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SUMMARY:DECODED® at the 2026 NGMA Annual Grants Training - Booth 22
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the 2026 NGMA Annual Grants Training (AGT) in Washington\, D.C.! As the largest grants-focused training event in the country\, AGT offers an unmatched opportunity to connect with peers\, learn from national experts\, and deepen your grants management expertise. \nStop by the DECODED® booth to explore our full library of compliance publications\, practical tools\, and in-depth trainings. Whether you’re navigating Uniform Guidance\, building a grants team\, or leading subrecipient monitoring\, DECODED® makes complex requirements clear and actionable. \nWhether you’re new to grants or a seasoned pro\, we’d love to meet you and learn more about your journey. Let’s simplify compliance—and turn it into opportunity.
URL:https://decoded.expert/event/decoded-at-the-2026-ngma-annual-grants-training/
LOCATION:Washington Hilton\, 1919 Connecticut Ave. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="National Grants Management Association":MAILTO:info@ngma.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260324T091500
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SUMMARY:The Compliance Carousel
DESCRIPTION:NGMA AGT Breakout Session \nSession Description: The Compliance Feedback Loop is a continuous cycle that ensures subrecipients not only receive oversight but also take timely corrective action — and that those corrective actions are fully implemented. This loop builds accountability\, reduces repeat findings\, and creates a culture of compliance. \nIt moves through three repeating stages: \n\nMonitor: Identify issues through site visits\, desk reviews\, or audits. Issue audit report(s) with findings.\nCorrect: Review findings\, issue corrective action requests\, and support grantees in resolving them.\nVerify: Follow up to confirm corrective actions are implemented. If not\, continue monitoring until corrective actions are implemented. Once verified as complete\, standard monitoring resumes.\n\nLearning Objectives: \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nExplain the three stages of the Compliance Feedback Loop.\nIdentify how the Corrective Action follow-up framework (AGA CAROI) fits into the monitoring cycle.\nRecognize the importance of closing out Corrective Actions in reducing repeat findings.\nApply the loop to their own monitoring processes to strengthen accountability.\n\nFormat: Lecture (60min) \nCourse Level: Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level session designed for participants with a foundation in subrecipient monitoring. A working knowledge of basic audits principles is essential to participating in discussions. \nPresenter Information:  \nName: Mara Ash\, CIA\, CICA\, CGFM\, CMRA\, CGAP \nTitle: CEO\, BFS and North American Representative Institute of Internal Auditors\, Public Sector Advisory Board
URL:https://decoded.expert/event/the-compliance-carousel/
LOCATION:Washington Hilton\, 1919 Connecticut Ave. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
CATEGORIES:AGT Session
ORGANIZER;CN="National Grants Management Association":MAILTO:info@ngma.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260325T090000
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SUMMARY:So You Got an Audit Finding...Now What? Understanding Findings\, Impacts\, and Next Steps for Grantees
DESCRIPTION:NGMA AGT Breakout Session\nSession Description: Ever wondered what an audit finding really means for your organization?  It can feel like a four-alarm fire — but most of the time\, it’s a wake-up call\, not a crisis. This session breaks down what an audit finding really means for grantees\, how to interpret the language\, and what to do next. Using real examples pulled from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC) Single Audit database\, we’ll explore the difference between material weaknesses\, significant deficiencies\, and compliance findings — and how each affects your organization\, funding\, and future audits. \nParticipants will learn how to respond effectively\, develop corrective action plans that actually work\, and turn audit feedback into operational improvements. Because knowing what a finding means is the first step to fixing it — and staying out of the next one. \nLearning Objectives: \nThis session uses real examples from the FAC database to explain what findings signal\, what to do about them\, and how to turn audit results into stronger grant performance. By the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nDecode common audit finding terminology — including material weaknesses\, questioned costs\, and compliance findings — and understand what each means for grantees.\nAssess the potential impact of different types of findings on funding\, internal controls\, and future audits.\nDevelop a practical response strategy\, including effective Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and timely communication with grantors.\nInterpret real-world examples from the FAC Single Audit database to identify red flags and best practices.\nTransform audit findings into opportunities for improving compliance\, accountability\, and performance.\n\nFormat: Case Study 60min \nCourse Level: Beginner. If the words “audit finding” make your pulse quicken\, this session is for you. Perfect for new grants managers\, fiscal staff\, or program leads who want to understand what those findings really mean — and what to do when they show up. No audit experience required\, just curiosity and a desire to stay compliant (and calm). \nPresenter Information:  \nName: Mara Ash\, CIA\, CICA\, CGFM\, CMRA\, CGAP \nTitle: CEO\, BFS and North American Representative Institute of Internal Auditors\, Public Sector Advisory Board \n 
URL:https://decoded.expert/event/2-cfr-200-audit-findings-training/
LOCATION:Washington Hilton\, 1919 Connecticut Ave. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States
CATEGORIES:AGT Session
ORGANIZER;CN="National Grants Management Association":MAILTO:info@ngma.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260513T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260513T123000
DTSTAMP:20260525T181638
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SUMMARY:Managing Up When the Stakes Are High: What Leadership Needs to Hear (and How to Say It)
DESCRIPTION:Session Snapshot\nCourse Length & Format: 1-hour live\, interactive online training (Group Internet Based) \nCPE Credits: 1.0 CPE (Communications and Marketing) \nDelivery Method: Group Internet Based \nField of Study: Communications and Marketing \nPrerequisites: None \nKnowledge Level: Basic \nAdvance Preparation: None \nTarget Audience: Grants managers\, compliance officers\, grant auditors\, and program administrators at all levels. \nAttendance and CPE Credit Requirements: To receive CPE credit\, participants must attend the full session\, respond to all required attendance monitoring prompts\, and complete any required evaluation or attendance verification steps communicated during the program. \nClick here to Register Now!\n  \nEvent Details\nDate: May 13\, 2026 \nTime: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Central Time \nLocation: Live\, Online\, via Zoom \nCost: Free (registration required) \n\nSession Description\nThis course is designed for grants managers\, compliance officers\, auditors\, and other professionals responsible for ensuring grant compliance. Effective compliance communication is not only about meeting requirements — it is about building trust\, demonstrating transparency\, and aligning stakeholders at every level of the organization. \nParticipants will learn how to clearly convey the importance of compliance to diverse audiences\, from executives and board members to program staff\, recipients\, community partners\, and the public. The session explores practical communication frameworks and stakeholder-specific messaging strategies that help compliance professionals prepare for difficult conversations before problems escalate. \n\nParticipants Will Gain Practical Tools To\n\nDeliver compliance messages that inspire confidence and action.\nFoster a proactive compliance mindset across the organization.\nUse dashboards\, templates\, FAQs\, and other tools to support consistency and clarity.\nNavigate challenging conversations while maintaining professionalism and credibility.\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\nAttendees will describe the importance of compliance communication.\nAttendees will identify potential stakeholders and their perspectives and concerns.\nAttendees will select communication methods that strengthen trust and support transparency.\nAttendees will evaluate proactive approaches to better prepare for potential future funding challenges.\n\n\nPresented By\nNational speakers and experts in federal fiscal compliance\, indirect cost rates\, 2 CFR 200\, monitoring\, internal controls\, and public-sector compliance implementation. \n  \nMara Ash\, CIA\, CGFM\, CICA\, CRMA\, CGAP  \nCEO\, BFS Strategic Partners \nMara Ash is the CEO of BFS Strategic Partners and a nationally recognized public-sector compliance and accountability professional with more than 28 years of experience in financial management\, audit\, internal controls\, federal assistance compliance\, and grants management. Her work focuses on helping public-sector organizations translate complex requirements into practical\, defensible systems that strengthen accountability\, transparency\, and operational performance. \nMara develops and delivers professional education for external public-sector\, grants management\, audit\, and compliance audiences through BFS Strategic Partners and DECODED®. She is the author of the 2 CFR 200 Federal Assistance Guidance Series and founder of DECODED® Academy. \n  \nCindy Watson\, CICA \nManaging Director\, BFS Strategic Partners \nCindy Watson is the Managing Director of BFS Strategic Partners and a senior compliance and financial management professional with more than 25 years of experience in accounting\, federal and state grant compliance\, internal controls\, audit readiness\, monitoring\, and corrective action. She helps organizations build practical processes\, improve documentation\, and prepare for state and federal oversight. \nCindy’s expertise includes 2 CFR Part 200\, EDGAR\, subrecipient monitoring\, program and fiscal testing\, indirect cost rates\, cost allowability\, procurement compliance\, maintenance of effort\, excess cost\, audit procedures\, policy analysis\, automated reporting\, and corrective action implementation. She is the co-author of the 2 CFR 200 Federal Assistance Guidance Series. \n\nCall to Action\nClick here to Register Now!\nAdvance registration is required. \n\nCPE Statement\nThis program is designed to support continuing professional education for government accountability and technical training purposes. Participants should confirm acceptance with their licensing body\, employer\, or audit organization. \nThis class is designed to meet 1.0 hours of the 24-hour governmental CPE requirement under Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book)\, in most cases. \n\nPolicies\n\nRefund Policy\nDECODED® offers both free and paid Group Internet Based programs. For paid live Group Internet Based programs\, cancellations made at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the scheduled program are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made three (3) to six (6) calendar days prior to the scheduled program may incur a 30% cancellation fee. Cancellations made within forty-eight (48) hours of the scheduled program may incur a 50% cancellation fee. \nFor free Group Internet Based programs\, no refund applies. \nTo request a refund or ask questions about a registration\, please contact Cindy Watson\, Managing Director\, at stickguys@decoded.expert or 512-945-0144. \n\nProgram Cancellation Policy\nIf DECODED® cancels a Group Internet Based program\, registered participants will be notified by email no later than twenty-four (24) hours before the scheduled program start time\, unless an emergency or other unforeseen circumstance requires shorter notice. \nWhen applicable\, DECODED® will provide additional information regarding rescheduling options or refunds for paid registrations. \n\nComplaint Resolution Policy\nDECODED® is committed to addressing participant concerns in a timely and professional manner. Participants who wish to report a complaint or concern regarding a Group Internet Based program should contact Cindy Watson\, Managing Director\, at stickguys@decoded.expert or 512-945-0144. \nComplaints will be reviewed by the appropriate DECODED® representative\, and DECODED® will make a reasonable effort to respond in a timely manner.
