Previous CSN Webinars:
Webinar: Building and Maintaining Effective Internal Controls and Performing Risk Assessments in accordance with COSO – June 13, 2019
A major component of all government audits includes evaluation of internal controls in accordance with the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. (“COSO”) and the ability of an organization to perform effective risk assessments.
In fact, all government auditors will request and review your internal control policies and procedures and risk assessments. Learn and review your current policies against the COSO Internal Control Framework from a Certified Internal Control Auditor, Certified Control Specialist, Certified Fraud Examiner and an expert who earned a certificate of completion in COSO Internal Controls.
How to perform a risk assessment will also be included in the webinar.
Prepare now, not just for audits, but to strengthen controls, help mitigate fraud and work towards an effective and efficient accounting operation.
Presenter: Jane E. Ryan, CPA, CFE, CICA, President J.E. Ryan & Associates (A NYS Certified Woman-Owned Enterprise) & Compliance Solutions Network.
Webinar: Audit Readiness: Are You Prepared for Your Audit? – June 4, 2019
This webinar will help to prepare an upcoming governmental audit. The topics will include what is audited, current approaches and how you can prepare NOW for the audit. This webinar will cover the basics for allocations for which guidance is included in the Consolidated Fiscal Report Manual (“CFR”) and the NYSED Reimbursable Cost Manual.
A thorough review of Appendix J in the CFR will cover recommended methods. This session will review the methods and teach you how to set up a practical approach to be ready. A must for all executive, fiscal and compliance staff!
Presenter: Jane E. Ryan, CPA, CFE, CICA, President J.E. Ryan & Associates (A NYS Certified Woman-Owned Enterprise) & Compliance Solutions Network.
Webinar: Overview of the NYSED Reimbursable Cost Manual (“RCM”): Navigating the Regulations – April 11, 2019
This session will provide critical information on protocols used in audits.
This session will provide an in-depth review of the RCM Manual. It is more important than ever to ensure that you are in compliance with available guidance and regulations. It will cover what you need to know for 2017/18 (latest version) as well as guidance on developing effective compliance procedures to mitigate audit exposures.
It will include how to develop an effective RCM checklist for self-review. A must for all schools to be compliant with OAG Reviews and/or OSC Audits.
Presenter: Jane E. Ryan, CPA, CFE, CICA, President J.E. Ryan & Associates (A NYS Certified Woman-Owned Enterprise) & Compliance Solutions Network.
Webinar: Understanding Executive Order #38. Do you Need to File? Is Your Agency in Compliance? – April 16, 2019
This webinar will cover the requirements of the Executive Order #38 against the published guidance. Topics will include how to determine if your agency is a covered provider, how to determine covered executives?
Guidance on the 15% Administration Cap will be discussed as well as strategies for compliant and effective reporting.
Presenter: Jane E. Ryan, CPA, CFE, CICA, President J.E. Ryan & Associates (A NYS Certified Woman-Owned Enterprise) & Compliance Solutions Network.
Webinar: Consolidated Fiscal Reporting Compliance – A Must for Audits – April 4, 2019
This webinar will cover the compliance issues related to preparing and submitting an effective Consolidated Fiscal Report (“CFR”). The CFR report will be used in an audit by governmental agencies and may be used to establish a rate for your programs.
Learn what you need to know in preparing your report! Compliance issues covered include: Allocations Appendix J, Time Studies Appendix L and more. Review this webinar before you file your CFR!
Presenter: Jane E. Ryan, CPA, CFE, CICA, President J.E. Ryan & Associates (A NYS Certified Woman-Owned Enterprise) & Compliance Solutions Network.
Webinar: Fiscal Education Updates and Audits – March 22, 2019
This session will provide a brief overview of key compliance issues that all agencies must implement to be in accordance with the Consolidated Fiscal Reports and the Reimbursable Cost Manual. The CFR is a key document. Let’s discuss key points in an efficient and compliant filing!
This quick overview is essential if you have not been audited by the Office of State Comptroller yet, if you have been notified or are in process with audit, or you are developing your followup compliance plan (“CAP”). Invest a half hour!
Presenter: Jane E. Ryan, CPA, CFE, CICA, President J.E. Ryan & Associates (A NYS Certified Woman-Owned Enterprise) & Compliance Solutions Network.
This webinar will cover the compliance issues related to preparing and submitting an effective Consolidated Fiscal Report (“CFR”). The CFR report can be the audit basis as well as a report that can establish a rate and be used to audit your agency by governmental agencies. Learn what you need to know in preparing your report! Compliance issues covered include: Allocations Appendix J, Time Studies Appendix L and more.
Presenter: Jane E. Ryan, CPA, CFE, CICA, President J.E. Ryan & Associates (A NYS Certified Woman-Owned Enterprise) & Compliance Solutions Network.
Requirement: This session will provide critical information on protocols used in audits.
This session will provide an in-depth review of the RCM Manual. It is more important than ever to ensure that you are in compliance with available guidance and regulations. It will cover what you need to know for 2016/17 as well as guidance on developing effective compliance procedures to mitigate audit exposures. This session will also cover the significant changes from the past several years (12/13,13/14, 14/15 and 15/16) to assist your agency upon audit to ensure correct regulatory protocols. It will include how to develop an effective RCM checklist for self-review. A must for all schools!
