FY23 A.I. The Federal Grant Single Act Audit: Top 10 Audit Findings

This session will examine the top 10 audit findings gathered from various certified public accounting practices who specialize in grant audits. Listen in as the presenter reviews the results from years of audits that discovered findings related to general processing and misalignment with 2 CFR 200. Learn from the most common mistakes and use this information to enhance your own corrective action plan to prevent such findings in your district and become more accountable with building an indestructible grants management process.

The three learning objectives:

LO1: Identify key stakeholders associated with a district audit.

LO2: Examine what to look for in your grants management process to ensure a successful audit.

LO3: Identify the critically important items needed on your grants management checklist.

Howard Barber

Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations

Old Rochester Regional School District

Howie Barber is a seasoned school business official with over two decades of experience in public school finance and operations. He currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations for the Old Rochester Regional School District in Massachusetts. Howie is an active member of the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO International), where he serves on the Board of Directors, helping to shape the future of school business leadership on a global scale. He has played a role in the Massachusetts Association of School Business Officials (MASBO), as a prior President and Board of Director contributing to statewide professional development and advocacy efforts. Howie is known for his commitment to equity, transparency, and innovation in education finance. His work reflects a deep passion for supporting students through effective resource management and strategic planning, and he continues to mentor emerging professionals across the school business community.