URL:https://decoded.expert/event/managing-up-when-the-stakes-are-high-what-leadership-needs-to-hear-and-how-to-say-it/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Your Computer
ORGANIZER;CN="DECODED%C2%AE":MAILTO:stickguys@decoded.expert
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260520T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T181638
CREATED:20260507T200054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T192243Z
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SUMMARY:The Compliance Feedback Loop: Monitor\, Correct\, Verify
DESCRIPTION:Session Snapshot\nCourse Length & Format: 1-hour live\, interactive online training (Group Internet Based) \nCPE Credits: 1.0 CPE (Specialized Knowledge) \nDelivery Method: Group Internet Based \nField of Study: Specialized Knowledge \nPrerequisites: None \nKnowledge Level: Intermediate \nAdvance Preparation: None \nTarget Audience: Grant monitoring teams\, pass-through entities\, compliance officers\, internal auditors\, and leadership overseeing subrecipients or high-risk funding environments. \nAttendance and CPE Credit Requirements: To receive CPE credit\, participants must attend the full session\, respond to all required attendance monitoring prompts\, and complete any required evaluation or attendance verification steps communicated during the program. \nClick Here to Register Now!\n\nEvent Details\nDate: May 20\, 2026 \nTime: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Central Time \nLocation: Live\, Online\, via Zoom \nCost: $99 (registration required) \n\nSession Description\nSustainable compliance requires more than issuing findings. It requires a structured feedback loop that ensures corrective actions are implemented\, verified\, and sustained. \nThis session introduces a practical monitoring framework built around three stages: Monitor\, Correct\, and Verify. It explores how weak follow-up drives repeat findings\, how oversight can stall between stages\, and how structured tracking improves accountability across funding portfolios. \n\nParticipants Will Gain Practical Tools To\n\nUse the Monitor\, Correct\, Verify model to strengthen oversight.\nIdentify where follow-up breaks down after findings are issued.\nImprove tracking and verification practices across funding portfolios.\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\nAttendees will explain the three stages of the compliance feedback loop.\nAttendees will evaluate how inadequate follow-up increases repeat findings.\nAttendees will integrate corrective action oversight into monitoring structures.\nAttendees will assess accountability mechanisms across decentralized programs.\nAttendees will strengthen verification practices to ensure implementation.\n\n\nPresented By\nNational speakers and experts in federal fiscal compliance\, indirect cost rates\, 2 CFR 200\, monitoring\, internal controls\, and public-sector compliance implementation. \n  \nMara Ash\, CIA\, CGFM\, CICA\, CRMA\, CGAP  \nCEO\, BFS Strategic Partners \nMara Ash is the CEO of BFS Strategic Partners and a nationally recognized public-sector compliance and accountability professional with more than 28 years of experience in financial management\, audit\, internal controls\, federal assistance compliance\, and grants management. Her work focuses on helping public-sector organizations translate complex requirements into practical\, defensible systems that strengthen accountability\, transparency\, and operational performance. \nMara develops and delivers professional education for external public-sector\, grants management\, audit\, and compliance audiences through BFS Strategic Partners and DECODED®. She is the author of the 2 CFR 200 Federal Assistance Guidance Series and founder of DECODED® Academy. \n  \nCindy Watson\, CICA \nManaging Director\, BFS Strategic Partners \nCindy Watson is the Managing Director of BFS Strategic Partners and a senior compliance and financial management professional with more than 25 years of experience in accounting\, federal and state grant compliance\, internal controls\, audit readiness\, monitoring\, and corrective action. She helps organizations build practical processes\, improve documentation\, and prepare for state and federal oversight. \nCindy’s expertise includes 2 CFR Part 200\, EDGAR\, subrecipient monitoring\, program and fiscal testing\, indirect cost rates\, cost allowability\, procurement compliance\, maintenance of effort\, excess cost\, audit procedures\, policy analysis\, automated reporting\, and corrective action implementation. She is the co-author of the 2 CFR 200 Federal Assistance Guidance Series. \n\nCall to Action\nClick Here to Register Now!\nAdvance registration is required. \n\nCPE Statement\nThis program is designed to support continuing professional education for government accountability and technical training purposes. Participants should confirm acceptance with their licensing body\, employer\, or audit organization. \nThis class is designed to meet 1.0 hours of the 24-hour governmental CPE requirement under Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book)\, in most cases. \n\nPolicies\n\nRefund Policy\nDECODED® offers both free and paid Group Internet Based programs. For paid live Group Internet Based programs\, cancellations made at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the scheduled program are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made three (3) to six (6) calendar days prior to the scheduled program may incur a 30% cancellation fee. Cancellations made within forty-eight (48) hours of the scheduled program may incur a 50% cancellation fee. \nFor free Group Internet Based programs\, no refund applies. \nTo request a refund or ask questions about a registration\, please contact Cindy Watson\, Managing Director\, at stickguys@decoded.expert or 512-945-0144. \n\nProgram Cancellation Policy\nIf DECODED® cancels a Group Internet Based program\, registered participants will be notified by email no later than twenty-four (24) hours before the scheduled program start time\, unless an emergency or other unforeseen circumstance requires shorter notice. \nWhen applicable\, DECODED® will provide additional information regarding rescheduling options or refunds for paid registrations. \n\nComplaint Resolution Policy\nDECODED® is committed to addressing participant concerns in a timely and professional manner. Participants who wish to report a complaint or concern regarding a Group Internet Based program should contact Cindy Watson\, Managing Director\, at stickguys@decoded.expert or 512-945-0144. \nComplaints will be reviewed by the appropriate DECODED® representative\, and DECODED® will make a reasonable effort to respond in a timely manner.
