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American Conference Institute’s Advanced Forum on Preventing

CONTRACT & PROCUREMENT

FRAUDBest Practices to Minimize the Risks of a Government Investigation

Unlike other events, this unique practical forum is developed to focus exclusively on strategies to prevent fraud during the government contract procurement process.

Learn and Benchmark with Senior In-House Executives

Accenture

BAE Systems

Booz Allen Hamilton

DRS Technologies

General Electric

Northrop Grumman

Orbital ATK

Raytheon

Supreme Group USA

Government Keynote Address:

Gerard MeneAssistant U.S. AttorneyEastern District of VirginiaUnited States Attorney’s Office

Deepen Your Knowledge with our Post Conference Interactive WorkshopHow to Negotiate with Federal and State Authorities During a Settlement

JULY

30

Discuss Critical Compliance Best Practices for Government Contractors including:

• Which Areas Are Most Susceptible to Fraud

• How Sub-Contractors and Other Third Parties Increase Your Risk

• How to Survive a Government Investigation

• How to Continuously Monitor Your System of Internal Controls

• What Actions are Necessary if You Find a Misstatement

Get Updated on Enforcement Trends in Government Contracts:

• New Emphasis on Combatting Fraud, Waste and Abuse

• Recent Court Decisions Affecting False Claims Cases

• What are the Enforcement Priorities for 2015 and Beyond

• New Definition of Material Breach

• How to Calculate DamagesEarn

CLE Credits

Earn

CPE Credits

July 29, 2015 Hotel Palomar Washington, DC

American Conference Institute presents its inaugural summit on Contract and Procurement Fraud to offer guidance on how to protect your organization from potentially huge penalties and reputational damage arising from a government investigation. It is important for government contractors and sub-contractors to be aware of the government’s renewed focus on fraud prevention. The US Government expects contractors to have both a comprehensive compliance policy and a sound system of internal controls. Furthermore, they expect continual monitoring and timely investigations if any irregularity or misstatement is identified.

The US Government is devoting additional resources to audits and fraud investigations. In March 2015, President Obama announced his proposed budget to focus on combatting fraud, waste and abuse in government contracting. The government is focusing on five main areas: Fraud, Bribery, Waste, Abuse and Conflict of Interests

Recently, the government has aggressively pursued fraud in government procurement and other federal programs. In 2014, Hewlett-Packard paid $32.5M and The Boeing Company paid $23M to resolve significant claims. The False Claims Act will continue to be an important enforcement tool. There have been an increasing number of False Claims cases by both the Department of Justice and private whistleblowers. Companies need to ensure that their internal and external legal counsel is prepared to investigate any potential fraud allegations in a timely manner. This conference is designed for anyone working in accounting, audit, purchasing or legal departments.

How will compliance risk affect your future government contracts? Register today for this in-depth session. Advance pricing available and generous discounts for groups. Register today by calling 1-888-224-2480, faxing your registration form to 1-877-8927-1563 or registering online at www.AmericanConference.com/ProcurementFraud.

✓ Vice Presidents, Managers and Directors of

• Internal Audit

• Government Accounting

• Finance

• Contracts and Pricing

• Government Contracts

• Federal Government Procurement

• Government Compliance/Relations

• Acquisition Policy

• Industrial Compliance

✓ Corporate Legal Professionals

• VP’s, Legal Affairs/Operations

• Government Contract Counsel

• Litigation and Compliance Counsel

✓ Attorneys and Consultants specializing in:

• Government Contracting Compliance and Litigation

• Cost Accounting and Cost Allowability

• False Claims Act and Procurement Fraud

• GSA Contracts

• Suspension and Debarment

• Bid Protests

A Must Attend Event for:


CONTRACT FRAUD IN THE HEADLINES

“ McHugh Construction to Pay $12 Million to Settle Contract Fraud Claims by U.S. and Illinois on Seven Area Public Works Projects”

- Federal Bureau of Investigation

“Defense Contractor Pleads Guilty to Major Fraud in Provision of Supplies to U.S. Troops in Afghanistan”- U.S. Department of Justice

“Contractor CEO Pleads Guilty to 20-Year Fraud of USAID”- Government Executive

“ Washington Gas Energy Systems Agrees to Pay $2.5 Million in Fines and Penalties for Conspiring to Obtain Federal Contracts”

- Federal Bureau of Investigation

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2015

8:00 Registration Begins and Continental Breakfast

9:00 Conference Co-Chairs’ Opening RemarksAndrew MullinVice President & Chief CounselBAE Systems Electronic Systems (Washington, DC)

