many city departments when documenting data for a multitude of uses. Datasets such the American Community Survey, the only source of local statistics such as income, poverty, education, and language, will be featured, as well as the latest data tools. This will be an interactive session where participants will actually be accessing the website and working on several practice scenarios. Companion handouts will be provided on popular Census concepts and links.
Presenter:
Pauline Núñez, Data Dissemination Specialist, U.S. Census Bureau-Denver Regional Office
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8:30 A.M.
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Registration Opens
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9:00 A.M.
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U.S. Census Data Training: Part 1
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12:00 P.M.
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Lunch
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1:00 P.M.
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U.S. Census Data Training: Part 2
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3:00 P.M.
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Training Concludes
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