With so many available resources, sometimes it can be a challenge to determine what resources are most appropriate for your needs. Below we have aggregated, vetted, and described a list of helpful resources that you may refer to during your work.
JVSG Promising Practices Listening Session Date: May 25, 2022 Length: 1:01:17 minutes In this webinar, five states presented the lessons learned and promising practices that contributed to their improved performance in Program Year 2020. The event included a facilitated discussion where states asked questions and got answers from their colleagues across the nation.
So, You’re Being Audited: Triennial Audit Training for Fiscal Years 2022 through 2024 Date: November 23, 2021. Length: 00:36:23 minutes Presenter: Dan Griffiths In this video, So, You’re Being Audited: Triennial Audit Training for Fiscal Years 2022 through 2024, NVTI’s Dan Griffiths presents elements of DOL VETS’ audits of states’ compliance with the roles and responsibilities of staff funded by the Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG) program. Viewers will learn about and understand the triennial, or three-year, audit cycle for the JVSG program, its framework, and various supporting elements. Background information will include the relevant
legal guidance applicable for this effort. The video also examines the four phases of the audit process, as well as the tool developed by DOL VETS to be used during the implementation of oversight responsibilities. Finally, viewers will gain an understanding of Areas of Concern and Findings that will need to be addressed by State Workforce Agencies, or SWAs.
JVSG Listening Session with KPMG (DOL/VETS Partners): VETS introduces state management and financial staff to KPMG, who have been contracted to audit recipients for expenditures charged to the grant. The objective of the conversation is to inform states of plans to conduct JVSG financial audits during FY22 and answer questions or address concerns. This video was not created by NVTI. It is hosted with permission from DOL VETS. Questions regarding the content should be directed to JVSG@dol.gov.
Grants Closeout Process for Grantees Date: August 19, 2021. Length: 2:13:58 minutes Presenter: Dan Griffiths The following webinar session is a comprehensive training for grant recipient financial and programmatic personnel responsible for closing out grant awards. The webinar session included an updated presentation on the grant closeout process as it applies to Department of Labor, Veterans’ Employment & Training Service grants (Jobs for Veterans State Grants as well as grants funded under the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program). The presentation was followed by a question and answer session.