Wendelyn Lowe-Howell

• Conduct audits, reviews, and studies of Child Support Enforcement's financial, program, and data reporting operations and activities.
• Audit preparation includes documenting and evaluating audit scope and objectives, developing timetables and schedules, preparing analysis and results, and preparing audit programs.
• Review functional program manuals and other documentation to gain knowledge of the state under evaluation.
• Present issues with detailed conclusions to answer the purpose and objective of the audit; prepare findings and recommendations that demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the business while meeting the required reporting deadlines.
• Conducts audit walkthroughs and detailed evidence by completing work papers and memoranda, and documenting audit tests and findings.
• Assist in developing an approach to collecting and sorting data, analyzing data, and determining the probability of noncompliance. This includes risk assessments by reviewing state controls over Title XIX of the Social Security Act.
• Write audit memos, letters, reports, or sections of audit reports based on findings, fully supported by work papers, to be issued to concerned parties. Accepts personal responsibility for assignments, maintaining timely communication with team members, auditees, and management.
• Expert in GAGAS, GAAP, GAAS, Title 45 CFR, Title 2 Grants and Agreements, Ch III, and all other applicable legislation, regulations, and guidance related to ACF, OCSS, and the Office of Audit.

• Develops, monitors, and coordinates the Christian leadership development plan that includes training and development opportunities for aspiring, novice, and experienced leaders in all phases of ministry, including children, adults, and senior adults.
• Instructor for 8-week transformational leadership courses geared towards understanding several topics related to the following:
• Christian growth, leadership, and maintenance.
• Class topics include prayer, war room, how to study the Bible, basic salvation, and Christian living for children, youth, and adults.

Ministerial Alliance member

• Grief and loss service provider to include overseeing funeral services, repass gathering, music, Eulogy, and other ministerial duties.
• Facilitated bible studies and organized religious activities for church members.
• Led weekly prayer sessions to help clients find peace during difficult times.

Victory Association.

• Coordinates recruitment and retention efforts for other Senior Pastors and Christian leaders in the community and association.
• Assist in the design and coordination of leadership professional development to ensure that current and aspiring leaders and teachers have the knowledge and skills to build successful, victorious, Christlike lives.
• Develops the selection criteria for each leadership program and oversees the selection process for the participants, using the definitions of leader excellence as a guide.
• Monitors the quality of leadership development programming by collecting, analyzing, and responding to data to ensure program expectations are being met.
• Oversees and facilitates professional learning experiences for cohorts of developing leaders using research-based best practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or pastor.

• Conducted external audits for company operations within the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) perimeter to ensure compliance with CBP laws and regulations.
• Audit preparation included documenting and evaluating the scope and objectives, developing timetables and schedules, preparing analysis and results, and preparing audit programs.
• Reviewed functional program manuals and other documentation to gain knowledge of the company or organization under evaluation.
• Presented issues with detailed conclusions to answer the purpose and objective of the audit; prepared conclusions and recommendations that demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the business while meeting the required reporting deadlines.
• Performed audit walkthroughs, compiled evidence via work papers and memoranda, and documented test results and findings.
• Support teammates and senior auditors by coordinating information requirements and participating in selected audits.
• Examined and reviewed records, books, ledgers, purchase vouchers, inventory receipts, and other documentation to determine if transactions were adequately supported in accordance with DHS/CBP laws and regulations.
• Assisted in developing an approach to collecting and sorting data, and analyzing data to determine the probability of noncompliance, which includes risk assessments by reviewing company controls over trade compliance.
• Recorded information, records, conditions, and findings in designated audit documentation format.
• Prepared charts, tables, graphs, and other exhibits to aid in the presentation of audit findings.
• Wrote audit memos, letters, audit reports, or sections of audit reports based on findings, fully supported by work papers, to be issued to concerned parties.
• Accepted personal responsibility for assignments, maintaining timely communication with mentor, team members, auditees, and management.
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge of Title 8, Title 42 CFR, and other relevant legislation, regulations, and guidance pertaining to CBP directives, Office of Trade Regs, and Customs rulings-CROSS.

