# G-Invoicing and the Intragovernmental Transaction Process Course Canonical URL: ## Overview Gain a practical, end-to-end understanding of G-Invoicing and the federal intragovernmental transaction process in this 3-day course designed for federal employees who work with interagency agreements, billing, reconciliation, internal controls, audit readiness, or financial oversight. You will learn how intragovernmental transactions are governed, how G-Invoicing supports the full lifecycle from agreement formation through billing, settlement, reconciliation, and closeout, and how agencies can apply Treasury, OMB, and fiscal law requirements in day-to-day operations. The course also examines common legal, operational, and audit challenges, with focused discussion of roles, responsibilities, internal controls, and real-world implementation issues, including Department of Defense and Defense Logistics Agency examples. ## What you'll learn - Explain the purpose of G-Invoicing and its role in the federal intragovernmental transaction process. - Identify the legal, policy, and Treasury requirements that govern interagency agreements and related transactions. - Describe the four stages of the intragovernmental transaction lifecycle, from agreement formation through reconciliation and closeout. - Recognize the responsibilities of requesting and servicing agencies in G-Invoicing activities. - Apply G-Invoicing concepts to billing, settlement, reconciliation, internal controls, and audit readiness. - Use the G-Invoicing framework to spot common risks, control weaknesses, and implementation challenges. - Connect course concepts to real-world federal agency operations and oversight responsibilities. ## Curriculum #### Module 1: Welcome, Administrative Matters, and Course Introduction - Understand the scope, structure, and objectives of the course. - Recognize how the course approaches intragovernmental transactions and G-Invoicing in a federal context. - Prepare to examine legal issues, system functions, audit implications, and practical applications throughout the training. #### Module 2: Intragovernmental Transactions: Origins, Purpose, Scope, and Legal Authorities - Explain what intragovernmental transactions are and why they matter in federal operations and reporting. - Identify the statutory, regulatory, and policy authorities that govern intragovernmental transactions. - Recognize key execution requirements, common failure points, and the role of G-Invoicing in strengthening control and transparency. #### Module 3: Interagency Agreements: The Rules - Describe the legal and policy foundations of interagency agreements, including Economy Act and non-Economy Act agreements. - Identify the required structure and data elements for General Terms and Conditions, orders, billing, and settlement. - Apply internal control and risk management concepts to the development and execution of interagency agreements. #### Module 4: Legal and Practical Challenges in Intragovernmental Transactions - Identify common legal, fiscal, and operational risks in intragovernmental transactions. - Distinguish between statutory violations, policy noncompliance, and process failures. - Recognize mitigation strategies and internal controls that help reduce risk across the transaction lifecycle. #### Module 5: The Intragovernmental Transaction Process - Describe the full intragovernmental transaction lifecycle from requirement identification through closeout. - Identify buyer and seller roles, responsibilities, and decision points at each phase of the process. - Apply process controls that support fiscal law compliance, documentation, and audit readiness. #### Module 6: Audit Challenges in Intragovernmental Transactions - Identify common audit findings and recurring deficiencies associated with intragovernmental transactions. - Understand auditor expectations for documentation, evidence, and control effectiveness. - Recognize practices that reduce audit risk and improve readiness for audit review. #### Module 7: The G-Invoicing Mandate: Purpose, Schedule, and Results - Explain why G-Invoicing was mandated and what governmentwide problems it was designed to address. - Identify major implementation milestones and the operational changes introduced by the mandate. - Assess the benefits, challenges, and continuing impact of G-Invoicing on compliance, transparency, and audit outcomes. #### Module 8: G-Invoicing Rules of Engagement and the BFS G-Invoicing Playbook - Identify the core rules governing agency participation in G-Invoicing. - Use the BFS G-Invoicing Playbook to distinguish mandatory requirements from recommended practices. - Apply rules of engagement across agreement formation, billing, settlement, reconciliation, and compliance monitoring. #### Module 9: The Four Intragovernmental Transaction Stages with G-Invoicing - Identify and describe the four stages of an intragovernmental transaction lifecycle. - Map legal, financial, and system requirements to each stage of the process. - Recognize how G-Invoicing supports auditability, reconciliation, and control at every stage. #### Module 10: Inside the G-Invoicing System: What It Does and How It Works - Describe the purpose, scope, and core functions of the G-Invoicing system. - Explain how agreements, orders, bills, and closeout activities move through the system. - Recognize how system design, validations, and workflows support internal control and accountability. #### Module 11: Status of G-Invoicing in DoD, DLA, and Trading Partner Operations - Describe the role of the Department of Defense in the federal intragovernmental transaction environment. - Explain implementation challenges related to DoD scale, complexity, and cross-system coordination. - Recognize lessons learned from DLA and trading partner interactions that can inform other agency environments. #### Module 12: Internal Controls in G-Invoicing - Identify key internal control objectives and requirements that apply to G-Invoicing activities. - Distinguish between preventive and detective controls within the system and related agency processes. - Evaluate common control failures, residual risks, and ways to strengthen accountability and audit readiness. #### Module 13: Course Review, Q&A, Conclusion, and Evaluations - Review the major rules, workflows, controls, and system concepts covered throughout the course. - Connect course content to practical agency responsibilities and day-to-day federal operations. - Identify key takeaways and next steps for strengthening G-Invoicing execution, oversight, and compliance. ## Schedule - Jul 20, 2026 – Jul 22, 2026 — Live Online - Aug 10, 2026 – Aug 12, 2026 — Live Online - Sep 14, 2026 – Sep 16, 2026 — Live Online - Oct 13, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026 — Live Online - Dec 1, 2026 – Dec 3, 2026 — Live Online ## Instructors ### Alan B. Robinson — Instructor Mr. Robinson is a seasoned legal and federal employment expert with over two decades of experience. He recently retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, where he spent 11 years as Deputy Director/Director for the Office of Outreach, Diversity, and Equal Opportunity (ODEO) and 8 years as Chief of Employee and Labor Relations. In these roles, he provided extensive guidance on federal employment matters, showcasing his deep expertise in labor relations and diversity initiatives. A graduate of the University of Virginia with a B.A. in Government, Mr. Robinson earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Maryland School of Law. He is licensed to practice law in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Before his federal service, he built a robust legal career, starting as a law clerk for the Baltimore City Orphan’s Court, followed by 10 years as a civil defense litigator with a D.C. law firm, and later operating his own solo practice for 5 years. His private practice focused on representing federal agencies, employees, municipalities, and private entities in employment-related cases before the EEOC, Merit Systems Protection Board, and various courts. Currently, Mr. Robinson shares his wealth of knowledge as an adjunct instructor with the Graduate School USA and serves as a registered arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). His extensive background in law, federal employment, and diversity makes him a valuable resource in his field. ### Alan McCain — Curriculum Program Manager Alan McCain is a retired combat veteran who served as both an Air Force enlisted member and a Navy officer. He brings over 30 years of experience spanning federal and commercial budgeting, auditing, programming, operations, global logistics support, supply chain and inventory management, as well as major IT acquisition. He possesses extensive, hands-on budget and audit experience across Federal, State, and Local government operations, including work within the Executive Office of the President and the Departments of State, Defense, Homeland Security, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, and Education, as well as the Office of the Mayor of Washington, D.C., among others. Alan’s consulting background includes strategic planning and business development with the District of Columbia government, multiple federal agencies, Lockheed Martin, KPMG, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. He is a Certified Government/Defense Financial Manager (CGFM/DFM), holds a Teaching Certification from Harvard University’s Bok Center for Teaching and Learning, and earned an Executive MBA in International Business from The George Washington University. ## Pricing **Tuition:** $1649