**FY 2009 FTA FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT SEMINAR**

### [BACKGROUND]{.underline}

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is responsible for
administering billions of dollars of financial assistance to the transit
industry each year. As part of its oversight responsibilities, the FTA
through its Financial Management Oversight (FMO) program conducts
several financial reviews to assure grantee compliance with grant and
statutory requirements. The FTA sponsors a series of seminars to prepare
grantees for FMO reviews and to enhance and refine their financial
management systems to meet the standards established by the Common Rule.
The seminars will begin with introductory remarks by key FTA personnel
and training instructors, followed by a description of the FMO review
process. The instructors will also cover a review of sound Internal
Control and Disaster Recovery Planning concepts and will provide the
participants with exercises and case studies patterned after actual FMO
reviews.

The seminars will also address particular areas of financial management
concern, including the financial status reporting process, budget
changes and grant amendments, cash management issues, and cost
allocation plans.

The seminar format provides for individual questions throughout the
sessions with additional time after sessions to consult with trainers.
FTA will provide a workbook and other related materials at each seminar.

### [WHO SHOULD ATTEND?]{.underline}

Financial Management Oversight Seminars are designed for grantees
responsible for the financial management of FTA grant funds. This would
include CFO's, CEO's, Accountants and individuals responsible for
planning, managing transit service or compliance programs. Transit
agencies that are scheduled for a Financial Management Review during
Fiscal Year 2009 are especially encouraged to attend this seminar. The
seminar will ensure that your organization is aware of new FTA
requirements and assist you in preparing for a future review.

Due to space limitations, two registrants per agency will be accepted,
up to a maximum of 40 attendees per seminar. Additional registrations
will be accepted on a waiting list/space-available basis. Please contact
Janisha Richardson at (703) 351-5056 with any questions.

### [SEMINAR LEADERS]{.underline}

Transit professionals who are reviewers for the FTA\'s Financial
Management Oversight Program will conduct the Financial Management
Oversight Seminars. The instructors will provide guidance, answer
questions about how to respond to specific areas, and share industry
best practices. Staff from the FTA will attend the seminar to answer
questions about your upcoming Financial Management Review, assist you in
any area related to your FTA grant program, and refer you to printed
guidelines or other resources should you require additional information.

**[SPEAKERS]{.underline}**

**Welcome by the Regional Administrator or a representative from the
Regional Office**

*Linda Barnes -- Federal Transit Administration (FTA) -- Financial
Management Oversight Program*

Ms. Barnes works for the FTA's Office of Oversight in Washington, DC.
She is responsible for the financial management oversight program. Ms.
Barnes has over 10 years experience working in the area of oversight.

**[INSTRUCTORS]{.underline}**

*James W. Reid, CPA, MBA, Managing Director, Reid Consulting, LLC*

Mr. Reid founded Reid Consulting, LLC in 2001. In 2006 the firm (teaming
with Milligan and Company) was selected as a prime contractor under the
contract that includes delivery of the FMO Seminars. During the past two
years, Mr. Reid has served as Engagement Partner on the Reid/Milligan
team that has conducted FMO Seminars, FMO full-scope reviews, cost
allocation reviews, and financial capacity assessments. James has also
served the US Department of the Treasury as an instructor for
governmental accounting classes; and the Department of Health and Human
Services as a member of the Fiscal Improvements Work Group.

*John Milligan, CPA, Managing Principal, Milligan & Company, LLC*

Mr. Milligan started his accounting firm in 1985. Prior to this, he
worked over nine years at PricewaterhouseCoopers, an international
accounting firm. Mr. Milligan has served as project manager for numerous
Financial Management Oversight (FMO) reviews since 1991. Several of
these reviews have included the nation's largest transit operators. Mr.
Milligan performed various special reviews for the FTA over the past
several years, including financial capacity reviews. He has lectured on
the FMO process and on third party contracting requirements of 4220.1E.
Mr. Milligan has also been involved with triennial reviews.

