The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-123, Management's Responsibility for Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control was recently revised on July 15, 2016. Besides replacing the title, Management’s Responsibility for Internal Control the Circular requires integration of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) into the internal control framework, requires agencies to implement ERM capabilities and engages all agency managem...

This webinar will detail the advantages that companies both large and small can obtain by participation in the government’s expanded mentor-protégé program. It will also outline the limitations of the program as well as the requirements for participation. Key Take-Aways: How large businesses can help their protégés, Forming a mentor/protégé joint venture, The limitations and conditions of the me...

The purpose of the Contractors’ Purchasing System Review (CPSR) is to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness with which the contractor spends Government funds and complies with Government policy when subcontracting. This course focuses on regulatory and practical aspects of preparing for and successfully passing a CPSR. Participants will understand: regulatory guidance for Government oversight of unapproved/approved purchasing systems...

Learn how to identify and handle the more difficult aspects of storm water permitting and SWPPP development. In 1972, Congress enacted the Clean Water Act, which prohibits industries and other "point sources" from discharging pollutants into surface waters unless they obtain NPDES permits and comply with their provisions. Although in 1972 storm water was not regulated-it was considered the quintessential nonpoint source-by 1990 the act had bee...

Technology is changing the way government interacts with the citizens it serves, offering new tools, techniques, and frameworks. We'll explore these changing dynamics and take a look at case studies from agencies and teams who have transformed the way their services are designed, delivered, and perceived, all with an eye towards championing their customers — the citizens and people who use their services.

Get up to date on recent reasonable accommodation laws in California. California employers are frequently confronted with employee requests for work-place disability accommodations and requests for leaves of absences. California and federal law continues to evolve in this area, making it difficult to ascertain the employer's duties and obligations. Courts have seen a steady increase in law-suits alleging disability discrimination and failure t...

The White House set a goal of raising the government wide engagement score to 67% by the 2016 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey. This workshop is designed to help Federal leaders understand how to effectively cultivate a culture of engagement that connects each employee to the mission of their organization through engagement and excellence in order to lead to higher organizational performance, employee empowerment and an effective performance...

The best way to control your future is to create it! The Women's Conference is a power-packed day of workshops and sessions designed to energize and invigorate you — giving you new ideas and strategies to achieve and succeed according to your goals and standards. This conference offers a unique 2-track format that lets you select from 8 sessions — making it easy to jump from track to track and choose the workshops most relevant and...

Upon completion of this course, the participant should have adequate knowledge of the background and requirements related to the CPSR. Further, the participant should have a basic understanding of policies, procedures and practices required to comply with the requirements. We will highlight recent developments in the CPSR environment from the Defense Contract Management Agency’s perspective and cover new regulations and statues. Further,...

SMi proudly presents the 15th Annual Benelux infrastructure Forum in November 2016! This year's meeting will bring together key professionals in the PPP, project financing and infrastructure sectors to discuss the latest issues and trends within the Benelux market. New topic areas for 2016 include contract management, due diligence and learning how to meet financial close. There will also be brand new case studies including the Brabo 2 Antwerp...