• Grant process management - monitored and followed up by on-site reviews using ETA's Core and monitoring Guide (financial) and Supplements
• Applied Workforce Opportunity Innovation Act-WIOA law and regulations from the newly uniform guidance and/or OMB Circulars; advised management on regulatory requirements and changing program operations.
• Reviewed, reconciled, and corrected A/R, A/P, General Ledger accounts, subsidiary accounts, cash, and control account balances for assigned grantee programs.
• Assisted management in applying financial data and recommendations for problem-solving.
• Reviewed, analyzed, and validated grantees' financial records and statistical data, and formulated various financial reports.
• Reviewed grant awards and program details to ensure the grantee has followed stipulated guidelines.
• Notified grantees, conducting pre-review and analysis; scheduled and conducted entrance and exit conferences; identified issues by observations, findings, and effective practices; provided technical assistance, issued reports, and tracked findings toward solutions.
• Assisted fiscal reviews and/or investigation of financial management systems.
• Submitted written report of fiscal/administrative findings, observations, and effective practices to grantee within days of exit conference; monitored report findings are prepared timely, accurately, and contain the appropriate citations.
• Applied and assisted in developing monitoring, analytical, and technical assistance/training methods, procedures, and systems to assess and enhance grantee financial record keeping.
• Analyzed the effectiveness of grantees in meeting goals and objectives while adhering to federal and state requirements; devised accounting structures and procedures to satisfy regulatory and/or legislative changes.
• Collaborated with other governmental and non-governmental organizations to ensure grantee compliance with applicable requirements.
• Corrected all differences in subsidiary ledger balances and the control account balances in the GL, providing accounting information and guidance to the program officials.
• Initiated ETA acceptance of all quarterly ETA-9130 reports submitted to the agency online or by other transmittal mechanisms within the 10-day quarterly deadline.
• Drafted letters concerning issues resulting from analysis of reports, such as excess cash on hand, recurring reporting issues, or lack of reporting, that are clear and concise.
• Assisted and recommended new approaches and alternatives to address current or anticipated problems with establishing policies and procedures related to financial accounting systems, regulatory compliance of grantee service design, service delivery, and program/fiscal performance.
• Assisted in negotiating acceptable agreements to resolve all conflicts and disputes.

• Participated and conducted on-site reviews, monitored grantees using ETA’s Core Monitoring Guide (financial) and Supplements; apply Regulations and WIOA law from the newly uniform guidance and/or OMB Circulars
• Maintained and developed workforce professional competencies for assigned areas, and utilized expertise to accomplish responsibilities. Analyzed information and program data utilizing computer software applications.
• Promoted effective working relationships with stakeholders, such as other Federal, State, and local partners, the business community, labor organizations, education, welfare, etc., to utilize employment and training resources most effectively.
• Advised management on regulatory requirements and changed/updated program operations. Reviewed, reconciled, and corrected A/R, A/P, General Ledger accounts, subsidiary accounts, cash, payroll analysis, and control account balances.
• Assisted management in applying financial data and recommendations for problem-solving.
• Reviewed, analyzed, and validated grantees' and program participants' financial records and statistical data.
• Formulated financial reports.
• Reviewed grant awards and program details to ensure the grantee followed stipulated guidelines.
• Notified grantees, conducting pre-review and analysis; scheduled and conducted entrance and exit conferences; identified issues by observations, findings, and effective practices; provided technical assistance, issued reports, and tracked findings toward solutions.
• Assisted in comprehensive program and fiscal reviews and/or investigation of financial management systems.
• Wrote reports of fiscal/administrative findings, observations, and effective practices to grantee within 45 days of exit conference; monitored report findings, prepared timely and accurately, and contained the appropriate citations.
• Applied and assisted in developing monitoring, analytical, and technical assistance/training methods, procedures, and systems to assess and enhance grantee financial record keeping.
• Analyzed the effectiveness of grantees in meeting goals and objectives while adhering to federal and state requirements; devised accounting structures and procedures to satisfy regulatory and/or legislative changes.
• Collaborated with other governmental and non-governmental organizations to ensure grantee compliance with applicable requirements.
• Corrected all differences in subsidiary ledger balances and the control account balances in the GL, providing accounting information and guidance to the program officials.
• Initiated ETA acceptance of all quarterly ETA-9130 reports submitted to the agency online or by other transmittal mechanisms within the 10-day quarterly deadline.
• Drafted letters concerning issues resulting from analysis of reports, such as excess cash on hand, recurring reporting issues, or lack of reporting, that are clear and concise.
• Assisted and recommended new approaches and alternatives to address current or anticipated problems with establishing policies and procedures related to the financial accounting system and proper internal controls.

