RADG: Audit perspectives from the NSF OIG and our community
When: April 4th, 2024 1-3 PM EST
Location: Hybrid (either via Zoom or at Northeastern University)
Speakers:
Grace Bricker, Program Specialist, Contract Grant Audits, National Science Foundation Office of Inspector General
Sarah Adams, Program Specialist, Contract Grant Audits, National Science Foundation Office of Inspector General
Ken Lish, Director, Contract Grant Audits, National Science Foundation Office of Inspector General
Nuala McGowan, Senior Director of Research Finance & Compliance, Harvard University
Elizabeth Rybczynski, Senior Managing Auditor, Risk Management & Audit Services, Harvard University
Robert Prentiss, Sr. Financial Analyst, Yale University
Description:
Please join us for a two-part workshop. From 1-2:15 PM, we will be joined by the NSF OIG as they share:
Who they are and what they do;
The audit process;
Common issues identified during audits of NSF award recipients;
Using data to identify potential non-compliance;
Case studies related to audit findings at NSF award recipients;
An update on the NSF subrecipient monitoring audits;
Ongoing work related to subrecipient monitoring and harassment terms/conditions; and
Whistleblower protections.
Learning Objectives:
• Participants will have a better understanding of the role of the OIG
• Participants will have a better understanding of the work the OIG conducts
• Participants will have a better understanding of how the OIG conducts its work
• Participants will have a better understanding of whistleblower protections
From 2:15-3 PM we will say goodbye to our esteemed colleagues and have a discussion focused on understanding the audit experience at our own institutions, including subrecipient monitoring audits.
After 3 PM, for those who have joined us in person, there will be the opportunity to go to a local venue for networking and refreshments (refreshments at individuals’ expense).
Cost: $0
Audience: Everyone!
This is a great session for all levels. It is most useful for Research finance team members, but all aspects of pre-award, award management, post-award and compliance will find they have a role to play in the audit process.
In person registration: Email a.humphrey@northeastern.edu if you want to attend in person. Space for in-person attendance is limited.