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Financial Links to Program Success |
Course Introduction | Many current program managers do not realize that they are also financial managers. Many current financial managers do not understand the types of information and support needed by other program managers to assist them in most effectively and efficiently delivering their programs to the American people. This course is meant to assist both groups in accomplishing their objective of delivering the most value at the least cost to the beneficiaries of their programs. To view other financial management courses, Go to FMSI Financial Management Training Curriculum Website | |
Learning Objectives | This course is presented to provide senior program and financial managers with a better understanding of financial policies and tools available to them, how the policies evolved, how the policies and tools may impact their operations, and how they might be used to deliver added value to their programs for the benefit of the citizens of the United States, whom they serve. Specific objectives include: 1. Identifying global, national and other factors which will change the role of federal executives in the future 2. Defining the federal executive's role in financial management 3. Presenting legislative authorities and responsibilities affecting both financial and other program managers 4. Providing tools to assist in the better management of programs |
Changing Expectations: The Changing Governmental Environment |
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The Changing Governmental Environment | ||
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The Legislative Framework | ||
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Legislation and Related Activities From 1900 to the Present | ||
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Accountability for Program and Financial Results |
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Accountability for Results | ||
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Managing in an Era of Changing Resources |
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Using Ratios to Assist in Analyzing Operations | ||
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Cost Accounting | ||
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Costing Methodologies | ||
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Considering Different Methods of Acquiring Services | ||
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Increasing Reliance on Rapidly Changing Technology |
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Two Important Pieces of Legislation Supporting the Use of Technology | ||
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Establishing Financial Systems Requirements and Certifying Systems | ||
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Legislative and Other Requirements Impacting the need for Technology | ||
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What Tools Are Available to Meet the Challenges of the Future | ||
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Human Resources and Financial Management |
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Change And The Workforce | ||
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Tools Available to Assist in Human Resource Management | ||
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Summary |
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General Observations | ||
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Conclusions Concerning Finance and Program Areas | ||
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