Why Choose VLB?

We offer competitive pricing, fast and reliable service, and a satisfaction guarantee.    

Our Professional Experience:  

Assistant Director at Washington HQ Services, Financial Management Directorate: 

• Assistant Director, System Division - oversaw system requirements.
• Assistant Director, Budget Execution Division – managed management control and budget execution, funds management.  
• Chief of Fund Certification Branch – managed certification of budget execution for General, Reimbursable and Revolving Funds.   

Systems and Procedures Analyst at Department of Veterans Affairs managing Charge Card Oversight and Travel Policy programs for fiscal administration.  

Financial Management Analyst for the Department of the Army:  

• Evaluated and assessed Overseas Contingency Operations funding of over $100 billion. 
• Overseeing Army Temporary Change of Station for budget requirements.  
• Focusing on all aspect of the PPBE processes. 

Served in the U.S. Army focused on operational and tactical leadership, management control programs, risk management, deployment support operations, physical security, anti-terrorism, process improvement, and quality management. 

 We offer a variety of services to meet your organization’s needs:  

 Analysis of Current and Past Organization Budget Execution  

• Data Collection - Gather historical budget data, including variances (differences between budgeted and actual figures). 
• Analysis Framework - Use tools to evaluate past execution. 
• Identifying Trends - Look for patterns in budget overruns or underspending and assess what factors contributed to these outcomes. 

 Create Checks and Balances for Repeatable Processes  

•  Segregation of Duties - Ensure that no single individual has control over all aspects of any financial transaction (e.g., approving budgets, processing payments, and reconciling accounts). 
• Regular Audits - Schedule periodic internal audits to assess adherence to processes and identify areas for improvement. 
• Approval Hierarchies - Establish a clear hierarchy for budget approvals to add layers of oversight. 

Develop and Maintain Internal Control Processes 

• Policies and Procedures - Document comprehensive policies for financial reporting, budgeting, and operational processes. 
• Training: Regularly train staff on compliance requirements, controls, and ethical conduct. 
• Monitoring Mechanisms: Implement systems for ongoing monitoring of compliance with established internal controls, including automated alerts for deviations.

Implement Corrective Actions to Remediate Audit Findings 

• Root Cause Analysis - For any audit findings, conduct a root cause analysis to understand why the issues occurred. 
• Action Plans - Develop specific, actionable plans to address each finding, assigning responsibilities and timelines for resolution. 
• Follow-Up Reviews - Schedule follow-up audits or reviews to ensure that corrective actions have been implemented effectively. 

 Monitor Financial Management Improvement Efforts  

• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - Establish KPIs to measure the success of financial management initiatives (e.g., budget variance rates, compliance levels). 
• Feedback Loops - Create mechanisms for collecting feedback from stakeholders about the effectiveness of changes. 
• Continuous Improvement - Foster a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing processes and soliciting input for enhancements. 

Enable Stakeholders to Operate Effectively with Financial Data 

• User Training - Provide training sessions to ensure that stakeholders know how to interpret and utilize the financial data effectively. 
• Communication Protocols - Establish protocols for regular communication with both internal and external stakeholders regarding financial performance and updates. 

• 541219 - Other Accounting Services

• 541519 - Other Computer Related Services
• 541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
• 541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

• 561110 - Office Administrative Services

• 561499 - All Other Business Support Services