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67th Annual County Auditors Institute

Spring Institute Program

New Auditor’s Training Agenda

*Handouts and Presentations are available for those that granted the VG Young Institute of County Government permission to share.  Please be aware that not all presentations are available.

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New Auditor’s Training Evaluation
Spring Auditor’s Institute Evaluation

Tuesday, April 29

New Auditor’s Training

Overview of the Authority, Duties, and Responsibilities of the County Auditor
Understanding the Budget Process in a Texas County  –  Statutes / Addendum
Fund Accounting 101
Working Relations with Public Officials
Internal Controls Process, People, and Assurance
Help, Where Do I Find it?!?!

Optional Sessions

Ethics (Printed Copy Available Day Of)
TCDRS – A Perspective From the Employee Side (Not Permitted to Share)
Failure to Appear / Failure to Pay Program (Not Permitted to Share)
Employment Practices
How Does ARPA End? What Happens Now?

Wednesday, April 30

Generational Differences in the Workplace   –   Handout
5 C’s of Cybersecurity
Legislative Update (No Presentation)
Making the Most of County Department Cash Counts
Governed by GASB? Learn the New Rules on Compensated Absences
Bid Process & Texas County Purchasing Act
Artificial Intelligence – The Basics of AI
Purchasing Card Best Practices  –  P-Card Authorization / P-Card General Policy
Issuing Debt (Not Permitted to Share)
Assistant Auditor Help
Comptroller Resources and Reporting (Not Permitted to Share)
All Things Social Security
Been to Jail Lately? Be Confident That Your Family Can Put Money on Your Commissary Account With Confidence
Grants Management
Juror Pay & Reimbursement Audits

Thursday, May 1

US and Texas Energy Markets Update
Delivering Effective Presentations-web
Orientation and Exit Audits
Developing a Successful Investment Plan (No Presentation)

Friday, May 2

Auditing the County Clerk
What Happens When the FBI Comes to Town? (Not Permitted to Share)

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The V.G. Young Institute of County Government, part of The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, provides continuing education for elected county officials across the state of Texas. We offer training and support for County Judges & Commissioners, County Tax Assessors-Collectors, Emergency Service Commissioners, County Auditors, HR Professionals, and Property Tax Professionals.

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