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Overview
A newly designed course aimed to provide best practices in managing government contract audits - including tips for navigating the government’s auditing playbook You will take away key strategies for: (i) preparing for your next audit, (ii) effective auditor communication, and (iii) resolving audit findings/issues. 

Who should attend:
This course is designed for anyone responsible for leading, supporting, or serving as liaison with government auditors (e.g., DCAA, DCMA, OIG) throughout any portion of the government contract lifecycle (pre or post award). Attendees typically include accounting, finance, compliance, pricing, program management, contracts, legal and procurement personnel. 

What you will learn:
  • Discover the government contract audit environment and lifecyle; 
  • Understand the various types of government audits and audit agencies;
  • Best practices for managing the government audit process; 
  • Best practices for internal and external communication throughout government audits; 
  • Strategies for responding to and resolving audit findings; 
  • An update on recent audit guidance updates and government audit trends
Dates/Locations
July 28, 2025
The Westin Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island, SC, United States
Travel Info
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September 18, 2025
Planet Hollywood
Las Vegas, NV, United States
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November 3, 2025
Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine (November)
La Jolla, CA
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Agenda
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
La Jolla, CA and Hilton Head, SC
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tampa, FL
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Las Vegas, NV
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Arlington, VA
The Government Contract Audit Landscape 
  • USG audit rights and the key contract clauses to be aware of
  • Overview of various audit agencies
  • Audit roles
Types of Audits 
  • Government Contract Audit Lifecycle
  • Types of Audits
Records Requirements 
  • Types of contractor records 
  • Record retention requirements overview
Audit Guidance Overview 
  • Audit Programs, Policies, Guidebooks
  • Regulatory Requirements
Best Practices in Managing Audits 
  • Audit Process & Timeline Overview
  • Audit Management Best Practices
    • Risk assessment 
    • Pre-Audit Steps / Planning
    • Responding to data requests
    • Developing auditor on-boarding materials
    • Managing the Audit
    • Audit issues identification & response
Resolving Audit Findings 
  • Developing a response strategy
  • Strategies for responding to audit findings
  • Developing Corrective Action Plans
Government Audit “Do’s” and “Don’ts”

Recent Audit Trends & Updates
Experts
  • Giacomo Apadula
    Principal, National Leader Government Contract Consulting, RSM
    Giacomo is the National Leader of RSM’s Government Contract Consulting team which serves clients who operate in the Federal contracting and grantee market spaces on matters related to cost accounting, regulatory compliance, subcontract management, USG contract due diligence, ERP implementation...
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  • Cyndi Dunn
    Senior Director at RSM US LLP
    Cyndi currently serves her clients in the federal contracting and grantee spaces providing consulting on a vast range of issues including accounting systems design and compliance, contract management, Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR), FAR, CAS compliance, Service Contract Act (SCA) complia...
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  • John Hindman
    Director, RSM US LLP
    John is seasoned government contracting expert who assists contractors with regulatory compliance requirements throughout the government contract lifecycle. John works with government contract and grant recipients of all shapes and sizes and provides strategic advisory services to some of the larges...
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Accreditation
See Individual Courses For Available Credits
Certificates of Completion are provided to all seminar participants who attend Federal Publications Seminars courses following the event, upon request.
CPE: Continuing Professional Education
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Delivery Method: Group-Live Classroom
Federal Publications Seminars is affiliated with West Professional Development and is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
For more information regarding administrative policies such as refunds, cancellations and complaints, please contact Federal Publications Seminars at 888.494.3696.
CPE Hours
This program is eligible for: 6.00 (CPE) hours of credit
Program Level: N/A
Program Prerequisite: N/A
Advance Preparation: N/A
Method: N/A
CLP: Continuous Learning Points
Approved for CLP by Defense Acquisition University
Defense Acquisition Workforce members must acquire 80 Continuous Learning Points (CLP) every two years from the date of entry into the acquisition workforce for as long as the member remains in an acquisition position per DoD Instruction 5000.66. We will provide you with documentation of points awarded for completing the event.
CLP Hours
This program is eligible for: 6.00 (CLP) hours of credit
CLE: Continuing Legal Education
States have widely varying regulations regarding MCLE credit. LegalEdcenter is an approved provider in AL, AK, AR, CA, GA, IL, ME, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, and WV. Credit may be applied for in other jurisdictions on request and in accordance with state MCLE rules.
Please note that because some states are changing their policy on CLE reporting, you will need to fill out the request for credit from Federal Publications Seminars within 10 business days, or we may not be able to issue credits for the program.
CLE Hours
This program is eligible for: 5.50 (60 minutes), (50 minutes)
Travel
Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine (November)
3777 La Jolla Village Drive
La Jolla, CA, 92122
8585521234
Hotel & Room Block Info
There is a room block for this location for the San Diego Week being held in November 2025. The rate is $249/night plus taxes. Resort fees are waved. Reservations must be made by October 11. 2025 (rooms subject to availability).


Click here to reserve your room for the November San Diego Government Contracts Week 2025.

General Information

FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Continental breakfast and lunch will be served each day. 

** Please let us know about any dietary restrictions by contacting us at least two weeks before the event. **

Planet Hollywood
3667 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, NV, 89109
8669197472
Hotel & Room Block Info

There is a room block for this location. The rate is $104/night plus taxes. To reserve your room, click here. Reservations must be made by August 11, 2025.

Please note that upon booking your reservation, your credit card will be charged a deposit equal to the first night's room and tax. To avoid forfeiture of deposit, please ensure all changes and cancellations are made at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled arrival date.

General Information

Food & Beverage
Continental breakfast and lunch will be served.

The Westin Hilton Head Island
2 Grasslawn Avenue
Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928
8886278551
Hotel & Room Block Info
The room block rate for The Westin Hilton Head Island is SOLD OUT.  

Special rate available at our preferred hotel—book now:
SpringHill Suites Hilton Head Island
1 Marina Side Dr
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29928
Ph: 843-802-8200
Website
The room block rate is $176, click here to book your room by Friday, June 27, 2025.

If the SprinHill Suites is no longer available, please refer to the following list of nearby hotels on the island


NOTE: Federal Publications Seminars does not provide shuttle transportation to/from the host hotel (The Westin) from overflow hotels.

Government Per Diem
The Government Per Diem Rate is now SOLD OUT.
General Information
Food & Beverage
Continental breakfast and lunch will be served.
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CMBOK Alignments
Leadership
Character
Collaboration
Competence
Emotional Intelligence
Vision
Management
Business Management
Change Management
Financial Management
Project Management
Risk Management
Supply Chain Management
Guiding Principles
Communication and Documentation
Contract Principles
Regulatory Compliance
Situational Assessment
Skills and Roles
Standards of Conduct
Team Dynamics
Pre-Award
Plan Sales
Plan Solicitation
Prepare Offer
Request Offers
Award
Manage Disagreements
Plan Negotiations
Price or Cost Analysis
Select Source
Post-Award
Administer Contract
Close Out Contract
Ensure Quality
Manage Changes
Manage Subcontracts
Learn
Continuous Learning
Individual Competence
Organizational Capability