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Overview
This one-day fast-paced seminar provides new as well as existing government contractors with a fundamental understanding of contract oversight including audits and other reviews which test a contractor for compliance with solicitation clauses or contract clauses.   This concentrated will link compliance with timing, pre-award versus post-award, as well connecting compliance with the various government agencies and in some cases private (non-government) firms with oversight/audit roles and responsibilities.        

Learning Objectives:
  • After completing this course, you will be able to:
  • Understand the significance of contract types linked to audit/compliance exposure
  • Distinguish audits from investigations and other compliance reviews
  • Understand the oversight role of prime contractors vis-à-vis subcontracts
  • Understand how DCAA (Defense Contract Audit Agency) evaluates contractor accounting system
  • Understand and differentiate the Government approach to pre-award compliance from post-award compliance
  • Understand what to expect in DOL and IG investigations
  • Focus on the most common compliance challenges and risks
  • Have a basic understanding of the processes and alternatives for resolving audit and other oversight issues
  • Anticipate audit requests for data and information and develop contractor response strategies
Dates/Locations
May 6, 2025
Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine
La Jolla, CA, United States
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June 4, 2025
American Management Association
Arlington, VA, United States
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July 29, 2025
The Westin Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island, SC, United States
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Agenda
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Schedule for La Jolla, CA and Las Vegas, NV
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Hilton Head, SC
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Schedule for All Other Locations

1.    Government Contracting and the Agencies Responsible for Compliance Oversight
       a.    OFCCP (Office of Federal Contract Compliance and Programs
       b.    GAO (General Accountability Office)
       c.    OIG (Office of Inspector General)
      d.    DCAA (Defense Contract Audit Agency)
      e.    DCMA (Defense Contract Management Agency)
      f.    Civilian Agency Contract Pricing and Contract Administration
      g.    IPAs (Independent Public Accountants)
      h.    Prime contractors (with respect to subcontract administration)

2.    Government Solicitations and Prospective Contractor Compliance
       a.    Contractor proposals: adequacy determinations
       b.    Contract type and Government Cost or Price Analysis
       c.    Audits versus Cost or Price Analysis 
       d.    Certified or other-than certified cost or pricing data
       e.    Updating cost or pricing data and TINA (Truth in Negotiations Act)
       f.    Government access to contractor or subcontractor records
      g.    Estimating Systems and mapping contractor data to solicitation specific requirement
      h.    Access to Government cost analysis or audit results

3.    Government Contracts and Government Oversight “Real-time”
       a.    Contract-type and Government access to records
       b.    Provisional billing rates
       c.    Public vouchers and pre-payment or post-payment audits
       d.    Floor-checks or employee interviews
       e.    Direct materials verification
       f.    Accounting Systems: major or non-major contractor

4.     Government Contracts and Government Oversight “After-the-Fact”
        a.    Indirect Cost Proposals.
               1.    Timing and Format
               2.    High-risk or Low-risk classification
               3.    Audits’ risk assessment and planning 
               4.    Audit execution and interim communications
               5.    Direct versus Indirect Costs
               6.    FAR Part 31 Cost Principles, DCAA Interpretations, and penalties for expressly unallowable costs
               7.    Audit results and issue resolution (Including examples of direct or indirect cost issues)
               8.    Final indirect rate agreement letters
               9.    Contract Disputes Act or when all else fails
         b.    Contract close-out
                1.    Linking the ICP Schedule I to Contract Close-out
                2.    Prime Contractor Responsibility for subcontracts
                3.    Final vouchers, contractor releases, and Government property
                4.    Final payment and records retention

5.    Government Contract Oversight:  Other than Audits
       a.    Business Systems (DCMA)
       b.    Investigations: Contractor “Voluntary” Disclosures
       c.    Investigations Government Initiated or Qui Tams

6.    Government Oversight or Audits Situations
       a.    Post-award audits for TINA Compliance
       b.    Requests for Equitable Adjustment
       c.    Terminations
       d.    CAS (Cost Accounting Administration) including Disclosure Statements and Cost-impacts. 
       e.    Business Systems (DCMA & DCAA)
       f.    Investigations: Contractor “Voluntary” Disclosures
       g.    Investigations Government Initiated or Qui Tams

7. Department of Labor Audits and Investigations: 
       a.    Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
                1.    Pre-Award & other Audits
                2.    Investigations
                3.    OFCCP Portal requirements 
       b.    Wage and Hour Investigations
                1.    Service Contract Act & Davis Bacon Act
                2.    Fair Labor Standards Act & Independent Contractor Issues
                3.    Joint Employer Issues

