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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.
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260617T110000
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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.
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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.
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