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Provider:
Federal Publications Seminars, A Thomson Business
Topic(s):
Purchasing/Procurement
Who Should Attend?
Government contractors
Full Seminar Description
This course covers organizing and administering on-going compliance awareness programs for key areas of procurement activities - from bidding and cost issues to conflict of interest and claims matters. The program details: contractor obligations; effective procedures; problem areas; conducting compliance audits; keeping the program current and effective; staff training techniques; and disclosure issues. 13 CPE hours. Fee per person: $1025.Daily Schedule
9:00a.m.-4:00p.m.
CLE Hours
This Course is Eligible for
11.0(60 minute)
13.2(50 minute)
CPE Hours
This Course is Eligible for
13.0(CPE) hours of credit.
Program Level: Basic
Program Prerequisite: None
Advance Preparation: None
Method: Group-Live
Includes coverage of new Congressional oversight initiatives, proposed regulations and statutes such as the Clean Contracting Act.
A tailored program for Government contracting executives, managers & their legal advisors:
- Procurement Integrity; New and Continuing Requirements
- Self-Governance Approaches
- Areas of Increased Monitoring and Investigation
- New Statutes, Regulations and Cost Allowability Rules
- Conducting Effective Compliance Reviews
- Voluntary Disclosure of Wrongdoing
- New Contractor Vulnerabilities, Liabilities and Rights
- Criminal and Civil Proceedings for Noncompliance
- Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) Compliance Issues
- Developing an Effective Compliance Program
- ...and more.
Dramatic changes are taking place in Federal procurement today. At the core of these changes is COMPLIANCE with Government Contract requirements. Increased oversight and closer scrutiny are key concepts driving new Congressional initiatives in Government Contracting.
The purpose of this specially developed course is to provide an update and a valuable resource to assist contractors in developing and managing effective, efficient, ongoing compliance programs. For every major area covered, the course reviews:
- Your contractual obligations
- Areas of controversy & special complexities
- Suggested procedures
- Practical problems & case studies
- Recommendations for action
- Designed as a complete and comprehensive course, it serves as: (1) An update for contract professionals; (2) A guide to creating and maintaining a compliance program; (3) A primer on how to audit your contracting procedures; (4) An opportunity for training our contracting personnel and; (5) A detailed summary of Government contract requirements. All designed to assure maximum understanding and explained in terms you can immediately apply to your individual operations.
The Course Curriculum
This Course curriculum below is a summary of the contents, by chapter, of the new edition of the Thomson/West Government Contract Compliance Handbook. The Handbook will be provided to each seminar registrant.PART I. COMPLIANCE BASICS
Chapter 1. The Offenses & Penalties
- 1. Overview
- 2. Criminal Fraud
- 3. Conspiracy
- 4. Civil Fraud
- 5. Corruption
- 6. Improper Access to Government Property & Information
- 7. Obstruction of Justice
- 8. Criminal Penalties
- 9. Civil Penalties
- 10. Administrative Penalties
Chapter 2. Your Response to a Criminal Investigation
- 1. Overview
- 2. Investigators and Devices
- 3. Preparing for and Responding to an Investigation
- 4. Conducting an Internal Investigation
- 5. Responding to a Grand Jury Proceeding
Chapter 3. Parallel Proceedings & Global Settlements
- 1. Overview
- 2. Risks of Parallel Proceedings
- 3. Global Settlement
- 4. Mitigating Factors
Chapter 4. Your Compliance Program
- 1. Overview
- 2. Developing a Compliance Program
- 3. Recovering Compliance Costs
- 4. Steps to Achieve Compliance
Chapter 5. Conducting a Compliance Audit
- 1. Overview
- 2. Planning the Audit
- 3. Performing the Audit
- 4. Implementing & Reporting the Audit Results
PART II. OBTAINING GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS
Chapter 6. Handling Procurement Information
- 1. Overview
- 2. Procurement Integrity Act & Rules
- 3. Improper Access to Government Property & Information
- 4. How to recognize the Problem
- 5. Compliance Initiatives
Chapter 7. Influencing Government Actions
- 1. Overview
- 2. Bribery & Illegal Gratuities
- 3. Lobbying Restrictions
- 4. Collusive Bidding
- 5. Kickbacks
Chapter 8. Conflicts of Interest
- 1. Overview
- 2. Personal Conflicts
- 3. Organizational Conflicts
- 4. How to Recognize the Problem
- 5. Compliance Initiatives
Chapter 9. Defective Pricing
- 1. Overview
- 2. Current Requirements
- 3. How to Recognize the Problem
- 4. Compliance Initiatives
Chapter 10. Selling Commercial Items
- 1. Overview
- 2. Commercial Item Acquisitions
- 3. Special Contracting Methods
- 4. How to Recognize the Problem
- 5. Compliance Initiatives
PART III. CONTRACT PERFORMANCE
Chapter 11. Cost Allowability
- 1. Overview
- 2. Current Requirements
- 3. How to Recognize the Problem
- 4. Compliance Initiatives
Chapter 12. Cost Accounting
- 1. Overview
- 2. Current Requirements
- 3. How to Recognize the Problem
- 4. Compliance Initiatives
Chapter 13. Time Charging
- 1. Overview
- 2. Current Requirements
- 3. How to Recognize the Problem
- 4. Compliance Initiatives
Chapter 14. Progress Payments
- 1. Overview
- 2. Current Requirements
- 3. How to Recognize the Problem
- 4. Compliance Initiatives
Chapter 15. Product Substitution
- 1. Overview
- 2. Current Requirements
- 3. How to Recognize the Problem
- 4. Compliance Initiatives
PART IV. SPECIAL PROBLEMS
Chapter 16. Contract Claims
- 1. Overview
- 2. Certifying & Pricing Contract “Claims”
- 3. How to Recognize the Problem
- 4. Compliance Initiatives
Chapter 17. Domestic & Foreign Product Acquisition Preferences
- 1. Overview
- 2. Principal Laws & Rules
- 3. “Made in USA” Labels
- 4. How to Recognize the Problem
- 5. Compliance Initiatives
Chapter 18. Acquisitions & Mergers
- 1. Overview
- 2. Planning & Executing the Acquisition or Merger
- 3. Special Concerns for the Resulting Company
- 4. Foreign Acquisitions of U.S. Companies
- 5. Due Diligence Review
Chapter 19. International Sales
- 1. Overview
- 2. Export Restrictions
- 3. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
- 4. Antiboycott Provisions
- 5. Restrictions on Agents & Representatives
Chapter 20. Foreign Military Sales
- 1. Overview
- 2. Current Requirements
- 3. How to Recognize the Problem
- 4. Compliance Initiatives
Sponsor Background:
Federal Publications Inc., founded in Washington, DC in 1958, is recognized as the dominant force in providing Government procurement information to contracts professionals—the leader for high quality print publications, electronic materials, and educational seminars on Government contracting subjects. Construction contracting, immigration law, personnel and employment, international law and business, and environmental law are other areas in which Federal Publications has gained a reputation for high quality products.


