February 2025 Virtual Federal Finance Training

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1. Session 1: Federal Regulations Review and EDGAR 2024 Revisions ticket

   Recent updates to critical federal regulations have revealed the necessity for program and finance K-12 education leaders to understand the federal regulation revision process and its importance. In addition, the recently revised Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) for 2024 will significantly impact the management of federal education funds. How can you be prepared to implement EDGAR revisions effectively? School districts, charter schools, and education agency leaders should have a basic understanding of the federal regulation revision process to better understand the context and the intent of the revisions. It is also essential for organizations to become familiar with the recent EDGAR revisions and understand how the updates might impact program implementation at the state and local levels. This session will go over the federal regulation revision process outlined under federal statutes and provide an overview of the critical EDGAR revisions. Our presenters will help participants better understand the new compliance landscape. Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (PT) / 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (ET)

   Recent updates to critical federal regulations have revealed the necessity for program and finance K-12 education leaders to understand the federal regulation revision process and its importance. In addition, the recently revised Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) for 2024 will significantly impact the management of federal education funds. How can you be prepared to implement EDGAR revisions effectively? School districts, charter schools, and education agency leaders should have a basic understanding of the federal regulation revision process to better understand the context and the intent of the revisions. It is also essential for organizations to become familiar with the recent EDGAR revisions and understand how the updates might impact program implementation at the state and local levels. This session will go over the federal regulation revision process outlined under federal statutes and provide an overview of the critical EDGAR revisions. Our presenters will help participants better understand the new compliance landscape. Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (PT) / 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (ET)

   $120.00

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2. Session 2: Uniform Grant Guidance 2024 Revisions - Final Ruling ticket

   The recently revised Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as Uniform Grant Guidance) will significantly impact the management of federal grants at the state and local levels. How do you ensure your organization is interpreting and implementing the revisions effectively? It is crucial that SEAs and LEAs familiarize themselves with the recent OMB Uniform Grant Guidance revisions and understand how the critical changes might impact the implementation of programs at the state and local levels. This session will break down the revisions, offering clear insight into how they affect grant administration processes, highlighting key changes to cost allocation principles, procurement standards, and audit requirements. Exploring these revisions will empower school and district leaders to make informed decisions and adapt their practices and policies to meet the new federal guideline. Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (PT) / 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (ET)

   The recently revised Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as Uniform Grant Guidance) will significantly impact the management of federal grants at the state and local levels. How do you ensure your organization is interpreting and implementing the revisions effectively? It is crucial that SEAs and LEAs familiarize themselves with the recent OMB Uniform Grant Guidance revisions and understand how the critical changes might impact the implementation of programs at the state and local levels. This session will break down the revisions, offering clear insight into how they affect grant administration processes, highlighting key changes to cost allocation principles, procurement standards, and audit requirements. Exploring these revisions will empower school and district leaders to make informed decisions and adapt their practices and policies to meet the new federal guideline. Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (PT) / 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (ET)

   $120.00

   + $7.29 fee

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3. Session 3: How To Effectively Develop a Budget ticket

   A well-planned budget supports educational goals, facilitates resource allocation and grant management, and ensures financial sustainability. Developing robust, effective budgets that align with their schools' educational objectives and priorities is a critical skill for educational leaders and school finance professionals. What are the required and recommended processes to develop an effective budget? A budget is a clear reflection of an organization's priorities. This session will explore the key components of a well-developed budget and cover the essential techniques for creating a budget plan, accounting for changes in revenue or priorities, and managing the budget throughout the fiscal year. Through this training session, participants will gain a deep understanding of the importance of strategic budget development aligned with the educational priorities at the state and local levels. Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (PT) / 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (ET)

   A well-planned budget supports educational goals, facilitates resource allocation and grant management, and ensures financial sustainability. Developing robust, effective budgets that align with their schools' educational objectives and priorities is a critical skill for educational leaders and school finance professionals. What are the required and recommended processes to develop an effective budget? A budget is a clear reflection of an organization's priorities. This session will explore the key components of a well-developed budget and cover the essential techniques for creating a budget plan, accounting for changes in revenue or priorities, and managing the budget throughout the fiscal year. Through this training session, participants will gain a deep understanding of the importance of strategic budget development aligned with the educational priorities at the state and local levels. Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025 Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (PT) / 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (ET)

   $120.00

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4. Session 4: Internal Controls Requirements and the Green Book ticket

   Recent updates to the Uniform Grant Guidance call for SEAs and LEAs to document internal control procedures in alignment with the “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government”, also commonly referred to as the “Green Book”, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. These internal controls standards may also be aligned with the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) Integrated Framework. Is your organization familiar with the Green Book or COSO internal controls standards? Grant recipients and subrecipients must establish strong internal controls because they have a direct impact on federal education program performance. This session will dive into the standards established within the Green Book as well as the COSO Framework. WestEd presenters will highlight the most relevant internal control components while also covering the key differences. LEAs and SEAs will walk away with an understanding of the updated internal control requirements under the Uniform Grant Guidance and develop strategies for implementing effective internal controls into their financial management systems. Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025 Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (PT) / 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (ET)

   Recent updates to the Uniform Grant Guidance call for SEAs and LEAs to document internal control procedures in alignment with the “Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government”, also commonly referred to as the “Green Book”, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. These internal controls standards may also be aligned with the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) Integrated Framework. Is your organization familiar with the Green Book or COSO internal controls standards? Grant recipients and subrecipients must establish strong internal controls because they have a direct impact on federal education program performance. This session will dive into the standards established within the Green Book as well as the COSO Framework. WestEd presenters will highlight the most relevant internal control components while also covering the key differences. LEAs and SEAs will walk away with an understanding of the updated internal control requirements under the Uniform Grant Guidance and develop strategies for implementing effective internal controls into their financial management systems. Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025 Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (PT) / 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (ET)

   $120.00

   + $7.29 fee

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