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In Memoriam: Ivan Alafanso Blanco (Our beloved Jimbo)

24 July 2021

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FY19 Performeters Released for Insular Areas

04 May 2021

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The Road to Recovery: Further Updating the Economic Impact of COVID-19 and Strategies for Mitigation in the Republic of Palau

28 February 2021

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Grants Course

Intermediate Grants Management

August 03 - 05, 2021

10:00 a.m.

This 3-day virtual course will provide information about how to access guidance on compliance, how to update program/project narratives and how to avoid financial pitfalls. In addition, this course will provide information about how to prepare a continuation application, the steps that need to be taken to make changes to the grant as well as the concept of carryover and explain how to prepare a carryover request.

Accounting Course

Introduction to Governmental Accounting & Reporting for the U.S. Virgin Islands

June 22 - 26, 2021

3:00 a.m.

This 5-day virtual course is an introductory course for participants with little or no knowledge of governmental accounting. It provides an overview of governmental accounting systems and includes a basic introduction to accounting principles, internal controls, and documentation requirements.

Grants Course

Introduction to Grants Management

June 16 - 18, 2021

10:00 a.m.

The Introduction to Grants Management course will provide basic information about grants, including the responsibilities of recipients and key tasks that must be completed during the project period. This course will be most informative for administrative and program staff from organizations that were awarded a new grant in FY 2020 or FY 2021. It will also be relevant for new staff on existing grants who do not have extensive experience in grants management.

Finance Course

Internal Control and COVID-19

June 15, 2021

10:00 a.m.

COVID-19 triggered immediate changes to business processes with the widespread movement of employees to “work-from-home” arrangements. The urgency and speed of the required changes resulted in temporary workarounds as processes designed for office environments were extended to a remote, home-based workforce. Organizations
now need to consider their internal controls to determine whether changes are needed to adapt to the new business environment.

Audit Course

Seizing New Opportunities and Navigating Emerging Risks

June 08 - 10, 2021

10:00 a.m.

The course covers the impact and value potential of government performance auditing in a comprehensive approach over three three-hour days (9 CPE). Using a wide range of examples and case studies, participants will be able to apply course concepts to their audit work immediately. The course will emphasize concepts and ideas related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, political and social unrest in the United States, and technological innovation on government auditing.

The course will allow participants to share examples and ask real-time questions through the virtual format. The primary focus of the training is for government auditors to enhance the value and impact of their important performance audit work. The course is intended for all levels of audit experience.

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Photos from recent activities hosted by the Pacific and Virgin Islands Training Initiatives (PITI-VITI) in support of conferences, training and leadership development, are available below.