What is PITI-VITI?
The Pacific and Virgin Islands Training Initiatives (PITI-VITI), is a program managed by the Graduate School USA and funded by the Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs. PITI-VITI supports the insular governments of American Samoa, Guam, CNMI, FSM, Palau, the Marshall Islands, and the US Virgin Islands. Find out more about the PITI-VITI program on the About PITI-VITI page.
PITI-VITI Training & Events
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Train-the-Trainer: Empowering Leaders to Deliver Effective Grants and Compliance Training
This course is specifically designed for participants who have completed the Grantee Fundamentals course, providing them with the skills and tools needed to train their staff and offices in critical areas of grants management. Building on the foundational knowledge from the Grantee Fundamentals courses, which covered Introduction to Grants Management, Proper Contract Awarding and Monitoring, and What to Do When the Auditor Arrives, this session will help participants consolidate these key concepts and effectively deliver them to their teams. The course will focus on adult learning principles, interactive training techniques, and strategies for adapting content to meet specific organizational needs. Through practical exercises and real-world scenarios, attendees will gain confidence and competence in training others, ensuring consistent application of best practices across their organizations.
September
20 - 20, 2024
3 CPE
Mastering Sub-Recipient Monitoring: Best Practices for Territorial Governments
This seminar offers a comprehensive roadmap to best practices for sub-recipient monitoring, tailored specifically for territorial governments. Participants will learn how to effectively monitor sub-recipients to ensure compliance with federal regulations, manage risks, and achieve program goals. The course covers essential strategies for conducting risk assessments, implementing monitoring plans, and utilizing data to make informed oversight decisions. Additionally, the course will explore techniques for conflict management and relationship building between Pass-Through Entities (PTE) and sub-recipients, fostering stronger partnerships and enhancing compliance outcomes. Attendees will gain practical tools and insights to improve their monitoring processes, ensuring that both prime and sub-recipients remain compliant and perform successfully.
September
20 - 20, 2024
3 CPE
PITI-VITI Newsroom
NEWSROOMIsland Government Finance Officers Association Holds a Successful Annual Meeting in Orlando
Jun 21, 2024
MoniqueThe Island Government Finance Officers Association (IGFOA) successfully held its annual summer meeting in Orlando, Florida, from June 8-13, 2024. The IGFOA brought together government finance leaders and staff from various island jurisdictions: the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the...
More InfoAudit and Investigative Training Opportunities at APIPA
Jun 18, 2024
JasonPITI-VITI Senior Director Jason Aubuchon and PITI-VITI faculty Drummond Kahn met with U.S. Department of Interior officials, including Inspector General Mark Lee Greenblatt, Chief of Staff (Acting) Kathleen Sedney, Assistant Inspector General for Investigations Matthew Elliott and Maria Tinitali,...
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