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Date: Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Registration: 11:30 am to Noon
Member Meeting: Noon to 1:00 pm
Post Meeting Session: 1:10 pm to 2:00 pm
Location: Old San Francisco Steakhouse
10223 Sahara St., San Antonio, TX
Topic: Auditing Contracts
Auditors have a significant role in assisting management in identifying and mitigating risks associated with contracting for services. The contract management process is full of issues and possible pitfalls that must be managed if desired outcomes are to be achieved. Potential losses from poorly written or improperly monitored contracts can be significant to an agency in terms of cost, time, and re-work. By reviewing key phases of the contract management process, auditors can provide assurance that a control framework is in place to support the appropriate use and effective management of service contracts. (Doug Archer, IIA 2003)
Speakers:
Mr. Willie Hicks, MBA, is a managing senior auditor with the Texas State Auditor’s Office, where he has audited the contract management processes for procuring and monitoring service provider contracts, outsourcing initiatives and administrative service contracts for several state agencies: the Health and Human Services Commission, the Department of Family and Protective Services, the Employees Retirement System, the Teacher Retirement System and the Texas Lottery Commission. He has been with the State Auditor’s Office for seven years. He holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Post Meeting Session
1:10 pm to 2:00 pm
Speaker: Steve Hodgson, ATM-B/CL
Credit hours: 1 CPE
Proposed Audience: All Levels of Auditors
Session Title: Communication and Toastmasters: Why Me?
Purpose: To promote the benefits of communication and leadership skills
Attendees will learn to:
- Hone their speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, encouraging environment
- Build confidence through a structured self-paced program
- Use a cost-effective way to meet their communication training needs
Course Overview: People often fear public speaking more than anything else. While most of us will never stand in front of thousands, even a brief presentation can cause anxiety. Whether we’re in a group meeting, or dealing one-on-one, each of us can benefit from developing and practicing our communication skills. In fact, numerous surveys show that presentation skills are crucial for success in the workplace. Learn why Toastmasters International is highly regarded in business circles for it’s proven – an enjoyable – way of developing communication and leadership skills.
Speaker Bio: Steve Hodgson is the Director of Payroll Training for the American Payroll Association - one of their full-time “weapons of mass instruction.” An active Toastmaster, he is a member of the Main Communicator Toastmasters Club of the American Payroll Association. He currently holds the designations of Advanced Toastmaster-Bronze and Competent Leader.
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- $25.00 for Non-Members and Late Registrants
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