Many of us were happy to celebrate the end to a very challenging 2020. Now that we are approach 2021 as a year filled with great promises, what were the compliance lessons learned in 2020 that we must take note of? The purpose of this webinar is to discuss the top CPSR related topics and trends that we observed as areas of focus during 2020. During this webinar, J.A. White & Associates Inc. provides a comprehensive overview of the key elements that CPSR Analysts focused on when conducting a CPSR. Topics will include:  Impact of COVID on CPSR's  Major Compliance Topics  Key CPSR Trends  Managing the CPSR  Documentation Trends  Developing Effective Corrective Action Plans  Post-CPSR Issues

Join CohnReznick and Unanet as they provide preliminary insights from the 6th Annual GAUGE Report. This year's Report titled, Reimagining the Workforce, examines COVID's effect on hiring, retention, and workplace location policies and provides new data on employee perks, benefits, and compensation plans. Participants also will receive perspectives on today's contracting landscape to include what's keeping execs up night, areas of optimism and challenges, and the implications of our annual benchmarking data. The Report is based on the GAUGE Survey where 1,000+ contractors were polled in five main areas of contracting: Government Contract Compliance, Accounting, Utilization, Growth, and Efficiencies.

This webinar will overview the objective and current status of Section 3610 of the CARES Act. Section 3610 provides opportunities for federal government contractors to seek reimbursement for certain costs incurred related to the COVID-19 national emergency and pandemic. We will address the government's overarching perspective as well as agency-specific guidelines on implementation. We will discuss eligibility criteria, types of costs subject to reimbursement, proposal adequacy requirements and more. Finally, we will highlight compliance risk areas and ways to mitigate potential problems.

COVID-19 and Your Construction Project: Delay, Suspension, and Changes Claims Course Description: A thorough review of the potential impacts of COVID-19 on construction contracts with the federal government and private owners. Coverage includes the clauses covering delay, impact, acceleration, suspension of the work, stop work orders, changes and termination (whether express or constructive); as well as the mechanics of the clauses and the cases construing them. The program focuses on the practical aspects of how best to manage the current situation, notice requirements, documenting claims, and consideration of risk management practices. Learning Objectives:  Review the text of the FAR contract clauses, and the private construction contract clauses in play with COVID-19-related delay, suspension, changes, and price adjustments.  Review the cases construing the clauses in light of past epidemics, quarantine restrictions, and government action affecting performance.  Review excusable delay and constructive acceleration arising from project suspension as well as subcontractor and supply chain delays due to illness or government restrictions arising from COVID-19.  Review the requirements for mitigating delay and proving delay and acceleration claims arising from or related to COVID-19.  Review the potential impacts on unchanged work due to product substitution to solve supply-chain problems as well as losses of productivity.  Recognize notice requirements and the steps to preserve the right to an REA or Claim.  Review lower-tier liability, no-damages for delay clauses and the effect on prime contractor liability. This live webinar is eligible for CLE/CPE credit. NASBA language

With the January 4th compliance deadline for the federal contractor vaccine mandate right around the corner, this webinar will discuss the most recent guidance on implementation of the mandate, as well as current hot topics, including: (learning objectives)  The processing of accommodation requests  What to do when employees refuse to get vaccinated, including when this jeopardizes contract performance  Recovery of increased costs stemming from the mandate  State vaccine mandate bans This webinar is designed for business, contracts, compliance, and legal personnel. We look forward to a lively discussion!

Deep dive into the Department of Defense implementation of CARES Act section 3610 Subtitle: Key considerations for contractors seeking relief for impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic Description: The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis have disrupted businesses across all regions and industries and government contractors have not been immune. Congress provided a path for government contractors to seek relief through the CARES Act, specifically section 3610. Government agencies have scrambled to craft actionable guidance for contracting officers and the contracting community. DoD has been at the forefront of this effort, issuing the most comprehensive guidance to date. In this on-demand webinar, we dissect the regulatory approach taken by agencies in implementing section 3610, emphasizing DoD's approach. We will focus on cost recovery, tease relevant clues and cues from contract clauses and case law, and post warning signs where we see potential compliance and audit pitfalls. Join Baker Tilly and Arnold & Porter to explore and map the labyrinth of agency guidance implementing section 3610, from broad pronouncements to complex and detailed rules, clauses, and checklists. Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, you should be able to:  Describe CARES Act section 3610 and its applicability  Explain DoD implementation guidance, including the DFARS class deviation, associated FAQ, and its detailed checklists to guide submission and review of requests for relief  Describe guidance from the Office of Management and Budget, General Services Administration, and other key stakeholders and summarize any pending legislation of which contractors should be aware  Identify areas that are potentially ripe for audit scrutiny and thus should be a focus for contractors seeking reimbursement  Highlight pre-existing authorities, including contract clauses and case law, that may prove important to claims for