Presenter: Jane E. Ryan, CPA, CFE, CICA, President J.E. Ryan & Associates (A NYS Certified Woman-Owned Enterprise) & Compliance Solutions Network.
Webinar: Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and Allocations Compliance: Do You Have A Plan to Ensure You File On Time?
This webinar will help to prepare you for the upcoming Consolidated Fiscal Reporting (“CFR”) deadlines and governmental audits. The topics will include what is new with the CFR to help your agency meet the deadlines! The penalties for submissions not meeting the December 1st deadline is severe! This webinar will also cover the basics of compliance and what is examined and reviewed during audits. This session will review the methods in Appendix J and teach you how to set up a practical approach and utilize compliant allocations and be successful in an audit. A must for anyone preparing or responsible for filing a CFR submission!
Presenter: Jane E. Ryan, CPA, CFE, CICA, President J.E. Ryan & Associates (A NYS Certified Woman-Owned Enterprise) & Compliance Solutions Network.
Webinar: Audit Readiness: Are You Prepared for Your Audit?
This webinar will help to prepare you for your upcoming governmental audits. The topics will include what is audited, current approaches and how you can prepare NOW for the audit. This webinar will cover the basics for allocations for which guidance is included in the Consolidated Fiscal Report Manual (“CFR”) and the NYSED Reimbursable Cost Manual. A thorough review of Appendix J in the CFR will cover recommended methods. This session will review the methods and teach you how to set up a practical approach to be ready. A must for all executive, fiscal and compliance staff!
Presenter: Jane E. Ryan, CPA, CFE, CICA, President J.E. Ryan & Associates (A NYS Certified Woman-Owned Enterprise) & Compliance Solutions Network.
Webinar: Updates on the NYSED 15/16 Reimbursable Cost Manual: Ready for the OSC Audit?
This session will provide an in-depth review of the NYSED Reimbursable Cost Manual (“RCM”). It is more important than ever to ensure that you are in compliance with available guidance and regulations. It will cover what you need to know for 2015/16 as well as guidance on developing effective compliance procedures to mitigate audit exposures. This session will also cover the significant changes from the past several years (11/12, 12/13, 13/14 and14/15) to assist your agency upon audit to ensure correct regulatory protocols. It will include how to develop an effective RCM checklist for self-review. A must for all schools!
Presenter: Jane E. Ryan, CPA, CFE, CICA, President J.E. Ryan & Associates (A NYS Certified Woman-Owned Enterprise) & Compliance Solutions Network.
Webinar: Building and Maintaining an Effective Internal Control System: Policies and Procedures
NOTE: This session provides the tools to answer questions contained in all audits (NYS Comptroller, NYSED Program Reapproval, NYC OAG and others)
By popular request, this webinar is being repeated to provide in-depth knowledge on having an effective internal control system.
NYSED Special Education Mandatory Requirement: Risk assessments must be performed in accordance with guidelines from The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”). This valuable webinar will walk you through the process and help you to develop a plan for your agency to be in compliance. Upon any audit, your internal control environment will be reviewed and factored into your overall audit results! This training will cover the basics of an effective internal control system. It will include requirements from regulations, guidance as well as case studies of previous governmental audit findings. This session will help you to be prepared to review and formulate an effective plan for your agency that will help to successfully navigate a governmental audit. Find what COSO is and how to implement the latest guidelines in your agency. Register today!
Presenter: Jane E. Ryan, CPA, CFE, CICA, President J.E. Ryan & Associates (A NYS Certified Woman-Owned Enterprise) & Compliance Solutions Network.
Webinar: Allocations! Allocations! Allocations!
This webinar will cover the basics for allocations for which guidance is included in the Consolidated Fiscal Report Manual (“CFR”). Appendix J in the CFR covers recommended methods. This session will review the methods and teach you how to set up a practical approach and utilize compliant allocations. The allocation methods are the cornerstone of items that will be reviewed in governmental audits.
Presenter: Jane E. Ryan, CPA, CFE, CICA, President J.E. Ryan & Associates (A NYS Certified Woman-Owned Enterprise) & Compliance Solutions Network.
Webinar: Building and Maintaining an Effective Internal Control System: Policies and Procedures
NOTE: This session provides the tools to answer questions contained in all audits (NYS Comptroller, NYSED Program Reapproval, NYC OAG and others)
By popular request, this webinar is being repeated to provide in-depth knowledge on having an effective internal control system.
NYSED Special Education Mandatory Requirement: Risk assessments must be performed in accordance with guidelines from The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”). This valuable webinar will walk you through the process and help you to develop a plan for your agency to be in compliance. Upon any audit, your internal control environment will be reviewed and factored into your overall audit results! This training will cover the basics of an effective internal control system. It will include requirements from regulations, guidance as well as case studies of previous governmental audit findings. This session will help you to be prepared to review and formulate an effective plan for your agency that will help to successfully navigate a governmental audit. Find what COSO is and how to implement the latest guidelines in your agency. Register today!
Presenter: Jane E. Ryan, CPA, CFE, CICA, President J.E. Ryan & Associates (A NYS Certified Woman-Owned Enterprise) & Compliance Solutions Network.