Illinois Government Finance Officers Association presents

IGFOA SUPPORT STAFF SEMINAR

March 12, 2010

9:00 am to Noon

NIU Naperville

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Intended Audience:  Finance and other local government support staff.     

Description: This seminar covers a variety of topics impacting support staff in a finance department or business office. Changes to the Freedom of Information Act, Accounts Payable Issues and Practices, and Cash Handling will be featured at this year's seminar.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the new Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)requirements, including information that is subject to FOIA and the role of FOIA officer
• Review purchasing and accounts payable best practices
• Explore changes to internal controls after a reduction in staff
• Review cash handling best practices

Delivery method: Group-Live

Program Level: Overview

Prerequisites: No prerequisites required

Advanced Preparation: No advanced preparation required

CPE Credits:  Earn about 2 CPE credits

AGENDA

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM   Registration and continental breakfast

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM The New Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requirements

• What are the new requirements?
• What is FOIAble? What is not?
• Who is your FOIA officer?

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM: Accounts Payable Issues and Practices

• Review of best practices related to purchasing and the A/P function
• Managing internal controls over the purchasing and A/P functions after a reduction in force
• Adapting to an E-Trade environment
  

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM:   Break

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM: Best Practices for Cash Handling

• Understanding the responsibilities of a cash handler
• Internal controls and security for cash handing
• New technology for cash handling
  

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Registration fee includes breaks, lunch, and material.

*The member fee applies to IGFOA public sector members, IGFOA associate members, or IGFOA public sector member substitutes. If you have questions about your membership, contact IGFOA at 815-752-8941 or info@igfoa.org.

Registration and Cancellation Policy: Registrations are accepted on a first-in, first registered basis. Payment should be mailed in advance or made at the door. IGFOA reserves the right to apply non-member fee to any individual that has not paid dues for the current year.

If you are unable to attend, please contact IGFOA at 815/752-8941 or info@igfoa.org as soon as possible. A $20 cancellation fee will be charged for cancellations up to March 5, 2010. Cancellations after March 5, 2010 and no-shows are responsible for the full tuition. Substitutions may be made with advanced notice. IGFOA reserves the right to modify the agenda and/or speakers, cancel the training due to low enrollment, or to close registration if full.

If you have questions regarding this seminar, cancellations, complaints, or refunds, contact the IGFOA at 815-752-8941 or info@igfoa.org.        

The Illinois Government Finance Officers Association is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.  State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.  Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN 37219-2417.  Web site:  www.nasba.org