Federal Audit & Contract Compliance Specialist

Odenigbo E. Agala

Windsor Mill, Maryland *****

Telephone No: cell 443-***-****

E-Mail address:*********.******@*******.***

Active Secret Clearance (DOD)

A Citizen of the United States

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

Over 35 years of professional Auditing /Accounting/ Financial Analysis/Consulting experience with companies such as: Integrity Management Consulting, MBC/Navy Yard/, Itility/IFAS/DISA, Gaillard & Associates, Regis & Associates/USAID, Leon Snead & Company/Depart. of Justice, Deloitte & Touché/Dept. of Interior, Government of the District of Columbia, Friday Systems Services/Depart. of Education/DHHS, MD DHR. Very familiar with FIAR, compliance, grants, budget planning, preparation, justification and execution, financial, compliance and performance audits, programs, contracts, costs monitoring, U.S. Standard General Ledger, financial analysis, reconciliation and reporting, risk assessment, fraud examination, internal control assessment, OMB circulars A-10, A-11, A-123, A-133-, A-136,Single Audit, GAGAS, GAAP, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). Familiar with contract management and administration, selection process, award, technical interpretation of laws, policies, directives, procedures, regulation, cost/price analysis, negotiation both pre and post awards, contract closeout, reimbursable contract, time and material contract, and price fixed contract, modification/amendment, Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, SharePoint and PowerPoint. Strong team player with significant communication skills (written and oral), very dependable, analytical, professional, and possess interpersonal skills/strategies, problem solving and research skills.

EDUCATION

Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) February 2013.

Walden University Minneapolis, Minnesota

Bachelor of Science in Accounting May 1992.

Morgan State University, Baltimore Maryland.

Graduate School, USDA, government trainer, Washington DC 2000.

JOB RELATED TRAINING COURSES

Contract and grants auditing/closeouts; program audits, business analysis, improvement and reengineering, fraud examination, risk assessment, evaluation of adequacy of internal control and analysis, and management, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS); Accounting Systems Review; Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR); Management of audit process and activities; contracts and grants management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act- SOX Compliance; Compilation, Attestation, FMFIA; GAAP, GAAS, GAO, GAGAS; Statistical Sampling; FASB; GASB; operational, compliance and financial auditing, familiar with accounting for Property, Plant and Equipment process, Fiscal Law; and Federal Appropriations Law, and Contract management. Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness. (FIAR). USAID grants and contract management and administration including laws, rules and regulations and budget preparation.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Integrity Management Consulting/CISA/DHS July 2024 to July 2025

Tyson Corner, Virginia

Senior Acquisition Specialist

Hours: 8

Worked as a Senior Acquisition Specialist at Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) under Department of Homeland (DHS) contracts and my responsibilities included preparation of purchase request (PR) and reimbursable work authorization (RWA) for different contracts and transactions.

Used different systems such as purchase request information system (PRISM) as well as G-invoicing to create, review, correct, update and post transactions.

Uploaded necessary documents such as statement of work, (SOW), independent government cost estimate (IGCE), performance statement of work, (PSW) for review and approval by the program manager.

Created and reviewed inter agency agreement (IAA) 7600A and 7600B and uploaded them into PRISM for processing.

Updated purchase request (PR) Tracker with the information from the purchase request transactions, and requested line of accounting (LOA) and Spend Plan ID from budget office.

Notified Office of Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) about pending review of documents and requested final approval.

Uploaded email approvals from the program manager and budget office into CISA library for review purposes and record retention.

Integrity Management Consulting/DISA Sept. 2018 to Feb 2024

Tyson Corner, Virginia

Senior Financial/budget Analyst

Hours: 8

Worked on DISA Working Capital Fund ( DWCF) as a Senior Financial/Budget analyst, and my responsibilities included preparation of funding packages owned by different DOD agencies.

Reviewed and updated independent government cost estimate ( IGCE) market research report, statement of work, (SOW) contract modification, PWS, letter of estimate( LE),Plan estimate (PA) and other necessary supporting documents for approval by the program manager.

Created funding packages for certification and processing by DITCO Scott.

Reviewed and updated funding package tracker, Spend Plan and status of funds spreadsheet, and provided status of the funding packages processed.

Created, updated and uploaded folders in Teams and SharePoint for management review and usage. Performed financial analysis and reconciliation on the Spend Plan, funding tracker, status of funds, and provided report to the program manager.

Performed realignment of funds on the Spend Plan, and completed fund changing request (FCR) to create new Spend Plan ID, cost transfer, and incremental funding plan (IFP) for severable contracts.

