What to Do Before and After the Auditor Arrives

This course will be delivered on-site in American Samoa.

Registration for this course is invitation-only. Please email us for additional details.

In this course, participants explore the complexities of grant audits, gaining a deep understanding of the two primary types that affect granting agencies and grantee organizations. Participants will gain a solid understanding of the single audit required for grantees who receive over $750,000 in federal funding, as well as the detailed audits conducted by awarding entities. Clear insights into audit expectations will provide guidance for preparing and implementing compliance strategies effectively. The legislative and regulatory foundations of audits will be covered in a straightforward manner, providing essential knowledge to navigate the audit process successfully. By the end of the learning experience, individuals will possess the skills and knowledge needed to facilitate a smooth and informed audit process for their organizations.

What You Will Learn

The course will:

• provide an overview of each type of audit that affects both granting and grantee organizations
• cover what to expect with each audit type
• provide the legislative and regulatory background behind each audit along with what each organization should know when the auditor arrives.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for employees LBJ Tropical Medical Center. The course should be attended by those individuals involved in the audit process, either in the procurement of the audit contract or interactions with the auditors.   

Health & Safety Protocols

For all on-site training in the insular areas, the Graduate School USA's Pacific and Virgin Islands Training Initiatives (PITI-VITI) works closely with local training hosts to ensure that participants, instructors, and training support staff enjoy a safe learning experience. Please note the following:

• Full details of PITI-VITI's health and safety guidelines are available here.
• Local health and safety guidelines for the government of American Samoa, which will be hosting this training, is available at https://www.americansamoa.gov/.
• Please contact PITI-VITI Admin at [email protected] with any questions or concerns.

Tuition Fees

With funding support from the United States Department of the Interior, Office of Insular Affairs, courses are available free of charge for government accountability professionals within the insular areas. The course fee is waived and there is no cost to register and attend, Professionals who do not meet the above criteria, please contact [email protected].