Build a strong foundation in federal grants management. Learn how grants are awarded, administered, and monitored across their full lifecycle, including pre-award planning, post-award compliance, financial oversight, and closeout requirements for federal assistance programs.
Learn how to spot procurement fraud using the same investigative techniques as federal auditors and grant monitors. This hands-on exercise equips you to detect inconsistencies, evaluate compliance, and strengthen internal controls.
Learn how to identify fraud schemes like ghost employees, kickbacks, and inflated expenses—and the exact controls that uncover them. This hands-on exercise builds the critical thinking skills auditors use to detect fraud before it spreads.
Grant fraud thrives after funds are awarded, with risks like cost misallocation, false reporting, and procurement abuses. Learn how weak controls during post-award and closeout stages expose organizations to serious compliance failures.
Discover how the GAO Green Book and OMB Circular A-123 form the foundation of fraud prevention and internal controls in federal grant management. Learn why understanding these frameworks is essential—even for non-federal recipients.
Evaluating internal controls individually ensures they effectively address specific risks and support organizational goals. By defining purpose, expected outcomes, and accountability, organizations can enhance compliance and prevent errors.
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