Building on the concepts introduced in Strengthening Your Single Audit Readiness, this webinar takes a deeper look at two key areas of single audit compliance: allowability of costs and time and effort reporting.
Personnel costs are one of the most closely reviewed areas under the allowability compliance requirement and are a frequent source of audit findings. This session will provide a practical, in-depth look at the rules, documentation standards, and internal controls needed to properly support personnel costs charged to federal awards.
Participants will gain a clearer understanding of federal expectations for time and effort reporting, including certifications, distribution of activity, and after-the-fact documentation. The session will also address common pitfalls, compliance risks, and practical strategies for strengthening processes, improving documentation accuracy, and promoting consistency across departments.
Designed for professionals involved in grant management, finance, and compliance, this webinar will offer practical examples and actionable guidance to help organizations design or refine systems that meet requirements while remaining manageable for staff. Attendees will leave with tools and best practices to better support personnel cost allowability and prepare for audit scrutiny.
CPE credit will be provided.
Learning Objectives
- Understand federal requirements for time and effort reporting under the allowability compliance requirement
- Differentiate between compliant and noncompliant time and effort documentation practices
- Identify common errors and audit findings related to personnel cost documentation
- Apply standards for after-the-fact certification and proper distribution of employee activity
- Strengthen internal controls over payroll allocation and labor tracking processes
- Implement consistent documentation practices across departments and funding sources
- Align time and effort reporting processes with broader financial and compliance systems
- Develop practical approaches to monitoring and maintaining ongoing compliance
