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 20CF-GOVX: MNCPA Audits of Local Governments Conference (Virtual Only)

October 19, 2020  -  In-Person and Online

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Agenda

Monday, October 19, 2020

8:30 am - 9:45 am

A1. Legislative Update
Speaker Gary Carlson
Field of study Business Law - Technical (1.5)
Description State and federal governments aren’t the only ones navigating the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Local governments are doing what they can to meet needs in their own communities while also implementing decisions made by higher levels of... Read more »

9:55 am - 10:45 am

B1. Local Government Fraud
Field of study Auditing (Governmental) - Technical (1)
Description In their 2020 global occupational fraud report, the Association of Fraud Examiners calculated that the median amount governments lose to fraud is $100,000. Federal and state governments typically have more resources to devote to fraud, but local... Read more »

10:55 am - 12:35 pm

C1. What's Going on at the GASB?
Field of study Accounting (Governmental) - Technical (2)
Description It’s time for a GASB update. Review new standards affecting governmental entities, with a focus on fiduciary activities and leases. Explore the impact of COVID-19, identify valuable COVID-19 resources and get up-to-date GASB guidance for proper... Read more »

1:15 pm - 2:55 pm

D1. Governmental Auditing Update
Field of study Auditing (Governmental) - Technical (2)
Description Get the latest information about Yellow Book and the Uniform Guidance. Review major changes in the 2020 Compliance Supplement, proposed changes to the Uniform Guidance, and common deficiencies found in peer review. Plus, examine Yellow Book changes... Read more »

3:05 pm - 3:30 pm

E1. Legal Compliance Update
Field of study Business Law - Technical (0.5)
Description A lot can happen in an audit cycle. In this annual update, explore recent legal compliance issues seen by the Office of the State Auditor. Topics include independent contractors and employees, record retention and electronic storage, retainage,... Read more »

3:40 pm - 4:30 pm

F1. Artificial Intelligence and Behavioral Ethics: Implications for Government Officials and Auditors
Field of study Behavioral Ethics - Non-Technical (1)
Description With social media, search history and algorithms, organizations have access to detailed behavioral profiles of hundreds of millions of people — though not always with their knowledge or consent. Discuss the ethics and usefulness of such information... Read more »
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Lynn Kletscher
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Deb Griffith
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Leslie Mueller
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