PITI-VITI Training: Instructor "Kathleen"

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Instructor

Kathleen Sedney

Washington DC

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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.

Prior to joining the Department’s OIG, Kathleen was the Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Audits at the Social Security Administration OIG. Kathleen began her Federal career as an auditor with the Department of State OIG.

Prior to joining the OIG community, Kathleen was an auditor and forensic accountant with “Big 4” accounting firms KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Kathleen is a certified public accountant and certified fraud examiner and holds a bachelor of science in accounting.

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August 26, 2024
CPEs - 4 Credit Hours
On-site
Audit

8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Palau (GMT+9)

Palau

In this session, we will delve into the importance of strategic oversight and how it can be used by individuals and organizations to achieve desired outcomes. We will provide case studies of how oversight has been used to move the needle - from audit recommendations and follow-up to best practices on working with oversight professionals, and our new training related to investigations and combatting fraud in the Pacific Islands. This session will provide practical tips and advice on how to harness the power of strategic oversight for success.

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August 26, 2024
CPEs - 4 Credit Hours
On-site
Audit

1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Palau (GMT+9)

Palau

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.

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