URL:https://decoded.expert/event/compliance-feedback-loop/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Your Computer
ORGANIZER;CN="DECODED%C2%AE":MAILTO:stickguys@decoded.expert
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260610T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260610T120000
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SUMMARY:Grants Monitoring 101 – Basics
DESCRIPTION:Session Snapshot\nCourse Length & Format: 2-hour live\, interactive online training (Group Internet Based) \nCPE Credits: 2.0 CPE (Specialized Knowledge) \nDelivery Method: Group Internet Based \nField of Study: Specialized Knowledge \nPrerequisites: None \nKnowledge Level: Basic \nAdvance Preparation: None \nTarget Audience: Grant managers and administrators; Monitoring and compliance staff; Finance and program personnel; and Internal auditors. \nAttendance and CPE Credit Requirements: To receive CPE credit\, participants must attend the full session\, respond to all required attendance monitoring prompts\, and complete any required evaluation or attendance verification steps communicated during the program. \nClick Here to Register Now!\n  \nEvent Details\nDate: June 10\, 2026 \nTime: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Central Time \nLocation: Live\, Online\, via Zoom \nCost: $295 (registration required) \n\nSession Description\nThis course is part of the DECODED® Grants Monitoring Series\, a practical training program designed to help public sector professionals build\, implement\, and sustain effective subrecipient monitoring programs grounded in 2 CFR Part 200. \nThis course provides a clear\, practical introduction to subrecipient monitoring under 2 CFR Part 200. Participants will learn what monitoring is\, why it matters\, and how it fits into the overall grant lifecycle. The session focuses on translating regulatory requirements into real-world expectations\, helping participants understand how monitoring operates within their organization. \nCommon misconceptions\, roles and responsibilities\, and the foundational components of an effective monitoring framework are addressed\, giving participants a strong starting point for building or improving their approach. \n\nParticipants Will Gain Practical Tools To\n\nApply monitoring concepts to real grant oversight environments.\nStrengthen documentation\, consistency\, and accountability in monitoring work.\nBuild skills that support defensible monitoring decisions across the grant lifecycle.\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\nAttendees will understand the purpose and requirements of subrecipient monitoring.\nAttendees will identify roles and responsibilities of pass-through entities and subrecipients.\nAttendees will recognize key components of an effective monitoring framework.\nAttendees will distinguish between different types of monitoring activities.\nAttendees will identify common monitoring pitfalls and how to avoid them.\n\n\nCourse Topics\n\nIntroduction to Grants Monitoring\nPurpose and regulatory foundation\nMonitoring vs. oversight vs. audit\nRoles and Responsibilities\nPass-through entity responsibilities\nSubrecipient expectations\nTypes of Monitoring\nDesk reviews\nSite visits\nOngoing monitoring\nCommon Challenges and Pitfalls\nInconsistent application\nDocumentation gaps\nOver/under monitoring\n\n\nPresented By\nNational speakers and experts in federal fiscal compliance\, indirect cost rates\, 2 CFR 200\, monitoring\, internal controls\, and public-sector compliance implementation. \n  \nMara Ash\, CIA\, CGFM\, CICA\, CRMA\, CGAP  \nCEO\, BFS Strategic Partners \nMara Ash is the CEO of BFS Strategic Partners and a nationally recognized public-sector compliance and accountability professional with more than 28 years of experience in financial management\, audit\, internal controls\, federal assistance compliance\, and grants management. Her work focuses on helping public-sector organizations translate complex requirements into practical\, defensible systems that strengthen accountability\, transparency\, and operational performance. \nMara develops and delivers professional education for external public-sector\, grants management\, audit\, and compliance audiences through BFS Strategic Partners and DECODED®. She is the author of the 2 CFR 200 Federal Assistance Guidance Series and founder of DECODED® Academy. \n  \nCindy Watson\, CICA \nManaging Director\, BFS Strategic Partners \nCindy Watson is the Managing Director of BFS Strategic Partners and a senior compliance and financial management professional with more than 25 years of experience in accounting\, federal and state grant compliance\, internal controls\, audit readiness\, monitoring\, and corrective action. She helps organizations build practical processes\, improve documentation\, and prepare for state and federal oversight. \nCindy’s expertise includes 2 CFR Part 200\, EDGAR\, subrecipient monitoring\, program and fiscal testing\, indirect cost rates\, cost allowability\, procurement compliance\, maintenance of effort\, excess cost\, audit procedures\, policy analysis\, automated reporting\, and corrective action implementation. She is the co-author of the 2 CFR 200 Federal Assistance Guidance Series. \n\nCall to Action\nClick Here to Register Now!\nAdvance registration is required. \n  \nCPE Statement\nThis program is designed to support continuing professional education for government accountability and technical training purposes. Participants should confirm acceptance with their licensing body\, employer\, or audit organization. \nThis class is designed to meet 2.0 hours of the 24-hour governmental CPE requirement under Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book)\, in most cases. \n\nPolicies\n\nRefund Policy\nDECODED® offers both free and paid Group Internet Based programs. For paid live Group Internet Based programs\, cancellations made at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the scheduled program are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made three (3) to six (6) calendar days prior to the scheduled program may incur a 30% cancellation fee. Cancellations made within forty-eight (48) hours of the scheduled program may incur a 50% cancellation fee. \nFor free Group Internet Based programs\, no refund applies. \nTo request a refund or ask questions about a registration\, please contact Cindy Watson\, Managing Director\, at stickguys@decoded.expert or 512-945-0144. \n\nProgram Cancellation Policy\nIf DECODED® cancels a Group Internet Based program\, registered participants will be notified by email no later than twenty-four (24) hours before the scheduled program start time\, unless an emergency or other unforeseen circumstance requires shorter notice. \nWhen applicable\, DECODED® will provide additional information regarding rescheduling options or refunds for paid registrations. \n\nComplaint Resolution Policy\nDECODED® is committed to addressing participant concerns in a timely and professional manner. Participants who wish to report a complaint or concern regarding a Group Internet Based program should contact Cindy Watson\, Managing Director\, at stickguys@decoded.expert or 512-945-0144. \nComplaints will be reviewed by the appropriate DECODED® representative\, and DECODED® will make a reasonable effort to respond in a timely manner.
URL:https://decoded.expert/event/grants-monitoring-101/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Your Computer
ORGANIZER;CN="DECODED%C2%AE":MAILTO:stickguys@decoded.expert
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260617T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260617T123000
DTSTAMP:20260525T181638
CREATED:20260507T202033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T192751Z
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SUMMARY:Aligning Written Policies with What Staff Actually Do
DESCRIPTION:Session Snapshot\nCourse Length & Format: 90-minute live\, interactive online training (Group Internet Based) \nCPE Credits: 1.5 CPE (Specialized Knowledge) \nDelivery Method: Group Internet Based \nField of Study: Specialized Knowledge \nPrerequisites: None \nKnowledge Level: Intermediate \nAdvance Preparation: None \nTarget Audience: Compliance officers\, internal control professionals\, finance leaders\, program managers\, and executive leadership seeking to strengthen governance without over-engineering processes. \nAttendance and CPE Credit Requirements: To receive CPE credit\, participants must attend the full session\, respond to all required attendance monitoring prompts\, and complete any required evaluation or attendance verification steps communicated during the program. \nClick Here to Register Now!\n  \nEvent Details\nDate: June 17\, 2026 \nTime: 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Central Time \nLocation: Live\, Online\, via Zoom \nCost: $199 (registration required) \n\nSession Description\nWell-written policies do not guarantee compliant operations. When procedures diverge from real workflows\, organizations accumulate risk while believing they are compliant. \nThis session focuses on diagnosing misalignment between policy and practice\, identifying root causes of procedural drift\, and redesigning guidance that reflects operational realities. It emphasizes documentation discipline and defensible decision-making without sacrificing flexibility. \n\nParticipants Will Gain Practical Tools To\n\nIdentify where policies look compliant but fail in execution.\nDistinguish needed flexibility from undocumented exceptions.\nDevelop practical documentation habits that support defensible operations.\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\nAttendees will assess gaps between documented policies and operational workflows.\nAttendees will analyze root causes of procedural drift.\nAttendees will redesign procedural guidance to reflect realistic execution.\nAttendees will document discretionary decisions and deviations defensibly.\nAttendees will strengthen internal control consistency across teams.\n\n\nPresented By\nNational speakers and experts in federal fiscal compliance\, indirect cost rates\, 2 CFR 200\, monitoring\, internal controls\, and public-sector compliance implementation. \n  \nMara Ash\, CIA\, CGFM\, CICA\, CRMA\, CGAP  \nCEO\, BFS Strategic Partners \nMara Ash is the CEO of BFS Strategic Partners and a nationally recognized public-sector compliance and accountability professional with more than 28 years of experience in financial management\, audit\, internal controls\, federal assistance compliance\, and grants management. Her work focuses on helping public-sector organizations translate complex requirements into practical\, defensible systems that strengthen accountability\, transparency\, and operational performance. \nMara develops and delivers professional education for external public-sector\, grants management\, audit\, and compliance audiences through BFS Strategic Partners and DECODED®. She is the author of the 2 CFR 200 Federal Assistance Guidance Series and founder of DECODED® Academy. \n  \nCindy Watson\, CICA \nManaging Director\, BFS Strategic Partners \nCindy Watson is the Managing Director of BFS Strategic Partners and a senior compliance and financial management professional with more than 25 years of experience in accounting\, federal and state grant compliance\, internal controls\, audit readiness\, monitoring\, and corrective action. She helps organizations build practical processes\, improve documentation\, and prepare for state and federal oversight. \nCindy’s expertise includes 2 CFR Part 200\, EDGAR\, subrecipient monitoring\, program and fiscal testing\, indirect cost rates\, cost allowability\, procurement compliance\, maintenance of effort\, excess cost\, audit procedures\, policy analysis\, automated reporting\, and corrective action implementation. She is the co-author of the 2 CFR 200 Federal Assistance Guidance Series. \n\nCall to Action\nClick Here to Register Now!\nAdvance registration is required. \n\nCPE Statement\nThis program is designed to support continuing professional education for government accountability and technical training purposes. Participants should confirm acceptance with their licensing body\, employer\, or audit organization. \nThis class is designed to meet 2.5 hours of the 24-hour governmental CPE requirement under Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book)\, in most cases. \n\nPolicies\n\nRefund Policy\nDECODED® offers both free and paid Group Internet Based programs. For paid live Group Internet Based programs\, cancellations made at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the scheduled program are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made three (3) to six (6) calendar days prior to the scheduled program may incur a 30% cancellation fee. Cancellations made within forty-eight (48) hours of the scheduled program may incur a 50% cancellation fee. \nFor free Group Internet Based programs\, no refund applies. \nTo request a refund or ask questions about a registration\, please contact Cindy Watson\, Managing Director\, at stickguys@decoded.expert or 512-945-0144. \n\nProgram Cancellation Policy\nIf DECODED® cancels a Group Internet Based program\, registered participants will be notified by email no later than twenty-four (24) hours before the scheduled program start time\, unless an emergency or other unforeseen circumstance requires shorter notice. \nWhen applicable\, DECODED® will provide additional information regarding rescheduling options or refunds for paid registrations. \n\nComplaint Resolution Policy\nDECODED® is committed to addressing participant concerns in a timely and professional manner. Participants who wish to report a complaint or concern regarding a Group Internet Based program should contact Cindy Watson\, Managing Director\, at stickguys@decoded.expert or 512-945-0144. \nComplaints will be reviewed by the appropriate DECODED® representative\, and DECODED® will make a reasonable effort to respond in a timely manner.
