Sponsored Programs Risk Assessments
March 27, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
March 27 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
Join us for our upcoming webinar to discuss sponsored programs risk assessments. Speakers will provide an overview of the risk assessments process, discuss current industry trends commonly identified within sponsored research programs, and provide examples and case studies of assessments we have recently performed.
After attending this webinar, participants will be able to…
- Discuss the process and key steps to complete when conducting a sponsored programs risk assessment.
- Identify high-risk areas to consider during sponsored programs risk assessments.
- Identify potential audits and monitoring plans to mitigate sponsored programs risks.
Delivery Method: Group Internet
Field of Study: Auditing
Advance Preparation: None
Prerequisites are required: No
Cost: $25 for non-members
Recommended CPEs: 1
Host Information
Charles Ciano
Senior Manager
Baker Tilly US, LLP
Charles Ciano is a Senior Manager with Baker Tilly, a national accounting and advisory firm, within the Risk Advisory practice. Charles has over 18 years of experience in public and private grants management and compliance across multiple industries including nonprofit, universities, hospitals, and local government agencies. He has served in various leadership roles where he was responsible for federal and state grant-making, subrecipient monitoring, and establishing grant management policies, provisions, and initial staffing structures. Charles has managed grant and contract compliance from state/local agencies in over 15 states and multiple federal sources including DOE, ED, DOL, DOJ, NIH, NSF, DOD, and AmeriCorps. He holds a master’s degree in nonprofit management.
Karissa Tirinzoni
Manager
Baker Tilly US, LLP
Karissa Tirinzoni is a Manager in the Risk Advisory practice at Baker Tilly with over 9 years of professional accounting and internal audit experience. Her areas of expertise include sponsored research, financial controls, compliance and internal control assessments. Karissa is a key contributor on internal audit and consulting engagements, supporting clients with grant management and compliance with federal guidelines and agencies including Uniform Guidance, DOE, ED, NIH, and NSF. She holds a bachelors degree in Accounting and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant.
Kelsey Foreman
Senior Consultant
Baker Tilly US, LLP
Kelsey Foreman is a Senior Consultant in the Risk Advisory practice at Baker Tilly with over 7 years of experience performing internal audit and compliance services for higher education institutions. Her specific focus includes performing sponsored research compliance assessments, quality assessment reviews, and process and operational reviews. Kelsey assists with numerous engagements, ensuring adherence to federal guidelines and agencies including Uniform Guidance, DOE, DOD, NIH, and NSF. She holds a masters degree in Accounting and Information Systems.