Updated Spend Plan with contract and document numbers, financial and contract period of performance (POP) and number of packages processed weekly.

Provided weekly briefings to the management on the availability of funds that were needed to be executed and obligated.

Performed evaluation and provided status of funds for commitment, obligation, and disbursement-based projects history.

Prepared contract and subcontract closeout activities for various contracts and attached required necessary documents for review and approval by the program manager and contracting officer representative (COR).

Sent closing documentation to DITCO Scott for closeout, and uploaded documents into SharePoint.

Conducted cost analysis, and developed cost tracking process and procedures, tracked project expenditures, and conducted trade-off and feasibility studies, performed required analysis and developed life cycle cost estimates for new projects at DISA.

Participated in the preparation of DISA annual budget formulation, presentation, justification and execution processes (PPBE) including Program Objective Memorandum support which is 5 years budget forceast.

Provided weekly status report and project history to the manager based on contractual obligation.

Have followed and familiar with OMB circular A-11 that provides guidance, instructions, preparation, estimates and submission of Federal budget.

Have tested and familiar with internal control structure OMB circular A-123 that provides reasonable assurance that the objective of an organization will be achieved through effective and efficient use of resources, compliance with laws and regulation, and timely and reliable financial reporting.

MBC360/Navy Yard/ Andrew Airforce Base Jan. 2018 to July 2018

Crystal City

Arlington Virginia

Senior Consultant/Auditor

Hours:8

Worked as a senior consultant/auditor at Navy Yard and Andrew Air Force Base contracts and responsibilities included providing professional review of business processes and operations, risk assessment, operational methodology, internal control activities, standard operating procedures (SOP), and assessment and improvement of financial statement auditability.

Reviewed material weaknesses, significant deficiencies and reportable conditions provided by independent (CPA) and auditors and compared them with the information on the corrective action plan (CAP) provided by the management to see if is solid, concrete and adequate enough to remediate the findings in the NFR report.

Provided professional advice and opinion on the CAP, and offered suggestions about the implementation and validation and reviewed evidentiary artifacts and milestones.

Reviewed the Notification of Finding and Recommendations (NFR) for accuracy and completeness.

Populated the CAP checklist with information such as root cause, condition, recommendations, CAP summary, evidentiary artifacts, milestones, fiscal year, and targeted period of completion.

Provided advice to the management and used deficiency tracking tool (DTT) to upload and updated the CAP in the system.

Provided briefings to management about the completion of the CAP and the status of the NFR.

Uploaded corrective action plan (CAP) and other documentation into the SharePoint and provided weekly status report to the manager.

Utility LLC/DISA, Jan. 2017 to Dec.2017

Herndon, VA 20170

Senior Contract Closeout Specialist/Financial Analyst

Hours:8

Worked as a senior financial analyst and contract closeout specialist and was responsible for reviewing and processing packages to establish validity, accuracy and fiscal year for obligated funds and executing packages in IRIS and KT.

Processed transactions and attached necessary documents for approval by the manager. Used DOD systems such as Knowledge Tree (KT), IRIS, TIBI, Dash Board, EDA, and Share Point to retrieve financial documents including memo, contracts, performance statement of work, (PSW), coversheet, statement of work (SOW) and IGCE.

Performed reconciliation and financial analysis on obligated and committed funds for packages and other documents that have been executed, but remained un-cleared in the IRIS.

Provided weekly status report to the manager and worked on unliquidated obligation (ULO) to determine the accuracy and status of recorded commitment, and obligation associated with account payable, account receivable, NULO, and customers unfilled orders on dormant accounts.

Updated Spend Plan and Annual Program Plan and processed packages for contract, reimbursable, direct funding, and working capital.

Worked on the conditions and terms of the proposals for contract awards including contract modification/amendment, pre and post wards, contract closeout, reviewed price and cost adjustment on behalf of the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

Worked on contract implementation and policies, and requested payment history reports from DFAS to make determination for final payment based on payment history report.

Worked on fixed price, labor hour, time and material cost, reimbursable contracts and requested final invoices from customers for closeout.

Provided recommendations to the program manager on behalf of the COR and prepared memo and other supporting documents for closeout.

IFAS/DISA Apr. 2015 to Dec2016

Woodbridge, VA 22192

Senior Budget/financial Analyst

Hours:8

As a member of Unliquidated Obligations (ULO) team, my responsibilities included performing Tri-Annual Review, financial analysis and reconciliation on obligations, disbursements and balances through utilization of payment history reports, contracts, funding documents, execution reports and project history.