• Performed executive support to the Regional Administrator, RA, in the development, implementation, and executive management of all programs and policies for the departments of the Region.
• Served as a technical resource person for Regional Office staff and State/local grantee staff responsible for all ETA programs, including State Systems, Unemployment Insurance, and Discretionary grant programs.
• Researched, compiled, assimilated, and prepared confidential and sensitive documents, reports, and briefs, which included the issuance of monitoring reports and financial reports for all programs under the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act-WIOA, Code of Federal Regulations-CFR, and Uniform Guidance for DOL-ETA.
• Reviewed and screened incoming correspondence reports; assessed materials and organized documentation for the Regional Administrator and/or regional directors.
• Coordinated office management activities for the regional administrator and coordinated work products, schedules, and processes to ensure efficient ETA Regional leadership management team operations.
• Maintained regional assignment tracking logs for action items and documents for follow-ups on work in progress; ensured appropriate reply/action in accordance with established deadlines.
• Maintained and updated pay records, certified time and attendance for the Region, processed mid-year and yearly performance evaluations, and processed new hires manually and through the electronic system, following guidelines.
• Prepared and reviewed all correspondence for grammar, construction, and format in compliance with the executive supervisor's signature requirements and maintained tracking systems.
• Received and reviewed all correspondence for the Regional Administrator, routed matters requiring action by managers and/or staff, and followed up to ensure that actions were completed.
• Managed and maintained the Region's official email account, travel, and calendar.
• Established and maintained a working relationship and deadlines with the National Office staff, federal directors, managers, and state and federal.
• Agencies, elected officials, community leaders, and the general public; furnishing information, ensuring reports, and other requests are completed accurately and timely by the Regional Administrator and other members of the management team, and providing technical assistance as needed.
• Maintained and coordinated regional employee travel, training, and human resource records. Facilitated group training, in-service, and office meetings. Coordinated scheduling for all conference rooms.
• POC for records management functioned as facility coordinator with GSA building, telephone, and archived guidelines.

• Provided legal assistance to All Divisions, including the Criminal Tax division and Large Business & International Division, General legal Svcs, Small Business Self Employed Division, Area Counsel, and Deputy Area Counsel and provided backup to other divisions when needed
• Opened, maintained, and processed new cases, including grand jury cases. Prepared, processed, and filed.
• Answers, Motions, Briefs, Reports, Stipulation of facts, Requests, Decisions, Pre-trial memorandums, and other filings.
• Assisted attorneys with trial preparation work, including but not limited to table of contents, indexes, table of authorities for briefs, and other similar documents; exhibits; organizing of graphs, charts, etc.
• Photocopying, affidavits, subpoenas, contacting witnesses, as requested.
• Created and maintained various files, documents, correspondence, and other materials; cross-referenced files when appropriate.
• Provided technical examination of documents prepared by attorneys to ensure correctness and monitored cases until completed.
• Coordinated with clerks of Tax Court, US Attorney's office, etc. To ensure legal documents satisfy court/judges and settlement requirements.
• Closed cases systematically and manually to include preparation for archiving records and files.
• Analyzed and reviewed evidence based on the Internal Revenue Code, laws, guidelines, and regulations. Assisted in legal research with files, library reference materials, corporate records, private and governmental studies, computer databases, and other pertinent sources to supply needed factual information for inclusion in memoranda, briefs, and similar documents.
• Maintained case management, time management reports, and payroll for over 19 assigned attorneys.
• Maintained records of leave, tax court trial calendars, assigned cases, hearings, and forthcoming legal action requirements.
• Maintained and arranged the attorney's calendar and scheduled conferences, appointments, conference calls, meetings, and other commitments.
• Provided all appropriate air travel and hotel arrangements for attorneys and individuals outside of the office pertinent to cases, as instructed using the GOVTRIP system.
• Produced a variety of forms documents utilizing advanced word processing software functionalities from hand drafts, edited copies, electronic files, etc
• Utilized a variety of systems and databases, including CASE-MIS case management system, TL-CATS, TAPS-SETRA payroll system, US Tax Court system, GOVTRIP for government travel, and Microsoft Office suite, as well as the Lexis database system.