URL:https://decoded.expert/event/aligning-written-policies-with-what-staff-actually-do/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Your Computer
ORGANIZER;CN="DECODED%C2%AE":MAILTO:stickguys@decoded.expert
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260624T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260624T123000
DTSTAMP:20260525T181638
CREATED:20260507T202920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T192354Z
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SUMMARY:Grants Monitoring 101 – Basics
DESCRIPTION:Session Snapshot\nCourse Length & Format: 2-hour live\, interactive online training (Group Internet Based) \nCPE Credits: 2.0 CPE (Specialized Knowledge) \nDelivery Method: Group Internet Based \nField of Study: Specialized Knowledge \nPrerequisites: None \nKnowledge Level: Basic \nAdvance Preparation: None \nTarget Audience: Grant managers and administrators; Monitoring and compliance staff; Finance and program personnel; and Internal auditors. \nAttendance and CPE Credit Requirements: To receive CPE credit\, participants must attend the full session\, respond to all required attendance monitoring prompts\, and complete any required evaluation or attendance verification steps communicated during the program. \nClick Here to Register Now!\n  \nEvent Details\nDate: June 24\, 2026 \nTime: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Central Time \nLocation: Live\, Online\, via Zoom \nCost: $295 (registration required) \n\nSession Description\nThis course is part of the DECODED® Grants Monitoring Series\, a practical training program designed to help public sector professionals build\, implement\, and sustain effective subrecipient monitoring programs grounded in 2 CFR Part 200. \nThis course provides a clear\, practical introduction to subrecipient monitoring under 2 CFR Part 200. Participants will learn what monitoring is\, why it matters\, and how it fits into the overall grant lifecycle. The session focuses on translating regulatory requirements into real-world expectations\, helping participants understand how monitoring operates within their organization. \nCommon misconceptions\, roles and responsibilities\, and the foundational components of an effective monitoring framework are addressed\, giving participants a strong starting point for building or improving their approach. \n\nParticipants Will Gain Practical Tools To\n\nApply monitoring concepts to real grant oversight environments.\nStrengthen documentation\, consistency\, and accountability in monitoring work.\nBuild skills that support defensible monitoring decisions across the grant lifecycle.\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\nAttendees will understand the purpose and requirements of subrecipient monitoring.\nAttendees will identify roles and responsibilities of pass-through entities and subrecipients.\nAttendees will recognize key components of an effective monitoring framework.\nAttendees will distinguish between different types of monitoring activities.\nAttendees will identify common monitoring pitfalls and how to avoid them.\n\n\nCourse Topics\n\nIntroduction to Grants Monitoring\nPurpose and regulatory foundation\nMonitoring vs. oversight vs. audit\nRoles and Responsibilities\nPass-through entity responsibilities\nSubrecipient expectations\nTypes of Monitoring\nDesk reviews\nSite visits\nOngoing monitoring\nCommon Challenges and Pitfalls\nInconsistent application\nDocumentation gaps\nOver/under monitoring\n\n\nPresented By\nNational speakers and experts in federal fiscal compliance\, indirect cost rates\, 2 CFR 200\, monitoring\, internal controls\, and public-sector compliance implementation. \n  \nMara Ash\, CIA\, CGFM\, CICA\, CRMA\, CGAP  \nCEO\, BFS Strategic Partners \nMara Ash is the CEO of BFS Strategic Partners and a nationally recognized public-sector compliance and accountability professional with more than 28 years of experience in financial management\, audit\, internal controls\, federal assistance compliance\, and grants management. Her work focuses on helping public-sector organizations translate complex requirements into practical\, defensible systems that strengthen accountability\, transparency\, and operational performance. \nMara develops and delivers professional education for external public-sector\, grants management\, audit\, and compliance audiences through BFS Strategic Partners and DECODED®. She is the author of the 2 CFR 200 Federal Assistance Guidance Series and founder of DECODED® Academy. \n  \nCindy Watson\, CICA \nManaging Director\, BFS Strategic Partners \nCindy Watson is the Managing Director of BFS Strategic Partners and a senior compliance and financial management professional with more than 25 years of experience in accounting\, federal and state grant compliance\, internal controls\, audit readiness\, monitoring\, and corrective action. She helps organizations build practical processes\, improve documentation\, and prepare for state and federal oversight. \nCindy’s expertise includes 2 CFR Part 200\, EDGAR\, subrecipient monitoring\, program and fiscal testing\, indirect cost rates\, cost allowability\, procurement compliance\, maintenance of effort\, excess cost\, audit procedures\, policy analysis\, automated reporting\, and corrective action implementation. She is the co-author of the 2 CFR 200 Federal Assistance Guidance Series. \n\nCall to Action\nClick Here to Register Now!\nAdvance registration is required. \n  \nCPE Statement\nThis program is designed to support continuing professional education for government accountability and technical training purposes. Participants should confirm acceptance with their licensing body\, employer\, or audit organization. \nThis class is designed to meet 2.0 hours of the 24-hour governmental CPE requirement under Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book)\, in most cases. \n\nPolicies\n\nRefund Policy\nDECODED® offers both free and paid Group Internet Based programs. For paid live Group Internet Based programs\, cancellations made at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the scheduled program are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made three (3) to six (6) calendar days prior to the scheduled program may incur a 30% cancellation fee. Cancellations made within forty-eight (48) hours of the scheduled program may incur a 50% cancellation fee. \nFor free Group Internet Based programs\, no refund applies. \nTo request a refund or ask questions about a registration\, please contact Cindy Watson\, Managing Director\, at stickguys@decoded.expert or 512-945-0144. \n\nProgram Cancellation Policy\nIf DECODED® cancels a Group Internet Based program\, registered participants will be notified by email no later than twenty-four (24) hours before the scheduled program start time\, unless an emergency or other unforeseen circumstance requires shorter notice. \nWhen applicable\, DECODED® will provide additional information regarding rescheduling options or refunds for paid registrations. \n\nComplaint Resolution Policy\nDECODED® is committed to addressing participant concerns in a timely and professional manner. Participants who wish to report a complaint or concern regarding a Group Internet Based program should contact Cindy Watson\, Managing Director\, at stickguys@decoded.expert or 512-945-0144. \nComplaints will be reviewed by the appropriate DECODED® representative\, and DECODED® will make a reasonable effort to respond in a timely manner.
