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Turning Findings into Opportunities: Crafting Effective Corrective Action Plans for Audit Responses

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September 19, 2024

10:00 p.m.

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Virtual

This virtual course will be delivered regionally via Zoom.

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

With funding support from the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), this course is available free of charge to the Puerto Rico Department of Health personnel and recipients of grants from the Puerto Rico Department of Health. The course fee is waived and there is no cost to register and to attend.

Course Description

This seminar equips territorial officials involved in grant management with the skills to respond effectively to audit findings by developing effective and reflective corrective action plans (CAPs). Participants will learn how to analyze audit results, identify root causes, and design actionable steps to address deficiencies and prevent future non-compliance. The session covers best practices for communicating with auditors, stakeholders, and funding agencies to demonstrate accountability and commitment to continuous improvement. Attendees will leave with practical tools and strategies to transform audit findings into opportunities for enhancing program integrity and performance.

What You Will Learn

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

Gain strategies for communicating CAPs with auditors, stakeholders, and funding agencies to ensure clarity, transparency, and ongoing compliance.
Learn techniques for analyzing audit results, identifying root causes, and developing targeted corrective actions.
Understand the critical components of an effective corrective action plan in response to audit findings.

Who Should Attend

This seminar is ideal for grant managers, financial officers, compliance officers, and program administrators in territorial governments who are responsible for responding to audit findings and maintaining compliance with federal regulations. It is also suitable for senior officials who need to understand the importance of crafting and implementing effective corrective action plans to safeguard their programs and funding.

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September 19, 2024

10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

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CPEs - 3 Credit Hours

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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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