Peter HuttPartnerAkin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP (Washington, DC)

9:15 How to Detect Fraud: A Deep Dive into Areas Ripe for Fraud During the Government Contract Procurement ProcessVictor MillerVice President & General CounselHoneywell Defense and Space (Washington, DC)

Frederick LevyPartnerCovington & Burling (Washington, DC)

• Indicators and patterns of fraud and corruption in public procurement

• Billing for non-qualified staff• Fraudulent representation and warranties• Irregularities during post contract audit• Bid rigging and market allocation schemes• Fraud risks in electronic procurement/tendering

10:15 Focus on Compliance: How to Minimize the Risk of a Potential Government InvestigationGerard F. AmannGeneral Counsel & SecretaryAccenture Federal Services (Arlington, VA)

Dean L. GraysonVice President & General Counsel, Defense Systems GroupOrbital ATK, Inc. (Baltimore, MD)

Mark J. NackmanPartnerJenner & Block LLP (Washington, DC)

• What are the core components of a robust compliance program?

• How is your compliance program communicated to your entire staff?

• How to evaluate your whistleblower program• Essential components of an effective fraud risk assessment

11:00 Networking Break

11:15 How to Avoid Potential Landmines for Fraudulent Activity When Dealing with Sub-Contractors and Other Third PartiesAndrew MullinVice President & Chief CounselBAE Systems Electronic Systems (Washington, DC)

Brian C. BaldrateSenior Counsel, InternationalRaytheon Company (Arlington, VA)

Peter HuttPartnerAkin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP (Washington, DC)

• New requirements for counterfeit electronic parts• Focus on cybersecurity requirements• Guidance on supply chain risk rule• Inadequate Quality Assurance Systems and Records• Update on cost accounting and reporting/defective pricing• Latest on human trafficking and other socio-economic

requirements

12:15 Keynote Address: False Claims Act — Implied Certification and Government ContractsGerard MeneAssistant U.S. AttorneyEastern District of VirginiaUnited States Attorney’s Office

12:45 Luncheon for Attendees and Speakers

2:00 Effective Risk Management: How to Strengthen Your Internal Controls to Deter and Detect Fraudulent BehaviorConrad JimenezCorporate Vice President Government Compliance and Internal AuditDRS Technologies, Inc. (Washington, DC)

Elizabeth NovakDirector, Regulatory ComplianceBooz Allen Hamilton, Inc. (Herndon, VA)

Deborah NixonFounder & Managing PartnerCrosshair Advisors LLC (Washington, DC)

• SOX controls• Effective controls to monitor business systems• Use of handbook of fraud risk indicators• Focus of recent DCAA reviews

3:00 Navigating Timing of Voluntary Disclosures: What Actions Are Required When You Find Irregularities or Misstatements?Michael BishopExecutive Counsel-LitigationGE Corporate (Cincinnati, OH)

Emma SharmaChief Ethics & Compliance Officer & General CounselSupreme Group USA LLC (Reston, VA)

Nicole J. Owren-WiestPartnerWiley Rein LLP (Washington, DC)

• Review of expanded disclosure requirements and differing standards

• What to do when indication of fraud or other reportable event is identified

• Privilege considerations during the internal investigation• Who should speak to the government


3:45 Networking Break

4:00 How Recent Court Decisions Will Affect Your Pending False Claims CasesGail ZirkelbachPartnerCrowell & Moring (Los Angeles, CA)

Marcia MadsenPartnerMayer Brown (Washington, DC)

• The first to file bar and the WSLA: what do the Supremes have to say

• Certification: how do you define that• Let’s get creative: theories on calculating damages• Materiality vs falsity: what really matters• Public disclosure: when does it become public

4:45 What Trips the Threshold for a Government Investigation to Begin and How Damages Are CalculatedJames W. ThomasPartnerPwC LLP (McLean, VA)

Speaker to be AnnouncedNorthrop Grumman Corporation

• How is materiality defined by the government• What factors will cause the US DOJ get involved• Case study of how to calculate damages• When you should use experts

5:30 Conference Ends

THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2015 POST CONFERENCE WORKSHOP

9:00 – 12:30 (8:30 Registration Opens) How to Negotiate with Federal and State

Authorities during a SettlementSimone E. RossPartnerCovington & Burling LLP (Washington, DC)

Join this interactive workshop to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the subtle nuances that are involved in negotiating a settlement with the authorities. During this session, you will obtain practical guidance on what you should say and do during this process. Equally important, the session will review what you should not say or do. This seminar is relevant for both voluntary disclosures and responding to findings arising from a government investigation. Participate in a damages case study where you can discuss the step by step procedures and get a better sense about how long these types of negotiations will take. Topics to be covered include:

