Conference Agenda

Conference Agenda

Time Session Title Key Topics & Activites Details CFR 200 Sections Covered
Day 1 Monday, March 24, 2025 7:00 – 8:30 AM Check-in & Badge Pickup Network & get settled before the event! N/A
Day 1 8:30 – 9:00 AM Welcome and Opening Remarks Brief welcome, workshop objectives, and the importance of CFR 200 for SDPI grants. Set the stage for a collaborative, hands-on experience. N/A
9:00 – 10:15 AM Introduction to CFR 200 – Structure and Key Terms Overview of CFR 200’s structure (Subparts A-F), key definitions (allowable, allocable, reasonable), and its purpose in grant management. Icebreaker: Participants share a compliance challenge they’ve encountered. Subpart A: 200.0–200.99 (Acronyms and Definitions)
10:15 – 10:30 AM Break Let's take a quick break—feel free to stretch, grab some water, or get some fresh air
10:30 – 12:00 PM Subpart B – General Provisions Discuss applicability of CFR 200 to SDPI grants, conflicts of interest, and mandatory disclosures. Interactive exercise: Participants evaluate scenarios for compliance issues (e.g., handling conflicts of interest). Subpart B: 200.100–200.113
12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch Break A full lunch will be provided by Dinè Restaurant.
1:00 – 2:15 PM Subpart E – Allowable, Allocable, and Reasonable Costs (Extended Session) Deep dive into CFR 200.403–405. Hands-on activity: Teams classify cost examples as allowable or unallowable and justify decisions. Provide a decision tree for evaluating costs. Subpart E: 200.400–200 .476
2:15 – 2:30 PM Break Let's take a quick break—feel free to stretch, grab some water, or get some fresh air
2:30 – 3:30 PM Subpart D – Internal Controls and Performance Monitoring Discuss building effective internal controls (200.303) and monitoring systems (200.328). Group task: Design a basic internal control process for monitoring program funds and outcomes. Subpart D: 200.300–200 .309
3:30 – 4:30 PM Day 1 Wrap-Up and Q&A Summary of key takeaways, open floor for questions, and preview of Day 2 agenda. Participants share one actionable insight from the day.
4:30 PM Adjourn Explore local options on your own.
Day 2 Tuesday, March 2, 2025 7:00 – 8:30 AM Check-in & Badge Pickup Network & get settled before the event!
Day 2 8:30 – 9:00 AM Welcome and Recap of Day 1 Review of Day 1 topics, address participant questions, and outline how Day 2 will focus on practical application. N/A
9:00 – 10:15 AM Subpart D – Financial and Performance Reporting Walkthrough of reporting requirements (200.327–329) and tools like SDPI Outcomes System (SOS), Payment Management System (PMS), and GrantSolutions. Activity: Teams review and correct sample reports. Subpart D: 200.327–200 .329
10:15 – 10:30 AM Break Let's take a quick break—feel free to stretch, grab some water, or get some fresh air
10:30 – 12:00 PM Subpart F – Audit Requirements Overview of single audit thresholds, audit preparation, and corrective actions. Audit readiness exercise: Teams create an audit preparation checklist and simulate addressing findings. Subpart F: 200.500–200 .521
12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch Break Opportunity for informal discussions and networking.
1:00 – 2:15 PM Subpart C – Pre-Award and Post-Award Requirements Overview of award lifecycle, program income, and prior approvals. Activity: Teams analyze a hypothetical request for program changes and determine required actions. Subpart C: 200.200–200 .211
2:15 – 2:30 PM Break Let's take a quick break—feel free to stretch, grab some water, or get some fresh air
2:30 – 3:30 PM Iterative Solutions for Real-Time Challenges Address pre-workshop survey pain points. Participants work in groups to co-create solutions for specific compliance issues (e.g., cost classification or reporting difficulties). Application of all CFR 200 concepts
3:30 – 4:30 PM Final Wrap-Up and Evaluations Recap of Day 2 topics, feedback collection, and presentation of Certificates of Completion. Facilitator shares follow-up resources for continued learning.
4:30 PM Adjourn Explore local options on your own.

We understand that attending the 2025 Special Diabetes Prevention Program of Indians (SDPI) OMB Super Circular Training is an important investment in your professional development and your organization’s compliance success. To help you secure approval to attend, we’ve prepared a justification letter template that outlines the value of this training and how it directly supports your role in managing the Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) grants.

This training will provide critical insights into OMB Circular compliance, financial accountability, and regulatory updates—all essential for ensuring program sustainability and effectiveness. By attending, you will gain actionable knowledge, expert guidance, and networking opportunities that will strengthen your ability to navigate compliance with confidence.

Use the template below to tailor your request for approval to attend.

On First Day

James Killer
Marketing Matters!

How you transform your business as technology, consumer, habits industry dynamics change? Find out from those leading the charge. How you transform

Melisa Rock
Reinventing Experiences

How you transform your business as technology, consumer, habits industry dynamics change? Find out from those leading the charge. How you transform

Agaton Ronald
Cultures of Creativity

How you transform your business as technology, consumer, habits industry dynamics change? Find out from those leading the charge. How you transform

James Killer
Human Centered Design

How you transform your business as technology, consumer, habits industry dynamics change? Find out from those leading the charge. How you transform

On Second Day

Ericha A. Stewart
Marketing Matters!

How you transform your business as technology, consumer, habits industry dynamics change? Find out from those leading the charge. How you transform

Fredric Martin
Reinventing Experiences

How you transform your business as technology, consumer, habits industry dynamics change? Find out from those leading the charge. How you transform

Laura Bryant
Cultures of Creativity

How you transform your business as technology, consumer, habits industry dynamics change? Find out from those leading the charge. How you transform

Henri Robert
Human Centered Design

How you transform your business as technology, consumer, habits industry dynamics change? Find out from those leading the charge. How you transform

On Third Day

James Killer
Marketing Matters!

How you transform your business as technology, consumer, habits industry dynamics change? Find out from those leading the charge. How you transform

Melisa Rock
Reinventing Experiences

How you transform your business as technology, consumer, habits industry dynamics change? Find out from those leading the charge. How you transform

Agaton Ronald
Cultures of Creativity

How you transform your business as technology, consumer, habits industry dynamics change? Find out from those leading the charge. How you transform

Ericha A. Stewart
Human Centered Design

How you transform your business as technology, consumer, habits industry dynamics change? Find out from those leading the charge. How you transform