CIL NET Presents… A Two-Part Teleconference and Webcast
EDGAR and More

** Rescheduled **

October 27 and 29, 2009;

3:00 – 4:30 p.m. (Please note: All times listed are Eastern Daylight Time!)

The Two-Part Teleconference and Webcast: EDGAR and More, has been rescheduled for October 27 and 29, 2009. If you are already registered for the original dates of this training, you do not need to register again.

Register Online: https://secure.xo.com/ncil.org/store/catalog.php?p_category=1

You can also register by using this printable registration form in Word or Text-Only

Registration Fee: $75.00 per site. Fee does not apply per participant; registrants are encouraged to gather as many individuals as desired to participate by telephone or webcast.  ALL CILs and SILCs are encouraged to participate in this important training.  We know some organizations need several weeks to cut checks – don’t let this stop you from registering!  Register today and send payment as soon as you are able – even if you must wait until after the presentation.

About: Does your Center want to serve more people with a higher quality of service? This training will focus on financial planning and program development, drawing the connection between fiscal management and the mission of Centers for Independent Living. Participants will learn about the importance of quality assurance and ongoing planning, resource development and cost allocation, and how to apply these principles to new and existing funds.

Target audience: CIL executive directors, managers, fiscal staff, and board members who have at least a basic understanding of fiscal procedures and legal requirements.

Level: Introductory to Intermediate.

Purpose:  Apply principles of EDGAR for fiscal accountability to improve the quantity and quality of IL services.

Upon completion of this teleconference/webcast, participants will be able to:

• Describe the relationship between good fiscal practices and effectiveness of services and programs

• Describe effective internal controls to achieve results and safeguard program integrity and assets, including how to track funds adequately to show proper spending

• Cite general cost allocation principles, including personnel activity reports (PARs) that conform with federal law and grant terms

• Increase their effectiveness as administrators by learning how EDGAR, OMB regulations, and other financial rules apply to their centers

Draft Agenda: The order of the topics covered may change. A final agenda will be posted on the NCIL website as soon as possible and will be included in your confirmation.

• Financial Planning and Program Development
• Tracking Expenses and Recouping Costs
• Indirect Cost Rates
• Resource Development
• Utilizing New Funds
• Quality Assurance and Ongoing Planning
• Summary and Additional Resources

PRESENTED BY CIL-NET: A program of the IL NET national training and technical assistance project for Centers for Independent Living (CIL-NET) and Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILC-NET). The IL NET is operated by ILRU, Independent Living Research Utilization, in partnership with the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) and the Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL).