Audit
Grants
Bob Adachi graduated from the University of California at Berkeley's Haas School of Business and began his Federal career with the Internal Revenue Service. Bob then joined the Environmental Protection Agency Office of the Inspector General and has been involved in every type of audit conducted within the OIG ranging from performance audit to financial audits of grantees and EPA direct contractors. He has also provided assistance to the Office of Investigations in connection with grant and contract related fraud.
Bob has been the recipient of numerous awards including:
Bob was the Director of Forensic Audits for the EPA Office of Inspector General from October 2008 till his retirement in October 2015.
Bob has been an instructor with the Council of Inspectors General for Integrity and Efficiency, the Association of Government Accountants (AGA) and Graduate School USA. Bob has made presentations to various organizations including the AGA, the Association of Certified Fraud Specialists, the Northwest and Western Intergovernmental Audit Forum, as well as numerous Government conferences and training courses.
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
US Virgin Islands (GMT-4)
US Virgin Islands
The Awarding and Management of Contracts module is designed for participants who manage, review, or audit contracts, particularly those involving pandemic relief funds. It addresses the requirements for obtaining goods and services through contracts to meet grant objectives.
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
US Virgin Islands (GMT-4)
US Virgin Islands
This module explores the complexities of grant audits, focusing on the two primary types that affect both
granting agencies and grantee organizations. Participants will gain a solid understanding of the single
audit required for grantees receiving over $750,000 in federal funding, as well as the detailed audits
conducted by awarding entities.
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
US Virgin Islands (GMT-4)
US Virgin Islands
The New Grantee Orientation and Grants Management Techniques module offers comprehensive training for managing federal grant funds and is designed for new and experienced grant managers. This module begins with an in-depth exploration of the administrative requirements necessary for non-federal entities, emphasizing financial management requirements to ensure fiscal responsibility, budget planning, and accurate financial tracking.
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
CNMI (GMT+10)
Other
Understand the full grants management process, the current regulatory requirements governing grants and the role of auditors in developing strategies for assessing compliance and performance. Learn to develop audit objectives and procedures to identify issues and recommendations for constructive feedback, corrective action and accountability.
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
American Samoa (GMT-11)
American Samoa
Congratulations on your organization's successful acquisition of Federal grant funds! You are now entrusted with the responsibility of ensuring these funds are managed efficiently and effectively to meet the grant objectives.
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
American Samoa (GMT-11)
American Samoa
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.
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
American Samoa (GMT-11)
American Samoa
This course is intended for grantees of federal funds either as a direct recipient or as a sub-recipient. In order to meet the grant objectives, recipients are required to obtain goods and services through contracts.
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Hawaii (GMT-10)
Other
Pandemic relief funds provided through the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and the American Rescue Plan of 2021 has resulted in a large number of grants being awarded to aid in the fight against Covid 19 to many first-time recipients.
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
CNMI (GMT+10)
Other
This course deals with the auditor’s role in contract auditing and emphasizes the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate contract proposals and audit contractor billings.