Worked on DISA Working Capital Fund (DWCF) and Appropriated Funds for de-commitment and de-obligation of funds and contracts that have been expired.

Performed research on de-commitment and de-obligation balances by using funding documents and project history reports from TIBI, EDMS, Financial Dash Board, DFMS, KT and EDA. Sent issued and acceptance MIPRs to the Person of Contact (POC) requesting approval for de-obligation.

Requested for payment history reports from DFAS to perform financial analysis and reconciliation, and prepared memo for submission to Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for approval and de-obligation.

Prepared and routed de-commitment fund packages for approval and processing.

Prepared and sent de-obligation supporting documentation packages to the senior manager for signature after approval from Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

Sent closing documentation to DITCO Scott for closeout, and uploaded documents into SharePoint. Worked on operation and maintenance, (O&M), RDTE, Procurement, Spend Plan, Checkbook, reimbursable and packages that are sent to contractors based on

the availability of funds for each program.

Olu Ogunsola & Associates, CPA Oct. 2013 to Dec.2014

Baltimore, Maryland

Senior Auditor

Hours:8

Provided preparation of income tax for individuals, small businesses, and compilation of financial statement and analysis for clients.

Provided consultation of cash management, evaluation of inventory, purchases, and sales transactions.

Performed risk assessment, contract and grant closeout, compliance, performance, financial and program audits, as well as fraud examination.

Performed forensic account reconciliation for small businesses, and management of audit processes.

Provided advice on compliance issues such as laws and regulations, consultation on grant and contract management, and evaluation of adequacy of internal control.

Wrote and defended audit reports, and recommendations, and follow up on corrective action plan for prior audit with management.

Provided consultation for audit readiness, and organization of financial documents for external auditors.

Gaillard & Associates, CPA June 2013 to Sept. 2013

Largo, MD

Senior Auditor

Hours:8

Worked as a procurement specialist for PG county government on a contractual basis in the areas of development, planning and execution for Food Stamp, Medical Assistance/Medicard, AFDC and SNAP programs for low income families.

Reviewed vendors proposals for selection, and contract negotiation and bidding process.

Developed solicitation process and procedures in according to regulatory requirements and evaluation of vendor’s responses and participated in the renegotiation of contracts with the current vendors.

Performed financial and compliance audit as well as a procurement specialist for PG County Maryland, and Sisterhood and Brotherhood International which involved reviewing financial documents related to bond interest payable, account receivable, and account payable to ensure that the appropriate amount was received and paid to vendors.

Reconciled account payable with partial payment made to vendors, and compared the balance with the general ledger and other accounting records.

Reviewed invoices, receipts, and vouchers to ensure that they were in agreement with the accounting records, and general ledger.

Reviewed contract agreement, solicitations, lease agreement, check request forms, and bidding processes to ensure that they vendors were in compliance with the laws and regulation.

Reviewed interest rate paid to bond holders to ensure that it is complete and accurate based on the bond interest rate agreement with county.

Reviewed purchase orders to ensure that they were authorized and approved by the responsible managers.

Reviewed payroll and time sheets, and compared them with general ledger, accounting records, and to make sure the correct hours are paid to employees.

Performed risk assessment, evaluation of adequacy of internal control, and fraud examination.

Regis & Associates, PC/USA Aid Audit Fed. 2013 to May.2013

Washington DC

Senior Auditor

Hours:8

Performed financial audit service contracts for the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction Health Program (SIGAR), and other assignments in conformity with the performance requirement of the project.

The audit was based on Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Cost Accounting Standard (CAS), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standard (GAGAS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Government Accountability Office (GAO) policies which required verification and documentation of financial transactions.

Performed audit to determine allowability, allocability and reasonableness of costs for travel charges as well as other documents related to payroll, timesheet, subcontractor billings.

Reviewed financial documents to determine whether the purpose of the travel related to the projects, and to ensure that they were authorized and properly approved based on the contractual agreement.

Reviewed employee’s timesheet for the period traveled to determine whether the task charged on the timesheet related to the contract.

Obtained the travel expense report prepared by the contractor to verify whether the reports were supported by receipts and other documents.

Obtained and reviewed contract agreement to ensure the subcontractors were authorized and properly approved by USAID.

Reviewed subcontractor’s billings to ensure that the rates and fees charged were for the appropriate type and level of services.

Obtained and reviewed the list of other direct costs charged on the invoice and purchase of equipment to ensure that they agreed to the contractor’s accounting records.

Reviewed invoices to provide evidence of the pre-approval of the purchases by the USAID justifying the purchases.

