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Building a Culture of Accountability

Course Category Audit

August 26, 2024

2:00 p.m.

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On-Site

This course will be delivered on-site in Palau.

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

Course Description

In this session, we will explore the importance of accountability in the role of oversight professionals. The benefits of having a culture of accountability within an organization include increased transparency, improved decision making, and enhanced trust. We will discuss the key accountability principals and demonstrate how audit organizations have applied these concepts. The session will also include practical tips and strategies for setting clear expectations, promoting open communication, and implementing effective performance evaluation systems.

What You Will Learn

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this session, participants will understand how to foster a culture of accountability in their organizations, leading to improved transparency, decision-making, and trust, and will gain practical strategies for enhancing communication and evaluating performance effectively.

Who Should Attend

APIPA conference sessions are intended for island government accountability professionals. Audit, budget, finance, accounting, and related management and staff members will find interest and value in this presentation.

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 Palau, which will be hosting this training, is available at http://www.palauhealth.org/.
Please contact PITI-VITI Admin at info@pitiviti.org with any questions or concerns.

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August 26, 2024

2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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CPEs - 4 Credit Hours

On-Site, Palau

Republic of Palau, Palau

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Instructor

Kathleen Sedney

Washington DC

Kathleen R. Sedney is the Acting Chief of Staff for the U.S. Department of Interior Office of Inspector General, and prior to this was the Assistant Inspector General for Audits, Inspections, and Evaluations. She has approximately 20 years of experience as an auditor and forensic accountant and has led audits and investigations related to contracts, foreign assistance, financial management, and physical security.

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