Designing and Managing Solid Cost Allocation Systems (Workshop)
July 29, 2009
Event Information
Description:
Cost Allocation problems are ranked among the highest risk areas in fiscal management. This workshop explores basic requirements, legal references, examples of acceptable systems and common audit and monitoring exceptions recently discovered in allocation plans and practices.
During this training, D. Strader Taylor, nationally known consultant and trainer, reveals recent monitoring and Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit findings from failed allocation systems and offers proven resolution methodologies.
This training will examine direct allocation and mixed and dedicated cost pools to provide clarification and resources for allocation systems. Attendees learn how to plan for fluctuations in funding and staffing levels and management of a wide variety of separate grants/contracts and program parameters.
Location:
Holiday Inn Express
Okemos Conference Center
2209 University Park Drive
Okemos, MI 48864
P: 517-381-7300
http://www.okemosconferencecenter.com
Details:
Registration: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Workshop: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Registration Deadline: July 22, 2009
Late or on-site registrations for a workshop are subject to availability. Pre-registration may be a requirement for attendance.
How You Will Benefit:
• Identify the crucial steps and inclusions in sound cost allocation plans
• Review recent audit findings caused by poor cost allocation plans
• Explore various cost allocation plans and methodologies
Who Should Attend:
Fiscal staff that oversee program funding.
Presented By:
D. Strader Taylor is a nationally known consultant/trainer with over 40 years of experience working with state and local jurisdictions on employment and training issues. He is noted for his success in resolving audits for cities, counties, states and other local organizations.
In 2008, North Coast Administrative Consultants Inc., headed by Taylor, prepared the training curriculum for a region of the United States Department of Labor (USDOL) on one-stop partner cost sharing and cost allocation plan requirements. The curriculum is currently used by the USDOL regional office to train state and local workforce administrators. Additionally, Taylor assists local workforce boards and their service providers in designing and implementing youth and adult/dislocated programs with stimulus funds approved by Congress.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations are only accepted in writing. You may cancel your registration via fax (517) 371-1140 or email up to three business days prior to the workshop to receive a full refund. Cancellations received less than three business days prior to the workshop will be invoiced, and any payments received will not be refunded. Substitutions are welcome.
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Contact Information
For more information, please call (517) 371-1100.