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.

This 4-part Disclosure Statement webinar series is a practical guide to explaining the requirements, process, and common challenges encountered by contractors and oversight officials alike. Understanding the compliance requirements is essential to facilitate compliance in CAS-covered contracts.

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

Discover the critical updates to the 2024 Uniform Guidance revisions with this comprehensive webinar series. This 3-part webinar series is designed for Federal award administrators, these sessions will provide essential insights into regulatory changes, compliance strategies, and cost recovery best practices to safeguard your organization's Federal funding opportunities.

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.

Is your current indirect cost allocation strategy right for your organization? One of the major benefits afforded by the implementation of Uniform Guidance is the ability for award recipients to negotiate indirect cost rates with the federal government. Unfortunately, many organizations still have not taken full advantage of this benefit. We live in a time where Federal budgets are shrinking and indirect rates are under increased scrutiny. It has never been more important for award recipients to ensure they are efficiently recovering their fair share of administrative costs on Federal awards. If "Set-It-And-Forget-It" is your organization's current strategy for indirect cost recovery this session is for you! In this session, we will examine the updates to the De Minimis rate, the Appendices to 2 CFR 200, and learn how to utilize these changes to optimize your organization's current cost recovery practices. Learning Objectives:  Benefits of having a Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement  How to leverage your rates once approved  Best Practices for evaluating your indirect cost recovery practices  Updates to Uniform Guidance

Uh oh, we've got a revision, update, or change -now what? In this final session, we explore revisions and updates to the CASB Disclosure Statement and changes to cost accounting practices. We'll describe the difference between administrative changes, changes to cost accounting practices, and the exceptions provided for in the regulations and guidance.

U.S. export controls have shifted rapidly in the last few years, and more changes are expected under the Trump Administration. This webinar will assist you in understanding fundamental concepts related to U.S. export controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Attendees will learn how to spot or identify potential ITAR and EAR compliance risks and will gain an understanding of basic compliance practices and tools for mitigating such risks, including a discussion of potential priorities under the incoming Administration. Learning Objectives: 1. Overview of U.S. Export Controls including (i) relevant agencies and regulations, (ii) basic terminology and buzz words, and (ii) consequences of non-compliance including examples. 2. Basic Concepts for Identifying Risk including (i) export jurisdiction and classification (the Order of Review), (ii) technical data and deemed exports, (iii) prohibited destinations, end users, and end uses; (iv) ITAR registration and ITAR/EAR licensing requirements. 3. Compliance Practices and Tools for Mitigating Risk such as (i) implementing an effective compliance program; (ii) utilizing commodity jurisdiction and classification determinations; (iii) screening and due diligence; (iv) voluntary self disclosures, (v) training and staying up to date. 4. Key Export Control Areas to Watch under the new Administration including an initial assessment of export control related priorities.

Title: Government/Prime/Sub Relationships - Why Can't We Just Flow-Down Everything? (Session 1 of Subcontracting for Primes and Subs Series 2025) Session I will discuss important considerations relating to the relationships between U.S. Government customers, prime contractors, and their associated subcontractors. Topics will include "privity of contract", government versus commercial contracting, U.S. versus commercial law, and bilateral versus unilateral contracts. We'll also explore important definitions, including "acquisition", "contract", "subcontract", "subcontractor", "inter-company transfers", "commercial products/services", and more. Learning Objectives: This session will identify foundational considerations for the successful formation and performance of U.S. Government prime contract and their associated subcontracts.

Federal Procurement Subcontracting involves many issues whether one represents a U.S. government agency customer, a federal government prime contractor, or a commercial subcontractor working in support of a federal government prime contract. The issues for each are related, but different, depending on the circumstances and the party for whom one works. This 4-part series discusses similarities, differences, and characteristics one should recognize and understand when working in support of any of these parties.