Government Contracts and COVID-19 - Contract Compliance Considerations Description - This webinar will address dual challenges and opportunities faced by contractors stemming from the current COVID-19 environment. Established government contractors currently performing government contracts may face cost and / or schedule impacts caused by various delays, disruptions, stop work situations, etc., for a variety of reasons rooted in COVID-19. Conversely, commercial contractors or contractors that do not traditionally perform under government contracts may now be faced with new opportunities related to meeting current and urgent government needs, namely, medical supplies and related services. Each of these situations present unique government contract compliance considerations as well as clear distinctions in contractor reactions and responses. This webinar will offer various attributes or aspects of each that contractors should be aware of to effectively manage the risks and rewards associated with both current and prospective government contracts. LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of this session, students will be:  Prepared to identify basic FAR clauses in relationship to COVID-19  Understand the impact of the current crisis on contract vehicles  Understand impact as it relates to costs and delays in contracts Presenters: Merle DeLancey and Craig Stetson This webinar is eligible for CLE/CPE credit

Webinar Description: In this session, we will examine subpart F of 2 CFR 200 and discuss the post award audit requirements associated with grants and cooperative agreements. We will examine the Compliance Supplement and how it is used by auditors during the audit. We will review the most common audit procedures used and discuss how an organization can prepare in advance to help ensure a successful compliance audit. Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, students will be familiar with the audit requirements associated with grants and cooperative agreements. Students will have an understanding of how organizations have received non-compliance findings in the past and what the best practices are the help ensure their organization does not have any findings. This webinar is eligible for CLE/CPE credit. Series Description: Grants and Cooperative Agreements for Government Contractors (3-part webinar series) Each year the Federal government issues more funding as grants and cooperative agreements than contracts. This trend has accelerated in the past year and seen increased media attention due to the COVID-19 crisis and the race for a vaccine and other treatments. As the Federal funding landscape continues to evolve more traditional government contractors have learned to leverage grants and cooperative agreements to their advantage. In this series, we will introduce you to grants and cooperative agreement funding, discuss the relevant post award compliance considerations, and teach you how to prepare for successful post award compliance audits.

Series Description: Each year the Federal government issues more funding as grants and cooperative agreements than contracts. This trend has accelerated in the past year and seen increased media attention due to the COVID-19 crisis and the race for a vaccine and other treatments. As the Federal funding landscape continues to evolve more traditional government contractors have learned to leverage grants and cooperative agreements to their advantage. In this series, we will introduce you to grants and cooperative agreement funding, discuss the relevant post award compliance considerations, and teach you how to prepare for successful post award compliance audits. Webinar Description: This is the third and final of three webinars in the series. : In this session, we will examine subpart F of 2 CFR 200 and discuss the post award audit requirements associated with grants and cooperative agreements. We will examine the Compliance Supplement and how it is used by auditors during the audit. We will review the most common audit procedures used and discuss how an organization can prepare in advance to help ensure a successful compliance audit. Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, students will be familiar with the audit requirements associated with grants and cooperative agreements. Students will have an understanding of how organizations have received non-compliance findings in the past and what the best practices are the help ensure their organization does not have any findings. Presenter: Dan Durst

Webinar Description: Program Description: In this session, we will examine the key characteristics that define grants and cooperative agreements. We will discuss their common uses and how government contractors have used this type of funding in the past to their advantage. We will also navigate the various regulatory frameworks that govern grants and cooperative agreements, including 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance). Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, students will understand the regulatory framework and key characteristics that separate contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements. They will also have an understanding of the advantages that grants and cooperative agreements can provide to their organization. This webinar is eligible for CLE/CPE credit. Series Description: Grants and Cooperative Agreements for Government Contractors (3-part webinar series) Each year the Federal government issues more funding as grants and cooperative agreements than contracts. This trend has accelerated in the past year and seen increased media attention due to the COVID-19 crisis and the race for a vaccine and other treatments. As the Federal funding landscape continues to evolve more traditional government contractors have learned to leverage grants and cooperative agreements to their advantage. In this series, we will introduce you to grants and cooperative agreement funding, discuss the relevant post award compliance considerations, and teach you how to prepare for successful post award compliance audits.