URL:https://decoded.expert/event/grants-monitoring-101-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Your Computer
ORGANIZER;CN="DECODED%C2%AE":MAILTO:stickguys@decoded.expert
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260701T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260701T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T181638
CREATED:20260507T220618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T180200Z
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SUMMARY:Policy Implementation Gaps That Lead to Findings: What Mature Organizations Still Get Wrong
DESCRIPTION:Session Snapshot\nCourse Length & Format: 1-hour live\, interactive online training (Group Internet Based) \nCPE Credits: 1.0 CPE (Specialized Knowledge) \nDelivery Method: Group Internet Based \nField of Study: Specialized Knowledge \nPrerequisites: None \nKnowledge Level: Intermediate \nAdvance Preparation: None \nTarget Audience: Experienced grant professionals\, finance and compliance teams\, and internal audit functions seeking to strengthen mature control environments. \nAttendance and CPE Credit Requirements: To receive CPE credit\, participants must attend the full session\, respond to all required attendance monitoring prompts\, and complete any required evaluation or attendance verification steps communicated during the program. \nClick Here to Register Now!\n  \nEvent Details\nDate: July 1\, 2026 \nTime: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Central Time \nLocation: Live\, Online\, via Zoom \nCost: $99 (registration required) \n\nSession Description\nCompliance failures often result from implementation gaps — where written policies appear compliant\, but day-to-day execution diverges. \nThis session examines recurring breakdown points in mature organizations\, including cost allowability\, internal control documentation\, and oversight practices. It focuses on identifying vulnerabilities before they result in repeat findings. \n\nParticipants Will Gain Practical Tools To\n\nSpot implementation gaps that can hide inside otherwise mature systems.\nStrengthen documentation around allowability and internal control decisions.\nPrioritize practical fixes that reduce repeat-findings risk.\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\nAttendees will identify high-risk implementation gaps in mature organizations.\nAttendees will analyze disconnects between written policy and operational practice.\nAttendees will evaluate allowability determinations for documentation sufficiency.\nAttendees will assess internal control effectiveness in real-world execution.\nAttendees will develop strategies to reduce recurring compliance breakdowns.\n\n\nPresented By\nNational speakers and experts in federal fiscal compliance\, indirect cost rates\, 2 CFR 200\, monitoring\, internal controls\, and public-sector compliance implementation. \n  \nMara Ash\, CIA\, CGFM\, CICA\, CRMA\, CGAP  \nCEO\, BFS Strategic Partners \nMara Ash is the CEO of BFS Strategic Partners and a nationally recognized public-sector compliance and accountability professional with more than 28 years of experience in financial management\, audit\, internal controls\, federal assistance compliance\, and grants management. Her work focuses on helping public-sector organizations translate complex requirements into practical\, defensible systems that strengthen accountability\, transparency\, and operational performance. \nMara develops and delivers professional education for external public-sector\, grants management\, audit\, and compliance audiences through BFS Strategic Partners and DECODED®. She is the author of the 2 CFR 200 Federal Assistance Guidance Series and founder of DECODED® Academy. \n  \nCindy Watson\, CICA \nManaging Director\, BFS Strategic Partners \nCindy Watson is the Managing Director of BFS Strategic Partners and a senior compliance and financial management professional with more than 25 years of experience in accounting\, federal and state grant compliance\, internal controls\, audit readiness\, monitoring\, and corrective action. She helps organizations build practical processes\, improve documentation\, and prepare for state and federal oversight. \nCindy’s expertise includes 2 CFR Part 200\, EDGAR\, subrecipient monitoring\, program and fiscal testing\, indirect cost rates\, cost allowability\, procurement compliance\, maintenance of effort\, excess cost\, audit procedures\, policy analysis\, automated reporting\, and corrective action implementation. She is the co-author of the 2 CFR 200 Federal Assistance Guidance Series. \n\nCall to Action\nClick Here to Register Now!\nAdvance registration is required. \n  \nCPE Statement\nThis program is designed to support continuing professional education for government accountability and technical training purposes. Participants should confirm acceptance with their licensing body\, employer\, or audit organization. \nThis class is designed to meet 1.0 hours of the 24-hour governmental CPE requirement under Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book)\, in most cases. \n\nPolicies\n\nRefund Policy\nDECODED® offers both free and paid Group Internet Based programs. For paid live Group Internet Based programs\, cancellations made at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the scheduled program are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made three (3) to six (6) calendar days prior to the scheduled program may incur a 30% cancellation fee. Cancellations made within forty-eight (48) hours of the scheduled program may incur a 50% cancellation fee. \nFor free Group Internet Based programs\, no refund applies. \nTo request a refund or ask questions about a registration\, please contact Cindy Watson\, Managing Director\, at stickguys@decoded.expert or 512-945-0144. \n\nProgram Cancellation Policy\nIf DECODED® cancels a Group Internet Based program\, registered participants will be notified by email no later than twenty-four (24) hours before the scheduled program start time\, unless an emergency or other unforeseen circumstance requires shorter notice. \nWhen applicable\, DECODED® will provide additional information regarding rescheduling options or refunds for paid registrations. \n\nComplaint Resolution Policy\nDECODED® is committed to addressing participant concerns in a timely and professional manner. Participants who wish to report a complaint or concern regarding a Group Internet Based program should contact Cindy Watson\, Managing Director\, at stickguys@decoded.expert or 512-945-0144. \nComplaints will be reviewed by the appropriate DECODED® representative\, and DECODED® will make a reasonable effort to respond in a timely manner.
URL:https://decoded.expert/event/policy-implementation-gaps-that-lead-to-findings-what-mature-organizations-still-get-wrong/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Your Computer
ORGANIZER;CN="DECODED%C2%AE":MAILTO:stickguys@decoded.expert
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260708T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260708T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T181638
CREATED:20260507T221320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T192451Z
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SUMMARY:Grants Monitoring 201 – Risk Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Session Snapshot\nCourse Length & Format: 2-hour live\, interactive online training (Group Internet Based) \nCPE Credits: 2.0 CPE (Specialized Knowledge) \nDelivery Method: Group Internet Based \nField of Study: Specialized Knowledge \nPrerequisites: None \nKnowledge Level: Intermediate \nAdvance Preparation: None \nTarget Audience: Grant managers and administrators; Monitoring and compliance staff; Finance and program personnel; and Internal auditors. \nAttendance and CPE Credit Requirements: To receive CPE credit\, participants must attend the full session\, respond to all required attendance monitoring prompts\, and complete any required evaluation or attendance verification steps communicated during the program. \nClick Here to Register Now!\n\nEvent Details\nDate: July 8\, 2026 \nTime: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Central Time \nLocation: Live\, Online\, via Zoom \nCost: $295 (registration required) \n\nSession Description\nThis course is part of the DECODED® Grants Monitoring Series\, a practical training program designed to help public sector professionals build\, implement\, and sustain effective subrecipient monitoring programs grounded in 2 CFR Part 200. \nThis course focuses on developing a risk-based approach to monitoring that is both practical and defensible. Participants will learn how to identify\, evaluate\, and score risk across subrecipients\, and how those risk decisions drive monitoring frequency and depth. \nThe session emphasizes usability—avoiding overly complex models while ensuring decisions are well-supported and documented. \n\nParticipants Will Gain Practical Tools To\n\nApply monitoring concepts to real grant oversight environments.\nStrengthen documentation\, consistency\, and accountability in monitoring work.\nBuild skills that support defensible monitoring decisions across the grant lifecycle.\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\nAttendees will identify key risk factors impacting monitoring.\nAttendees will develop a structured risk scoring methodology.\nAttendees will document risk assessments in a defensible manner.\nAttendees will align monitoring activities with risk levels.