This session will provide an overview of the reviews and audits conducted by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA). Learn about the types of audits, how to address the audit process, and how to deal with audit positions and written findings. Learning Objectives: By the end of the webinar you should be able to:  Be able to describe the similarities and differences between a review and an audit;  Understand what areas DCAA is responsible for auditing and DCMA is responsible for reviewing;  Understand the current DCMA and DCAA initiatives and how they impact the contracting industry;  Recognize potential challenges and corresponding mitigation strategies for auditees; and  Understand current auditor expectations and challenges.

The legislative and regulatory priorities change from one President to another, sometimes dramatically. The government contract area is highly regulated and these changes can have significant impacts on contractors. This update will forecast what contractors should expect from the incoming Administration in the next 4 years. Learning Objectives:  Emerging Legislative Priorities  Early look at impact on contractors

New regulations, executive orders, class deviations, statutes, protests, and litigation all ensure that the compliance landscape for government contracts is always evolving at a breakneck pace. These changes can be difficult to track, but Federal Publication Seminars' Quarterly Update gathers the most significant changes and distills them for government contracting professionals. That usually (but not always) includes updates to:  Cybersecurity requirements  Changes to labor regulations and enforcement  Domestic preferences; and  Small business regulations Each session will be jammed packed with the latest information and is a valuable tool in staying up to date in an ever-changing environment.

Multi-segment corporations play a significant role in government contracting, leveraging diverse capabilities across industries. However, the structure of having multiple segments report to a centralized home office isn't limited to large corporations. Contractors offering a mix of commercial and government products or services can benefit from segmenting these lines of business with centralized management and shared services. While this structure provides operational advantages, it also introduces unique compliance challenges under government contracting regulations. In this session, we'll start with an overview of regulatory requirements and guidance for cost accounting in multi-segment and home office settings, then explore the benefits and challenges of multi-segment structures in government contracting. By the end, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of:  Definitions of segments and home offices in government contracting  FAR and CAS requirements related to multi-segment and home office cost accounting  Operational benefits of multi-segment structures  Compliance challenges associated with multi-segment accounting Learning Objectives: Upon completing this webinar, participants will be able to identify key compliance requirements for multi-segment corporations in government contracting and apply best practices for structuring segments and home offices to align with regulatory standards.

Join us for an informational webinar on the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) and its crucial role in cybersecurity and safeguarding protected data for defense contractors. This session will delve into the requirements of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and the importance of thoroughly vetting your cloud service providers to ensure compliance. Gain a strong understanding of how FedRAMP and CMMC intersect, the steps necessary to meet these stringent cybersecurity standards, and best practices for maintaining robust data protection within your organization. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn more about cybersecurity compliance for government contractors and ensure your business stays ahead of all the coming changes. Here's What You'll Learn During this Webinar:  Why FedRAMP is important to defense contractors and how it affects your business with the federal government  Why cloud service providers need to demonstrate FedRAMP Moderate or High security for CMMC compliance  The latest updates on cybersecurity compliance requirements for government contractors

A contractor's Disclosure Statement is its benchmark for conducting business with Uncle Sam. We'll kick off this web series with an overview of the CASB Disclosure Statement. Specifically, we'll discuss the applicability and trigger requirements for CAS and the Disclosure Statement. Next, we'll discuss the Disclosure Statement and define the cost accounting practices described within it. The first session will preview the web series and establish the foundation for the following 3 sessions, where we delve into greater detail and provide perspective on some of the most often raised compliance challenges.

Uniform Guidance isn't uniform and it is vital that Federal award administrators understand how to navigate the regulatory framework that covers Federal grants and cooperative agreements (i.e., Federal financial assistance). During this session, we will provide participants with an overview of OMB's regulatory framework (i.e., "Uniform Guidance"), discuss the agency supplemental regulations, review the history and applicability of the Federal award regulatory requirements, and provide an initial introduction to OMB's 2024 revisions to Uniform Guidance. Learning Objectives:  Understanding the regulatory framework governing Federal financial assistance  Exploring the Cost Principles governing the allowability, allocability, and reasonableness of costs incurred under our Federal programs  Introduction to OMB's 2024 revisions to Uniform Guidance

Completing the benchmark which we call the Disclosure Statement involves a multidisciplinary team comprised of functional areas that may include Accounting/Finance, Human Resources, Treasury, Program, and Pricing members. In this session, we walk through the Disclosure Statement -- Specifically, the cover sheet, eight parts of the Disclosure Statement, and the continuation sheet. We'll describe the resources supporting each section and the requirements.

In this session, we will dive into the post-award administrative topics that can pose the largest amount of risk to even the most seasoned award recipients. Unfortunately, the Uniform Guidance regulation is great at telling organizations `what' they must do when performing under Federal awards, however, they do not always tell organizations `how' to establish compliant practices and processes that will fulfill the expectations of Federal agencies. During this session, we will address key administrative requirements and the associated best practices for award administration. Learning Objectives:  Understanding the revisions to post-award administrative requirements necessary for the successful and compliant execution of your Federal awards. This session will cover the areas of: o Timekeeping o Procurement o Subrecipient Monitoring o Post-closeout adjustments & continuing responsibilities

Once documented, now it's time for customer inspection. Learn the fundamental audit and administration expectations when supporting adequacy and compliance audits. Disclosure Statements are subject to two types of audits: Adequacy and compliance. The adequacy audit is a barrier to entry audit, meaning the lack of a "clean" opinion can impede a CAS contract award. Additionally, the compliance audits include audit programs identified to each of the 19 standards. In this session, participants will become familiar with the common audits supporting CASB Disclosure Statement compliance and identify conventional risks and readiness strategies to help mitigate audit risks.