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Grant and Contract Auditing

Course Category Grants

September 08, 2026

7:00 a.m.

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On-Site

This course will be delivered on-site in FSM National Government.

Registration is open to insular government professionals.

Course Description

To ensure accountability, compliance, and effective stewardship of grant and contract funds, audits must be conducted using sound methodologies supported by appropriate standards, evidence, and internal controls. Learn the principles, processes, and requirements for auditing grants and contracts, including planning, risk assessment, compliance testing, internal control evaluation, financial and programmatic review, and reporting of findings and recommendations. Explore methods for identifying questioned costs, assessing compliance with grant and contract requirements, evaluating performance and financial management practices, and documenting audit results. Course material is aligned with applicable auditing standards, grant requirements, and leading oversight practices.

What You Will Learn

• Identify and apply auditing principles, standards, and requirements relevant to grant and contract audits.
• Describe the phases of grant and contract auditing, including planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, compliance testing, internal control evaluation, and reporting.
• Apply appropriate methods to assess compliance with grant agreements, contract terms, laws, regulations, and organizational policies, including identifying questioned costs and control deficiencies.
• Describe the purpose, methods, and documentation requirements for audit evidence, findings, recommendations, and corrective action related to grants and contracts.

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.

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September 08, 2026

7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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CPEs - 8 Credit Hours

On-Site, FSM National Government

TBD, FSM National Government

Instructor

David Rykken

Washington, DC

David Rykken has more than 25 years of experience in public service working with all levels of government. He has worked for HHS at headquarters in DC for the last 15 years as a Supervisory Management Analyst, a Senior Emergency Management Specialist, and a Supervisory Public Health Advisor.

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