\n\n\nCourse Topics\n\nUnderstanding Risk in Grants\nFinancial\, programmatic\, and compliance risk\nRisk Factors and Data Sources\nPrior findings\, funding size\, complexity\nBuilding a Risk Model\nScoring approaches\nWeighting factors\nApplying Risk to Monitoring\nFrequency and scope decisions\nDocumentation expectations\n\n\nPresented By\nNational speakers and experts in federal fiscal compliance\, indirect cost rates\, 2 CFR 200\, monitoring\, internal controls\, and public-sector compliance implementation. \n  \nMara Ash\, CIA\, CGFM\, CICA\, CRMA\, CGAP  \nCEO\, BFS Strategic Partners \nMara Ash is the CEO of BFS Strategic Partners and a nationally recognized public-sector compliance and accountability professional with more than 28 years of experience in financial management\, audit\, internal controls\, federal assistance compliance\, and grants management. Her work focuses on helping public-sector organizations translate complex requirements into practical\, defensible systems that strengthen accountability\, transparency\, and operational performance. \nMara develops and delivers professional education for external public-sector\, grants management\, audit\, and compliance audiences through BFS Strategic Partners and DECODED®. She is the author of the 2 CFR 200 Federal Assistance Guidance Series and founder of DECODED® Academy. \n  \nCindy Watson\, CICA \nManaging Director\, BFS Strategic Partners \nCindy Watson is the Managing Director of BFS Strategic Partners and a senior compliance and financial management professional with more than 25 years of experience in accounting\, federal and state grant compliance\, internal controls\, audit readiness\, monitoring\, and corrective action. She helps organizations build practical processes\, improve documentation\, and prepare for state and federal oversight. \nCindy’s expertise includes 2 CFR Part 200\, EDGAR\, subrecipient monitoring\, program and fiscal testing\, indirect cost rates\, cost allowability\, procurement compliance\, maintenance of effort\, excess cost\, audit procedures\, policy analysis\, automated reporting\, and corrective action implementation. She is the co-author of the 2 CFR 200 Federal Assistance Guidance Series. \n\nCall to Action\nClick Here to Register Now!\nAdvance registration is required. \n\nCPE Statement\nThis program is designed to support continuing professional education for government accountability and technical training purposes. Participants should confirm acceptance with their licensing body\, employer\, or audit organization. \nThis class is designed to meet 2.0 hours of the 24-hour governmental CPE requirement under Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book)\, in most cases. \n\nPolicies\n\nRefund Policy\nDECODED® offers both free and paid Group Internet Based programs. For paid live Group Internet Based programs\, cancellations made at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the scheduled program are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made three (3) to six (6) calendar days prior to the scheduled program may incur a 30% cancellation fee. Cancellations made within forty-eight (48) hours of the scheduled program may incur a 50% cancellation fee. \nFor free Group Internet Based programs\, no refund applies. \nTo request a refund or ask questions about a registration\, please contact Cindy Watson\, Managing Director\, at stickguys@decoded.expert or 512-945-0144. \n\nProgram Cancellation Policy\nIf DECODED® cancels a Group Internet Based program\, registered participants will be notified by email no later than twenty-four (24) hours before the scheduled program start time\, unless an emergency or other unforeseen circumstance requires shorter notice. \nWhen applicable\, DECODED® will provide additional information regarding rescheduling options or refunds for paid registrations. \n\nComplaint Resolution Policy\nDECODED® is committed to addressing participant concerns in a timely and professional manner. Participants who wish to report a complaint or concern regarding a Group Internet Based program should contact Cindy Watson\, Managing Director\, at stickguys@decoded.expert or 512-945-0144. \nComplaints will be reviewed by the appropriate DECODED® representative\, and DECODED® will make a reasonable effort to respond in a timely manner.
URL:https://decoded.expert/event/grants-monitoring-201-risk-assessment/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Your Computer
ORGANIZER;CN="DECODED%C2%AE":MAILTO:stickguys@decoded.expert
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260722T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260722T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T181638
CREATED:20260507T221802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T192509Z
UID:3319-1784714400-1784721600@decoded.expert
SUMMARY:Grants Monitoring 201 – Risk Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Session Snapshot\nCourse Length & Format: 2-hour live\, interactive online training (Group Internet Based) \nCPE Credits: 2.0 CPE (Specialized Knowledge) \nDelivery Method: Group Internet Based \nField of Study: Specialized Knowledge \nPrerequisites: None \nKnowledge Level: Intermediate \nAdvance Preparation: None \nTarget Audience: Grant managers and administrators; Monitoring and compliance staff; Finance and program personnel; and Internal auditors. \nAttendance and CPE Credit Requirements: To receive CPE credit\, participants must attend the full session\, respond to all required attendance monitoring prompts\, and complete any required evaluation or attendance verification steps communicated during the program. \nClick Here to Register Now!\n\nEvent Details\nDate: July 22\, 2026 \nTime: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Central Time \nLocation: Live\, Online\, via Zoom \nCost: $295 (registration required) \n\nSession Description\nThis course is part of the DECODED® Grants Monitoring Series\, a practical training program designed to help public sector professionals build\, implement\, and sustain effective subrecipient monitoring programs grounded in 2 CFR Part 200. \nThis course focuses on developing a risk-based approach to monitoring that is both practical and defensible. Participants will learn how to identify\, evaluate\, and score risk across subrecipients\, and how those risk decisions drive monitoring frequency and depth. \nThe session emphasizes usability—avoiding overly complex models while ensuring decisions are well-supported and documented. \n\nParticipants Will Gain Practical Tools To\n\nApply monitoring concepts to real grant oversight environments.\nStrengthen documentation\, consistency\, and accountability in monitoring work.\nBuild skills that support defensible monitoring decisions across the grant lifecycle.\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\nAttendees will identify key risk factors impacting monitoring.\nAttendees will develop a structured risk scoring methodology.\nAttendees will document risk assessments in a defensible manner.\nAttendees will align monitoring activities with risk levels.\n\n\nCourse Topics\n\nUnderstanding Risk in Grants\nFinancial\, programmatic\, and compliance risk\nRisk Factors and Data Sources\nPrior findings\, funding size\, complexity\nBuilding a Risk Model\nScoring approaches\nWeighting factors\nApplying Risk to Monitoring\nFrequency and scope decisions\nDocumentation expectations\n\n\nPresented By\nNational speakers and experts in federal fiscal compliance\, indirect cost rates\, 2 CFR 200\, monitoring\, internal controls\, and public-sector compliance implementation. \n  \nMara Ash\, CIA\, CGFM\, CICA\, CRMA\, CGAP  \nCEO\, BFS Strategic Partners \nMara Ash is the CEO of BFS Strategic Partners and a nationally recognized public-sector compliance and accountability professional with more than 28 years of experience in financial management\, audit\, internal controls\, federal assistance compliance\, and grants management. Her work focuses on helping public-sector organizations translate complex requirements into practical\, defensible systems that strengthen accountability\, transparency\, and operational performance. \nMara develops and delivers professional education for external public-sector\, grants management\, audit\, and compliance audiences through BFS Strategic Partners and DECODED®. She is the author of the 2 CFR 200 Federal Assistance Guidance Series and founder of DECODED® Academy. \n  \nCindy Watson\, CICA \nManaging Director\, BFS Strategic Partners \nCindy Watson is the Managing Director of BFS Strategic Partners and a senior compliance and financial management professional with more than 25 years of experience in accounting\, federal and state grant compliance\, internal controls\, audit readiness\, monitoring\, and corrective action. She helps organizations build practical processes\, improve documentation\, and prepare for state and federal oversight. \nCindy’s expertise includes 2 CFR Part 200\, EDGAR\, subrecipient monitoring\, program and fiscal testing\, indirect cost rates\, cost allowability\, procurement compliance\, maintenance of effort\, excess cost\, audit procedures\, policy analysis\, automated reporting\, and corrective action implementation. She is the co-author of the 2 CFR 200 Federal Assistance Guidance Series. \n\nCall to Action\nClick Here to Register Now!\nAdvance registration is required. \n\nCPE Statement\nThis program is designed to support continuing professional education for government accountability and technical training purposes. Participants should confirm acceptance with their licensing body\, employer\, or audit organization. \nThis class is designed to meet 2.0 hours of the 24-hour governmental CPE requirement under Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book)\, in most cases. \n\nPolicies\n\nRefund Policy\nDECODED® offers both free and paid Group Internet Based programs. For paid live Group Internet Based programs\, cancellations made at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the scheduled program are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made three (3) to six (6) calendar days prior to the scheduled program may incur a 30% cancellation fee. Cancellations made within forty-eight (48) hours of the scheduled program may incur a 50% cancellation fee. \nFor free Group Internet Based programs\, no refund applies. \nTo request a refund or ask questions about a registration\, please contact Cindy Watson\, Managing Director\, at stickguys@decoded.expert or 512-945-0144. \n\nProgram Cancellation Policy\nIf DECODED® cancels a Group Internet Based program\, registered participants will be notified by email no later than twenty-four (24) hours before the scheduled program start time\, unless an emergency or other unforeseen circumstance requires shorter notice. \nWhen applicable\, DECODED® will provide additional information regarding rescheduling options or refunds for paid registrations. \n\nComplaint Resolution Policy\nDECODED® is committed to addressing participant concerns in a timely and professional manner. Participants who wish to report a complaint or concern regarding a Group Internet Based program should contact Cindy Watson\, Managing Director\, at stickguys@decoded.expert or 512-945-0144. \nComplaints will be reviewed by the appropriate DECODED® representative\, and DECODED® will make a reasonable effort to respond in a timely manner.