*Donna McCoy, CPA, Senior Manager, Milligan & Company, LLC*

Ms. McCoy has over 10 years of diversified public accounting experience.
Prior to joining Milligan & Co., LLC, she worked at
PriceWaterhouseCoopers for three years. Ms. McCoy has served as manager
for over 40 FMO reviews. Ms. McCoy has also performed specialized
reviews for FTA.

**SEMINAR SCHEDULE**

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  **SESSION I** **SESSION     **SESSION     **SESSION     **SESSION V**   **SESSION
                II**          III**         IV**                          VI**

  Ft. Worth, TX Phoenix, AZ   Atlanta, GA   Portland, OR  Philadelphia,   Chicago, IL
                                                          PA              

  **January     **February    **March       **April       **May 13-14,    **June 18-19,
  27-28, 2009** 3-4, 2009**   24-25, 2009** 21-22, 2009** 2009**          2009**

                                                                          

  Embassy       Phoenix       W Atlanta     Avalon Hotel  Radisson Plaza  The Allerton
  Suites        Marriott                                                  

  Downtown      Mesa          Buckhead      and Spa       Warwick Hotel   Hotel

  600 Commerce  200 N.        3377          0455 SW       1701 Locust St. 701 North
                              Peachtree                                   

  Ft. Worth, TX Centennial    Road NE       Hamilton      Philadelphia,   Michigan Ave.
                Way                         Court         PA              

  76102         Mesa, AZ      Atlanta, GA   Portland, OR  19103           Chicago, IL

  \(817\)       85201         30326         97239         \(800\)         60611
  332-6900                                                333-3333        

  Rate \$149    \(888\)       \(800\)       \(503\)       Rate \$ 155     \(877\)
                236-2427      627-7063      802-5800                      701-8111

  Plus tax      \(480\)       \(678\)       Rate \$ 116   Plus tax        \(312\)
                898-8300      500-3123                                    440-1500

  Reservation   Rate \$ 160   Rate \$ 141   Plus tax      Reservation     Rate \$ 185

  Deadline:     Plus tax      Plus tax      Reservation   Deadline:       Plus tax

  **January     Reservation   Reservation   Deadline:     **April 13,     Reservation
  2,**                                                    2009**          

  **2009**      Deadline:     Deadline:     **March 21,                   Deadline:
                                            2009**                        

                **January     **March 2,                                  **May 18,
                5,**          2009**                                      2009**

                **2009**                                                  
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To register for a seminar, complete the attached registration form and
submit via email at <fmoseminars@reidconsult.com> or facsimile to the
attention of Janisha Richardson, FAX# (703) 558-0133. Please submit a
separate registration form for each participant. Upon acceptance into
the seminar, an email confirmation will be sent to you confirming your
acceptance in the seminar. If you do not receive a confirmation email,
please contact Janisha Richardson at (703) 351-5056. Do not assume that
your registration is confirmed until you receive your confirmation
email. This is not a walk-in seminar and space for each seminar is
limited. Reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve
basis. Attendance is limited to two individuals per agency in order to
accommodate as many agencies as possible. Maximum number of participants
is 40.

Hotel rooms have been established for each seminar offered at the
specified government per diem rate. The hotel accommodations are for
confirmed seminar attendees only. Each confirmed attendee is responsible
for making their hotel reservation. Pease do not make a hotel
reservation until you receive a confirmation email. To receive the
government per diem rate confirmed participants should acknowledge their
attendance at the ***FTA FMO Seminar*** upon registering.

**FY 2009 FTA FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT SEMINAR**

## REGISTRATION FORM

I would like to attend the following FY 2009 FTA FMO Seminar. Please
reserve a seat in the following session (please check appropriate box):

\_\_\_ SESSION 1 Forth Worth, TX -- January 27-28, 2009

\_\_\_ SESSION 2 Phoenix, AZ -- February 3-4, 2009

\_\_\_ SESSION 3 Atlanta, GA -- March 24-25, 2009

\_\_\_ SESSION 4 Portland, OR -- April 21-22, 2009

\_\_\_ SESSION 5 Philadelphia, PA -- May 13-14, 2009

\_\_\_ SESSION 6 Chicago, IL - June 18-19, 2009

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**[Important Notes:]{.underline}**

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