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Awarding and Management of Contracts

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September 04 - 06, 2024

3:00 p.m.

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On-Site

This course will be delivered on-site in US Virgin Islands.

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

This course is available free of charge to U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health personnel and grant recipients, thanks to ASTHO and the CDC. This course is supported by funding from the CDC's National Center for STLT Public Health Infrastructure and Workforce (cooperative agreement OT18-1802, award #6 NU38OT000317-04-01, CFDA 93.421), the course fee is waived. The contents are solely the responsibility of ASTHO and do not necessarily represent the official views of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services or the CDC.

Course Description

The Awarding and Management of Contracts module is designed for participants who manage, review, or audit contracts. It addresses the requirements for obtaining goods and services through contracts to meet grant objectives. The module covers understanding the right contract types, conducting cost and price analyses, and complying with Federal requirements under 2 CFR 200. Participants will gain the ability to explain the requirements under 2 CFR 200 for contracts awarded under grants, compare different types of contracts permitted under grants, and describe the roles of auditors and others in awarding, managing, and closing out contracts.

What You Will Learn

After successful completion of this course, participants should be able to address:

Explain the requirements under 2 CFR 200 for contracts awarded under grants.
Compare different types of contracts allowed under grants.
Describe the role of auditors and others involved in awarding, managing and closing out contracts awarded under grant

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for the US Virgin Islands Department of Health and recipients of grant funds from the US Virgin Islands Department of Health. In order to meet the grant objectives, recipients are required to obtain goods and services through contracts. The purpose of this course is to assist you in managing, reviewing, or auditing contracts issued using pandemic relief funds.

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 US Virgin Islands, which will be hosting this training, is available at https://www.covid19usvi.com/.
Please contact PITI-VITI Admin at [email protected] with any questions or concerns.

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Course Dates and Times

Day 1
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September 04, 2024 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Day 2
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September 05, 2024 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

CPEs - 8 Credit Hours

On-Site, US Virgin Islands

The Westin Frenchman’s Reef, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands , US Virgin Islands

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Instructor

Seitu Stephens

Philadelphia

Seitu Stephens, JD, is a highly skilled professional with extensive experience in grants management, legal guidance, and risk assessment. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Widener Law School Institution in 2006 and a Bachelor of Science in History from Lincoln University in 2000. Seitu has a proven track record of providing executive-level officials with sound legal advice, particularly in employee management, conflict mediation, and compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. His expertise in federal and state ethics regulations is complemented by his ability to train employees on ethical and effective disciplinary procedures at all levels.

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