URL:https://decoded.expert/event/grants-monitoring-201-risk-assessment-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Your Computer
ORGANIZER;CN="DECODED%C2%AE":MAILTO:stickguys@decoded.expert
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260805T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260805T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T181638
CREATED:20260507T222317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T180643Z
UID:3321-1785927600-1785931200@decoded.expert
SUMMARY:Managing Compliance Across Complex Funding Portfolios
DESCRIPTION:Session Snapshot\nCourse Length & Format: 1-hour live\, interactive online training (Group Internet Based) \nCPE Credits: 1.0 CPE (Specialized Knowledge) \nDelivery Method: Group Internet Based \nField of Study: Specialized Knowledge \nPrerequisites: None \nKnowledge Level: Intermediate \nAdvance Preparation: None \nTarget Audience: Organizations managing multiple federal funding streams\, research environments\, decentralized programs\, or layered oversight structures. \nAttendance and CPE Credit Requirements: To receive CPE credit\, participants must attend the full session\, respond to all required attendance monitoring prompts\, and complete any required evaluation or attendance verification steps communicated during the program. \nClick Here to Register Now!\n  \nEvent Details\nDate: August 5\, 2026 \nTime: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Central Time \nLocation: Live\, Online\, via Zoom \nCost: $99 (registration required) \n\nSession Description\nAs funding portfolios expand\, compliance risk multiplies. Decentralized departments\, layered funding streams\, subrecipient relationships\, and cost sharing requirements create environments where oversight can fragment quickly. \nThis session explores how to maintain centralized compliance visibility across complex portfolios and prepare documentation structures that withstand monitoring and audit scrutiny. \n\nParticipants Will Gain Practical Tools To\n\nImprove visibility across programs\, departments\, and funding streams.\nIdentify risk points created by decentralization and layered requirements.\nBuild documentation structures that help leadership see portfolio-wide exposure.\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\nAttendees will differentiate subrecipients from contractors in complex environments.\nAttendees will evaluate decentralized oversight models for risk exposure.\nAttendees will analyze cost sharing\, effort\, and procurement documentation challenges.\nAttendees will design monitoring approaches that improve portfolio-wide visibility.\nAttendees will prepare documentation frameworks that withstand audit review.\n\n\nPresented By\nNational speakers and experts in federal fiscal compliance\, indirect cost rates\, 2 CFR 200\, monitoring\, internal controls\, and public-sector compliance implementation. \n  \nMara Ash\, CIA\, CGFM\, CICA\, CRMA\, CGAP  \nCEO\, BFS Strategic Partners \nMara Ash is the CEO of BFS Strategic Partners and a nationally recognized public-sector compliance and accountability professional with more than 28 years of experience in financial management\, audit\, internal controls\, federal assistance compliance\, and grants management. Her work focuses on helping public-sector organizations translate complex requirements into practical\, defensible systems that strengthen accountability\, transparency\, and operational performance. \nMara develops and delivers professional education for external public-sector\, grants management\, audit\, and compliance audiences through BFS Strategic Partners and DECODED®. She is the author of the 2 CFR 200 Federal Assistance Guidance Series and founder of DECODED® Academy. \n  \nCindy Watson\, CICA \nManaging Director\, BFS Strategic Partners \nCindy Watson is the Managing Director of BFS Strategic Partners and a senior compliance and financial management professional with more than 25 years of experience in accounting\, federal and state grant compliance\, internal controls\, audit readiness\, monitoring\, and corrective action. She helps organizations build practical processes\, improve documentation\, and prepare for state and federal oversight. \nCindy’s expertise includes 2 CFR Part 200\, EDGAR\, subrecipient monitoring\, program and fiscal testing\, indirect cost rates\, cost allowability\, procurement compliance\, maintenance of effort\, excess cost\, audit procedures\, policy analysis\, automated reporting\, and corrective action implementation. She is the co-author of the 2 CFR 200 Federal Assistance Guidance Series. \n\nCall to Action\nClick Here to Register Now!\nAdvance registration is required. \n\nCPE Statement\nThis program is designed to support continuing professional education for government accountability and technical training purposes. Participants should confirm acceptance with their licensing body\, employer\, or audit organization. \nThis class is designed to meet 1.0 hours of the 24-hour governmental CPE requirement under Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book)\, in most cases. \n\nPolicies\n\nRefund Policy\nDECODED® offers both free and paid Group Internet Based programs. For paid live Group Internet Based programs\, cancellations made at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the scheduled program are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made three (3) to six (6) calendar days prior to the scheduled program may incur a 30% cancellation fee. Cancellations made within forty-eight (48) hours of the scheduled program may incur a 50% cancellation fee. \nFor free Group Internet Based programs\, no refund applies. \nTo request a refund or ask questions about a registration\, please contact Cindy Watson\, Managing Director\, at stickguys@decoded.expert or 512-945-0144. \n\nProgram Cancellation Policy\nIf DECODED® cancels a Group Internet Based program\, registered participants will be notified by email no later than twenty-four (24) hours before the scheduled program start time\, unless an emergency or other unforeseen circumstance requires shorter notice. \nWhen applicable\, DECODED® will provide additional information regarding rescheduling options or refunds for paid registrations. \n\nComplaint Resolution Policy\nDECODED® is committed to addressing participant concerns in a timely and professional manner. Participants who wish to report a complaint or concern regarding a Group Internet Based program should contact Cindy Watson\, Managing Director\, at stickguys@decoded.expert or 512-945-0144. \nComplaints will be reviewed by the appropriate DECODED® representative\, and DECODED® will make a reasonable effort to respond in a timely manner.
URL:https://decoded.expert/event/managing-compliance-across-complex-funding-portfolios/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Your Computer
ORGANIZER;CN="DECODED%C2%AE":MAILTO:stickguys@decoded.expert
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260812T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260812T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T181638
CREATED:20260508T155545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T192554Z
UID:3328-1786528800-1786536000@decoded.expert
SUMMARY:Grants Monitoring 301 – Building the Monitoring Program
DESCRIPTION:Session Snapshot\nCourse Length & Format: 2-hour live\, interactive online training (Group Internet Based) \nCPE Credits: 2.0 CPE (Specialized Knowledge) \nDelivery Method: Group Internet Based \nField of Study: Specialized Knowledge \nPrerequisites: None \nKnowledge Level: Intermediate \nAdvance Preparation: None \nTarget Audience: Grant managers and administrators; Monitoring and compliance staff; Finance and program personnel; and Internal auditors. \nAttendance and CPE Credit Requirements: To receive CPE credit\, participants must attend the full session\, respond to all required attendance monitoring prompts\, and complete any required evaluation or attendance verification steps communicated during the program. \nClick Here to Register Now!\n  \nEvent Details\nDate: August 12\, 2026 \nTime: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Central Time \nLocation: Live\, Online\, via Zoom \nCost: $295 (registration required) \n\nSession Description\nThis course is part of the DECODED® Grants Monitoring Series\, a practical training program designed to help public sector professionals build\, implement\, and sustain effective subrecipient monitoring programs grounded in 2 CFR Part 200. \nThis course provides a structured approach to designing a monitoring program that is scalable\, repeatable\, and aligned with organizational operations. Participants will learn how to build policies\, procedures\, workflows\, and monitoring plans that support effective oversight and compliance. \n\nParticipants Will Gain Practical Tools To\n\nApply monitoring concepts to real grant oversight environments.\nStrengthen documentation\, consistency\, and accountability in monitoring work.\nBuild skills that support defensible monitoring decisions across the grant lifecycle.\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\nAttendees will design a monitoring framework.\nAttendees will develop policies and procedures.\nAttendees will establish roles and workflows.