What’s New in Federal Grant Administration Requirements 
This grants management training is open to all TARC members. TARC is pleased to offer up to 4 hours of CPE for Certified Public Accountants who attend this training.

Earlier this year, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) updated the OMB Guidance for Grants and Agreements, now known as the OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance. As the recipient of billions of federal dollars each fiscal year, regional councils and their member jurisdictions must comply with these regulations when using federal funds to support local and regional projects. The updates will go into full effect on October 1, 2024. To prepare TARC members for compliance with these updates, we will held an afternoon of training with one of the foremost experts in federal grants management.

Presentation slides will be available soon.

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Bergstrom A |Hilton Austin Airport | Austin, TX
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8:30 am -- Call to Order & Welcome

8:35 am -- FAPA Business Meeting

9:00 am -- Cybersecurity Risk Management for Local Governments

10:00 am -- Finance Updates from the Office of Area Agencies on Aging (No slides were shared.)

11:00 am -- Employment Law Updates

12:00 pm -- Lunch on your own.

2:00 pm -- Using Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Local Government Capacity (Bergstrom AB)
Every day, regional councils and local governments spend time and energy digging for information to make decisions, serve constituents, and move projects forward. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and generative AI have become common phrases and are championed by some as a way to create efficiencies in the way we work. But what does AI mean, how does it work and how can local governments use the tools available to enhance capacity? The professionals at Google joined us to share the impact this new technology can have on local government operations and how public sector leaders can chart their path forward with the appropriate frameworks, tools, and governance structures with a responsible approach to AI across your organization.

5:00 pm -- Adjourn