If your organization passes federal funds down to partners, you take on new responsibilities and risks. This session breaks subaward administration down to the essentials: what it means to be a pass‑through entity, what you’re responsible for at each stage of the subaward, and how to set up a straightforward process for selecting, monitoring, and closing out subrecipients. Learning Objectives: Understand the basic responsibilities of pass‑through entities under Uniform Guidance. Learn practical steps for planning and documenting subaward execution and risk assessment. Recognize what effective, “right‑sized” subrecipient monitoring looks like. Become familiar with options for addressing and correcting noncompliance at the subrecipient level. NASBA Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge (Technical)

Personnel costs are often your largest expense—and a frequent source of findings when not documented correctly. This session introduces the core concepts behind time and effort reporting so that staff new to grants can understand what is required, why it matters, and how to support salary and wage charges in a clear, consistent way. Learning Objectives: Understand the cost principle behind time and effort reporting under Uniform Guidance. Learn what good supporting documentation looks like for personnel charges. Get an overview of common time and effort methods and where organizations often go wrong. Gain insight into what auditors typically look for in this area. NASBA Field of Study: Accounting (Governmental) – Technical

Buying goods and services with federal funds comes with specific requirements, but beginners don’t need to memorize every citation to be compliant. This session walks through the core procurement standards in user‑friendly terms and explains how to select vendors, document competition, and maintain basic files that satisfy federal expectations. Learning Objectives: Learn the fundamental procurement standards that apply to federal grant purchases. Understand the basic methods of procurement and when they apply. Review who should be involved in procurement decisions and documentation. See examples of simple procurement files that help avoid common findings. NASBA Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge (Technical)

Indirect costs often feel mysterious, but they are essential to recovering the true cost of running your programs. This session will explain, in plain language, what indirect costs are, why they matter, and the basic options available under Uniform Guidance—such as the de minimis rate and negotiated indirect cost rates. We’ll focus on helping newer grants professionals understand the trade‑offs so they can ask the right questions inside their organizations. Learning Objectives: Understand what indirect costs are and how they differ from direct costs. Learn the basic options for recovering indirect costs (including de minimis and negotiated rates). Explore simple practices for reviewing whether your current approach is helping you recover a fair share of administrative costs. NASBA Field of Study: Accounting (Governmental) – Technical

Every strong grants program starts with a clear understanding of the basic rules. This session is designed for those who are newer to federal awards or who want to shore up their foundation in grants compliance. We’ll walk through what Uniform Guidance is, why it matters, and how it fits into the broader federal regulatory framework, using practical examples instead of legal jargon. Learning Objectives: Understand the core laws, regulations, and guidance that govern federal grants. Learn the basic cost principles that determine when a cost is allowable, allocable, and reasonable under a federal award. NASBA Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge (Technical)

Regulations and guidance shift frequently, and it can be hard to know what actually affects your day to day work. This beginner friendly session will focus on how to keep up with key changes without being overwhelmed. We’ll highlight the most important updates, what they mean in practice, and simple steps you can take now to keep your organization on solid footing. Learning Objectives: Identify recent “need‑to‑know” changes in grants rules and guidance. Understand how basic compliance trends may impact your programs and workflows. Learn straightforward strategies to stay informed and adjust your processes as rules evolve. NASBA Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge (Technical)

Good policies and procedures are the everyday tools of grants compliance. In this session, we’ll demystify internal controls and show how even small organizations can put simple, effective safeguards in place. We’ll cover what needs to be written down, who should do what, and how to structure basic processes so you’re better prepared for audits and monitoring. Learning Objectives: Learn the fundamental principles of internal controls in plain language. Review key internal control expectations in 2 CFR 200. Understand the difference between preventive and detective controls and why segregation of duties matters. See examples of common, practical control activities for high‑risk areas. NASBA Field of Study: Accounting (Governmental) – Technical

Reporting is one of the most visible parts of grants management—and one of the easiest places to make mistakes. This session provides a beginner-level overview of the main types of reports required under federal awards, what information they typically include, and how to organize your timelines and documentation so reporting feels manageable, not overwhelming. Learning Objectives: • Recognize the basic types and purposes of financial, performance, and compliance reports. • Learn what information generally needs to be included in each type of report. • Explore simple checklists and practices that help ensure reports are accurate, complete, and on time. NASBA Field of Study: Accounting (Governmental) – Technical