\n\n\nCourse Topics\n\nProgram Structure and Design\nRoles and Responsibilities\nPolicies and Procedures Development\nMonitoring Plans and Schedules\nClose-out\nAnnual Reporting\n\n\nPresented By\nNational speakers and experts in federal fiscal compliance\, indirect cost rates\, 2 CFR 200\, monitoring\, internal controls\, and public-sector compliance implementation. \n  \nMara Ash\, CIA\, CGFM\, CICA\, CRMA\, CGAP  \nCEO\, BFS Strategic Partners \nMara Ash is the CEO of BFS Strategic Partners and a nationally recognized public-sector compliance and accountability professional with more than 28 years of experience in financial management\, audit\, internal controls\, federal assistance compliance\, and grants management. Her work focuses on helping public-sector organizations translate complex requirements into practical\, defensible systems that strengthen accountability\, transparency\, and operational performance. \nMara develops and delivers professional education for external public-sector\, grants management\, audit\, and compliance audiences through BFS Strategic Partners and DECODED®. She is the author of the 2 CFR 200 Federal Assistance Guidance Series and founder of DECODED® Academy. \n  \nCindy Watson\, CICA \nManaging Director\, BFS Strategic Partners \nCindy Watson is the Managing Director of BFS Strategic Partners and a senior compliance and financial management professional with more than 25 years of experience in accounting\, federal and state grant compliance\, internal controls\, audit readiness\, monitoring\, and corrective action. She helps organizations build practical processes\, improve documentation\, and prepare for state and federal oversight. \nCindy’s expertise includes 2 CFR Part 200\, EDGAR\, subrecipient monitoring\, program and fiscal testing\, indirect cost rates\, cost allowability\, procurement compliance\, maintenance of effort\, excess cost\, audit procedures\, policy analysis\, automated reporting\, and corrective action implementation. She is the co-author of the 2 CFR 200 Federal Assistance Guidance Series. \n\nCall to Action\nClick Here to Register Now!\nAdvance registration is required. \n  \nCPE Statement\nThis program is designed to support continuing professional education for government accountability and technical training purposes. Participants should confirm acceptance with their licensing body\, employer\, or audit organization. \nThis class is designed to meet 2.0 hours of the 24-hour governmental CPE requirement under Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book)\, in most cases. \n\nPolicies\n\nRefund Policy\nDECODED® offers both free and paid Group Internet Based programs. For paid live Group Internet Based programs\, cancellations made at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the scheduled program are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made three (3) to six (6) calendar days prior to the scheduled program may incur a 30% cancellation fee. Cancellations made within forty-eight (48) hours of the scheduled program may incur a 50% cancellation fee. \nFor free Group Internet Based programs\, no refund applies. \nTo request a refund or ask questions about a registration\, please contact Cindy Watson\, Managing Director\, at stickguys@decoded.expert or 512-945-0144. \n\nProgram Cancellation Policy\nIf DECODED® cancels a Group Internet Based program\, registered participants will be notified by email no later than twenty-four (24) hours before the scheduled program start time\, unless an emergency or other unforeseen circumstance requires shorter notice. \nWhen applicable\, DECODED® will provide additional information regarding rescheduling options or refunds for paid registrations. \n\nComplaint Resolution Policy\nDECODED® is committed to addressing participant concerns in a timely and professional manner. Participants who wish to report a complaint or concern regarding a Group Internet Based program should contact Cindy Watson\, Managing Director\, at stickguys@decoded.expert or 512-945-0144. \nComplaints will be reviewed by the appropriate DECODED® representative\, and DECODED® will make a reasonable effort to respond in a timely manner.
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SUMMARY:Grants Monitoring 301 – Building the Monitoring Program
DESCRIPTION:Session Snapshot\nCourse Length & Format: 2-hour live\, interactive online training (Group Internet Based) \nCPE Credits: 2.0 CPE (Specialized Knowledge) \nDelivery Method: Group Internet Based \nField of Study: Specialized Knowledge \nPrerequisites: None \nKnowledge Level: Intermediate \nAdvance Preparation: None \nTarget Audience: Grant managers and administrators; Monitoring and compliance staff; Finance and program personnel; and Internal auditors. \nAttendance and CPE Credit Requirements: To receive CPE credit\, participants must attend the full session\, respond to all required attendance monitoring prompts\, and complete any required evaluation or attendance verification steps communicated during the program. \nClick Here to Register Now!\n  \nEvent Details\nDate: August 27\, 2026 \nTime: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Central Time \nLocation: Live\, Online\, via Zoom \nCost: $295 (registration required) \n\nSession Description\nThis course is part of the DECODED® Grants Monitoring Series\, a practical training program designed to help public sector professionals build\, implement\, and sustain effective subrecipient monitoring programs grounded in 2 CFR Part 200. \nThis course provides a structured approach to designing a monitoring program that is scalable\, repeatable\, and aligned with organizational operations. Participants will learn how to build policies\, procedures\, workflows\, and monitoring plans that support effective oversight and compliance. \n\nParticipants Will Gain Practical Tools To\n\nApply monitoring concepts to real grant oversight environments.\nStrengthen documentation\, consistency\, and accountability in monitoring work.\nBuild skills that support defensible monitoring decisions across the grant lifecycle.\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\nAttendees will design a monitoring framework.\nAttendees will develop policies and procedures.\nAttendees will establish roles and workflows.\n\n\nCourse Topics\n\nProgram Structure and Design\nRoles and Responsibilities\nPolicies and Procedures Development\nMonitoring Plans and Schedules\nClose-out\nAnnual Reporting\n\n\nPresented By\nNational speakers and experts in federal fiscal compliance\, indirect cost rates\, 2 CFR 200\, monitoring\, internal controls\, and public-sector compliance implementation. \n  \nMara Ash\, CIA\, CGFM\, CICA\, CRMA\, CGAP  \nCEO\, BFS Strategic Partners \nMara Ash is the CEO of BFS Strategic Partners and a nationally recognized public-sector compliance and accountability professional with more than 28 years of experience in financial management\, audit\, internal controls\, federal assistance compliance\, and grants management. Her work focuses on helping public-sector organizations translate complex requirements into practical\, defensible systems that strengthen accountability\, transparency\, and operational performance. \nMara develops and delivers professional education for external public-sector\, grants management\, audit\, and compliance audiences through BFS Strategic Partners and DECODED®. She is the author of the 2 CFR 200 Federal Assistance Guidance Series and founder of DECODED® Academy. \n  \nCindy Watson\, CICA \nManaging Director\, BFS Strategic Partners \nCindy Watson is the Managing Director of BFS Strategic Partners and a senior compliance and financial management professional with more than 25 years of experience in accounting\, federal and state grant compliance\, internal controls\, audit readiness\, monitoring\, and corrective action. She helps organizations build practical processes\, improve documentation\, and prepare for state and federal oversight. \nCindy’s expertise includes 2 CFR Part 200\, EDGAR\, subrecipient monitoring\, program and fiscal testing\, indirect cost rates\, cost allowability\, procurement compliance\, maintenance of effort\, excess cost\, audit procedures\, policy analysis\, automated reporting\, and corrective action implementation. She is the co-author of the 2 CFR 200 Federal Assistance Guidance Series. \n\nCall to Action\nClick Here to Register Now!\nAdvance registration is required. \n  \nCPE Statement\nThis program is designed to support continuing professional education for government accountability and technical training purposes. Participants should confirm acceptance with their licensing body\, employer\, or audit organization. \nThis class is designed to meet 2.0 hours of the 24-hour governmental CPE requirement under Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book)\, in most cases. \n\nPolicies\n\nRefund Policy\nDECODED® offers both free and paid Group Internet Based programs. For paid live Group Internet Based programs\, cancellations made at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the scheduled program are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made three (3) to six (6) calendar days prior to the scheduled program may incur a 30% cancellation fee. Cancellations made within forty-eight (48) hours of the scheduled program may incur a 50% cancellation fee. \nFor free Group Internet Based programs\, no refund applies. \nTo request a refund or ask questions about a registration\, please contact Cindy Watson\, Managing Director\, at stickguys@decoded.expert or 512-945-0144. \n\nProgram Cancellation Policy\nIf DECODED® cancels a Group Internet Based program\, registered participants will be notified by email no later than twenty-four (24) hours before the scheduled program start time\, unless an emergency or other unforeseen circumstance requires shorter notice. \nWhen applicable\, DECODED® will provide additional information regarding rescheduling options or refunds for paid registrations. \n\nComplaint Resolution Policy\nDECODED® is committed to addressing participant concerns in a timely and professional manner. Participants who wish to report a complaint or concern regarding a Group Internet Based program should contact Cindy Watson\, Managing Director\, at stickguys@decoded.expert or 512-945-0144. \nComplaints will be reviewed by the appropriate DECODED® representative\, and DECODED® will make a reasonable effort to respond in a timely manner.
URL:https://decoded.expert/event/grants-monitoring-301-building-the-monitoring-program-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Your Computer
ORGANIZER;CN="DECODED%C2%AE":MAILTO:stickguys@decoded.expert
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