APIPA2024 - Course Detail

20Track D

Auditing for Risks in New or Expanded Programs

08/30/2024
08:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
4 hours

Course Description

Human health and the environment are important considerations no matter where you live. Governments are increasing their focus on environmental concerns which can lead to an increase in funding in environmental programs, the creation of new programs, or expanded responsibilities in existing programs.

What You Will Learn

In this session we will discuss how to identify risks, conduct audits and provide oversight in new or expanded programs. You will also hear examples of audits and evaluations of new or expanded programs conducted by EPA Office of Inspector General.

Who Should Attend?

APIPA conference sessions are intended for island government accountability professionals. Audit, budget, finance, accounting, and related management and staff members will find interest and value in this presentation.

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Beth Schubert

Lakewood, CO

Beth Schubert is the Director of the Special Drinking Water Projects Directorate in the Environmental Protection Agency Office of Inspector General. Her directorate focuses on the oversight of approximately $24 Billion in funding provided through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for the removal of lead service lines and the reduction of emerging contaminants in drinking water. She has 21 years of federal auditing experience including approximately 12 years working with the U.S. Insular Islands.