This program will cover the Pre-Award Survey (Standard Form 1408) as well as the DFARS Accounting System Rule including Timekeeping, Labor Distribution and Billing.

Session I will introduce topics relating to fiscal law, including the constitutional foundation for such law, the U.S. Supreme Court's fiscal philosophy, key terminology, distinctions between budget authority versus contract authority, the use of appropriations acts vs. authorization acts, responsibilities of the Comptroller General of the United States, legacy accounting classifications (i.e., fund cites), and general limitations on the use of appropriated funds - including those relating to purpose, time, and amount.

Session II will discuss pertinent statutes, regulations, and other resources for understanding appropriations laws and associated limitations.

: Session III will address time limits on the availability of different appropriated funds; the application of the Bona Fide Needs Rule to services contracts, multiple year appropriations, revolving funds, interagency acquisitions, and some exceptions to that rule

This session will discuss the ADA's fiscal controls; explore Purpose-Time-Amount Violations of the ADA; and identify sanctions for ADA violations and the requirement to report them in a timely manner. In addition, we will discuss the importance of accounting properly for commitments and obligations; identify the amounts to commit and obligate for different types of contractual actions; and address the rules of obligation pertaining to bid protests, contract changes, contract terminations, litigation, and other circumstances.

From the FAR Overhaul to a higher certified cost or pricing data threshold, tighter CPSR scrutiny, and evolving CMMC expectations, 2026 reshaped what a defensible contractor compliance program looks like.

In this session, we will introduce attendees to the three pillars of Costpoint with an introduction to each of Accounts, Organizations and Project.

This presentation explores how artificial intelligence is transforming the government contracting lifecycle, from opportunity capture and proposal development through project execution, compliance, audit, and contract closeout.

This session will provide users with an introduction to the Costpoint Planning Module and its role in supporting organizational budgeting, project budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.