Internal Controls for Federal Grants

Operating from a strong framework of internal controls is integral to success in grants, financial and program management. We will undertake a detailed look at internal controls requirements and best practices equipping organizations to operate using plans, methods, policies, procedures, and other mechanisms to fulfill key operations, reporting, and compliance objectives. Content will focus on practical steps and areas an organization can focus on to more effectively operationalize internal controls, including strong leadership, clear and thorough job descriptions, setting important objectives (including around grants and financial management), risk assessment, policies and procedures, information security, using data for decision making, strong communication, a self-monitoring practice, and aggressively remediating deficiencies when they become know. We will grapple with common challenges related to an organization’s internal control framework and consider useful approaches toward resolution. (Upcoming dates: 2/11/27, 8/26/27)