• Supervised collection, counting, and deposit of contributions; ensured at least two persons are present during collection and counting
• Supervised timely payment of ordinary operating expenditures, including payroll. Posted transactions to the church ledger.

Monthly

• Reconciled bank account statements to the ledger.
• Maintained records of all income, revenue, receipts, expenses, disbursements, assets, and liabilities, especially documents related to loans, mortgages, investments, and payroll taxes.
• Provided financial reports to the Pastor, Board, and members on operating funds, non-operating funds, and cash balances/investments.
• Provided a summary of financial reports for the church bulletin.

Quarterly

• Provided a statement of giving to contributors, following appropriate IRS regulations for tax deductibility.
• Supervised treasurers of all other congregational accounts, ensuring they follow appropriate procedures and safeguards.

Annually

• Arranged for an audit/review of financial records and processes, sending a copy of results to the Board and members at the yearly Church meeting.
• Assisted with financial planning, including preparation of the annual budget.
• Prepared year-end tax information, including 1099-Misc and W-2 forms.
• Processed commitments to the annual giving campaign or other congregation campaigns.

• Determine the completeness and accuracy of all types of financial processing associated with the Midwest Services Branch and Nationwide Testing Program.
• Provided technical assistance for all financial matters related to program administration.
• Interact with clients, vendors, and agencies to provide quotes, explain billing, and resolve discrepancies. Created, maintained, and ensured all required supported documents, forms, contracts, reports, and proper authorizations are present.
• Managed payment procedures by processing all credit card transactions made by client agencies related to both programs through documents such as written contracts, memorandums, statements of work, and invoices.
• Oversaw procurement activities as the approving official for the Nationwide testing program.
• Work directly with central office staff, the Office of Chief Financial Officer, and employment services to assist others nationwide within the OPM agency in creating, evaluating, updating, analyzing, clarifying, verifying, and correcting financial data and processing reports for both programs.
• Create, review, and form letters and informational materials, and eliminate forms directives as necessary to ensure optimum usefulness to all service center operations specified within examining and testing applications.
• Maintain, update, and approve pay records, time and attendance through Electronic Time and Attendance Management System (ETAMS); and create travel authorizations, vouchers, and approvals in Travel Miscellaneous Reimbursable (TMR) electronic system for both programs.
• Assured all pertinent administrative functions were processed and completed, such as basic correspondence, personnel actions, quarterly and yearly reviews at a regional and nationwide level, such as accessions (new hire appointments), promotions, within-grade increases, separations, and other personnel actions as needed. Processed and maintained all time-sensitive materials, including Congressional, White House, and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) correspondence. Maintained all electronic and manual files for the Chicago Services Branch and Nationwide testing program.
• Provided support services and basic information on standard processing procedures and requirements related to staffing. Provide basic development, process, and complete assigned examining work and qualifications through manual and electronic, with the assistance of the USA-Staffing database.
• Finalize applicant processing, rank, and rating, and issue a certificate of eligibility for the hiring agency. Process in hiring authority under competitive and non-competitive appointments, excepted appointments, and internal placement for competitive and non-competitive.
• Extensive knowledge of procurement regulations, OPM pricing guide, Title 5 USC, the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Delegating Examining Unit (DEU), and OPM regulations, guidelines, and policies.
• Assisted applicants and clients with USAJOBS and USASTAFFING in interpreting regulations and guidelines on all facets of the federal government hiring process. Functioned as a technical support expert assistant in processing and training other employees.
• Maintain and update pay records and time and attendance through the Electronic Time and Attendance Management System (ETAMS), and create travel authorizations, vouchers, and approvals in the Travel Miscellaneous Reimbursable-TMR electronic system.