• Update of recent settlement agreements• Who should be negotiating with the government?• How to identify when is the ideal time to bring up a settlement• How to work with an outside monitor• How to develop a different strategy when working with either

federal or state authorities

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American Conference Institute’s Advanced Forum on

WHISTLEBLOWER LITIGATION

Responding to Increased Number of Reports


Benchmark with Senior In-House Executives on How to Manage Your Legal Risk Management Strategy:

www.AmericanConference.com/Whistleblower

With more than 300 conferences in the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, American Conference Institute (ACI) provides a diverse portfolio devoted to providing business intelligence to senior decision makers who need to respond to challenges spanning various industries in the US and around the world.

As a member of our sponsorship faculty, your organization will be deemed as a partner. We will work closely with your organization to create the perfect business development solution catered exclusively to the needs of your practice group, business line or corporation.

For more information about this program or our global portfolio of events, please contact:

Wendy TylerDirector of Sales, American Conference Institute

Tel: 212-352-3220 [email protected]

Global Sponsorship Opportunities

BAE Systems

General Dynamics Advanced Information

Systems

K2M

Medtronic

Morgan Stanley

PAE

Travelers Insurance Company

American Conference Institute (ACI) will apply for Continuing Professional Education credits for all conference attendees who request credit. There are no pre-requisites and advance preparation is not required to attend this conference.

Course objective: Update on the preventing fraud and strengthening internal controls and procedures to prevent inappropriate payments. Recommended CPE Credit: 7.0 hours.

ACI is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417 or by visiting the web site: www.nasba.org

To request credit, please check the appropriate box on the Registration form.

Continuing Professtional Education Credits


Accreditation will be sought in those jurisdictions requested by the registrants which have continuing education requirements. This course is identified as nontransitional for the purposes of CLE accreditation.

ACI certifies that the activity has been approved for CLE credit by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board.

ACI certifies that this activity has been approved for CLE credit by the State Bar of California.

You are required to bring your state bar number to complete the appropriate state forms during the conference. CLE credits are processed in 4 – 8 weeks after a conference is held.

ACI has a dedicated team which processes requests for state approval. Please note that event accreditation varies by state and ACI will make every effort to process your request.

Questions about CLE credits for your state? Visit our online CLE Help Center at www.americanconference.com/CLE

Continuing Legal Education Credits

GROUP PRICING

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Hotel Information

Venue: Hotel PalomarAddress: 2121 P Street NW, Washington, DC 20037Telephone: 1-877-866-3070

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We offer special pricing for groups and government employees. Please email or call for details.Promotional discounts may not be combined. ACI offers financial scholarships for government employees, judges, law students, non-profit entities and others. For more information, please email or call customer service.

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FEE PER DELEGATEAdvance Pricing

On or Before June 5, 2015Standard Pricing

After June 5, 2015

o Procurement Fraud Seminar Only $1095 $1195

o Procurement Fraud Seminar and Post-Conference Workshop $1695 1795

o Special Rate for In-House Counsel and Executives (Procurement Fraud Seminar Only)

$995

o Both Procurement Fraud and Whistleblower Seminars $2095 $2295

o Both Seminars and 1 Workshop $2695 $2895

o Elite Pass: Both Seminars and 2 Workshops $3295 $3495

o Please reserve ___ additional copies of the Conference Materials at $199 per copy.

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American Conference Institute’s Advanced Forum on Preventing

CONTRACT & PROCUREMENT

FRAUDBest Practices to Minimize the Risks

of a Government Investigation


www.AmericanConference.com/ProcurementFraud

Discuss Critical Compliance Best Practices for Government Contractors including:

• Which Areas Are Most Susceptible to Fraud

• How Sub-Contractors and Other Third Parties Increase Your Risk

• How to Survive a Government Investigation

• How to Continuously Monitor Your System of Internal Controls

• What Actions are Necessary if You Find a Misstatement?

American Conference Institute’s Advanced Forum on

WHISTLEBLOWER LITIGATION

Responding to Increased Number of Reports


Get Updated on Enforcement Trends in Whistleblower Litigation:

✶ Implication of KBR decision involving confidentiality obligations

✶ Expansion of false claims statutes

✶ Who qualifies as a whistleblower?

✶ How attorney-client privilege is being used or misused

✶ Impact of increased whistleblower reports of government whistleblower programs

www.AmericanConference.com/Whistleblower

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