Experts
Accreditation
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Certificates of Completion are provided to all seminar participants who attend Federal Publications Seminars courses following the event, upon request.
CPE: Continuing Professional Education
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Delivery Method: Group-Live Classroom
Federal Publications Seminars is affiliated with West Professional Development and is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
For more information regarding administrative policies such as refunds, cancellations and complaints, please contact Federal Publications Seminars at 888.494.3696.
CPE Hours
This program is eligible for: 6.00 (CPE) hours of credit
Program Level: Intermediate
Program Prerequisite: None
Advance Preparation: None
Method: Group-Live
CLP: Continuous Learning Points
Approved for CLP by Defense Acquisition University
Defense Acquisition Workforce members must acquire 80 Continuous Learning Points (CLP) every two years from the date of entry into the acquisition workforce for as long as the member remains in an acquisition position per DoD Instruction 5000.66. We will provide you with documentation of points awarded for completing the event.
CLP Hours
This program is eligible for: 6.00 (CLP) hours of credit
CLE: Continuing Legal Education
States have widely varying regulations regarding MCLE credit. LegalEdcenter is an approved provider in AL, AK, AR, CA, GA, IL, ME, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, and WV. Credit may be applied for in other jurisdictions on request and in accordance with state MCLE rules.
Please note that because some states are changing their policy on CLE reporting, you will need to fill out the request for credit from Federal Publications Seminars within 10 business days, or we may not be able to issue credits for the program.
CLE Hours
This program is eligible for: 5.50 (60 minutes), (50 minutes)
Travel
American Management Association
2345 Crystal Drive, Second Floor
Arlington, VA, 22202
5714812208
Hotel & Room Block Info

Federal Publications Seminars doesn’t have a room block for this location. AMA does not arrange hotel accommodation. However, AMA has negotiated preferred rates at the following hotels based upon availability. Be sure to mention that you are an AMA conference attendee to secure your reservation and preferred rates. Contact the hotels below directly. Note: that we recommend that reservations be made early, as the number of rooms at preferred rates is limited.

Hyatt Regency Crystal City
Click here to reserve using the AMA preferred rate. For AMA’s preferred rate enter corporate code 00433
Reagan National Airport
2799 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
AMA Reservation Number 1-703-418-1234

Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel

Click here to reserve using the AMA preferred rate by entering corporate code A10
2800 South Potomac Avenue
Arlington, VA 22202
AMA Reservation Number 1-703-413-1300

Hilton Arlington National Landing

Click here to reserve using the AMA preferred rate by entering corporate code N3433483.

2399 Richmond Hwy

Arlington, VA 22202

AMA Reservation Number 1-703-418-6800

METRO RAIL LINE:
Yellow & Blue Line – METRO Stop – Crystal City
From the METRO - AMA is 2 blocks east and 4 blocks south on Crystal Drive
http://www.amaconferencecenter.org/washington-directions-maps.htm

General Information

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

DC WEEK ONLY
Continental breakfast and lunch will be served (DC Week ONLY). Coffee (regular and decaf), tea, and water will be served throughout the day, with an afternoon snack (baked goods) break. 

ALL OTHER INDIVIDUAL COURSES OR TOPICAL WEEKLONG
Breakfast and lunch are on your own. Coffee (regular & decaf), tea and water will be served throughout the day with an afternoon snack (baked goods) break. 

Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine
3777 La Jolla Village Drive
La Jolla, CA, 92122
8585521234
Hotel & Room Block Info
There is a room block for this location. The rate is $259/night plus taxes. To reserve your room, click here.  Reservations under this room block must be made by April 11, 2025.

If you need additional assistance, please get in touch with the Hyatt at 877.803.7534.

Government Per Diem
There is a government per diem rate for this location. The rate is $194/night plus taxes. To make your reservations, please click here. Reservations under this room block must be made by April 11, 2025.
General Information
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Breakfast and lunch will be served.
Coffee, tea, and water will be served throughout the day
The Westin Hilton Head Island
2 Grasslawn Avenue
Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928
8886278551
Hotel & Room Block Info
There is a room block for this location. The rate is $398/night plus taxes and resort fees. To reserve your room, click here - Federal Publications Government Contract Training 2025 Attendee Room Block. Reservations must be made by June 27, 2025.
Government Per Diem
There is a limited amount of per diem rate rooms for this location. The rate is $215/night plus taxes and resort fees. To reserve your room, click here - Federal Publications Government Contract Training 2025 Per Diem Room Block. Reservations must be made by June 27, 2025.
General Information
Food & Beverage
Continental breakfast and lunch will be served.
In-House
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CMBOK Alignments
Leadership
Character
Collaboration
Competence
Emotional Intelligence
Vision
Management
Business Management
Change Management
Financial Management
Project Management
Risk Management
Supply Chain Management
Guiding Principles
Communication and Documentation
Contract Principles
Regulatory Compliance
Situational Assessment
Skills and Roles
Standards of Conduct
Team Dynamics
Pre-Award
Plan Sales
Plan Solicitation
Prepare Offer
Request Offers
Award
Manage Disagreements
Plan Negotiations
Price or Cost Analysis
Select Source
Post-Award
Administer Contract
Close Out Contract
Ensure Quality
Manage Changes
Manage Subcontracts
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    Basic or fundamental subject matter is covered. Courses are geared to general knowledge or can be taken as a refresher.
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