Verified the method of disposition of equipments, furniture and computers to ensure the contractor was in compliance with the contractual agreement.

Jao Tax Financial Services Apr. 2011 to Feb. 2013

Baltimore, MD

Senior Accountant/ Senior Auditor

Hours:8

Provided preparation of income tax for individuals, small businesses, and performance of financial statement analysis for clients.

Provided consultation of cash management systems, evaluation of inventory, purchases, and sales transactions.

Performed risk assessment, contract and grant closeout, financial, compliance and program audits, as well as fraud examination.

Performed forensic account reconciliation for small business, management of audit processes, advice on compliance issues, consultation on grant and contract management, and evaluation of adequacy of internal control.

Wrote and defended audit reports, and recommendations.

Leon Snead & Company, CPA/US Depart. of Justice June 2008 to Feb. 2011

Rockville, MD

Senior Auditor

Hours:8

Assisted with audit risk assessments planning, audit process, evaluation of the adequacy of internal controls, and grant and contracts closeout.

Made sure that there were updates and compliance with established policies on financial reporting, reviewed grantees travel policies, general ledger entry procedures, regulations, contract and grants agreements, and resolved corrective action plan on a prior audit findings with the grantees.

Provided independent and expert guidance to team members on audit steps and compliance issues.

Monitored projects, contracts, activities, expenses and grant funding balances, and interacted with the external auditors.

Reviewed grantees procurement policies and procedures for compliance with government laws and regulations.

Wrote and defended weekly and monthly audit and status reports for the program managers.

Deloitte & Touche LLP/US Depart of Interior Oct. 2006 to Feb. 2008

McLean, Virginia

Senior Consultant/Auditor

Hours:8

Performed primary review and forensic account reconciliation of individual Indian Money Trust Funds for Office of Historical Trust Accounting (OHTA) through the verification of historical documents and research at United States Department of Interior.

Verified for completeness and accuracy of fund transfer and deposits to Indian Tribal Accounts and helped with responses to litigations brought against the Department of the Interior.

Examined and tested financial records and controls to determine fair presentation of financial positions, operational results, and financial efficiency, economy and effectiveness.

Performed financial systems and accounting transactional reviews relating to internal controls and compliance with laws and regulations.

Monitored to ensure that assets are safeguarded against waste, loss, and unauthorized used or misappropriation.

Analyzed and evaluated the suitability, relevancy, effectiveness of programs and operations on meeting the required results and benefits.

Assessed the adequacy of management's systems for measuring and reporting program effectiveness, techniques, processes for improving organizational effectiveness of administrative control, and alternatives for carrying out programs that might yield desired results more effectively at a lower cost.

Conducted audit entrance and exit conferences, prepared and defended audit reports and memorandum including audit recommendations follow-ups for corrective action.

Government of District of Columbia, July 2005 to Aug 2006

Washington, DC

Senior Financial Analyst

Hours:8

Performed monthly audits on imprest fund accounts to ensure compliance with regulations, policies and procedures of the District of Columbia based on general accepted government auditing standards.

Performed journal entries, cash drawdown, and accounts reconciliation, financial analysis on impairment loans, unpaid balances, and nonaccrual accounts, monitoring and reporting.

Performed analyzes and evaluation of cost and price data elements and proposals for adequacy and price reasonableness.

Reviewed provider’s contract price budgets, contract extension proposal, and letters of contract, change orders, and requests for equitable price adjustments.

Performed price comparative and trend analysis, contract closeouts, contract price negotiations including incurred costs audits.

Prepared and submitted quarterly financial reports 269 and 272 to the US Department of Treasury.

Friday System Services/US Department of Edu. Feb. 1998 to Dec 2004

Washington, DC

Senior Financial Analyst/Auditor

Hours:8

Reviewed financial statements from post secondary institutions that participated in Title IV Federal financial Assistance program to ensure compliance with the Department of Education’s policies and procedures program, and also compliance with GAAP, GAGAS, and the OMB Circular A-133. Performed ratio and financial analysis, and grants expenditure monitoring.

Verified and examined the accuracy and completeness of documentations related to revenue allocation, receipts of funds, travel related expenses, personnel policies, and the institutions internal controls assessments.

Examined and tested financial records and controls to determine fair presentation of the financial positions, operational results, financial efficiency, economy and effectiveness.

Performed financial systems and accounting transactional reviews relating to internal controls and compliance with laws and regulations applicable to financial reporting and transaction processing.

Monitored to ensure that assets are safeguarded from waste, loss, and unauthorized used or misappropriation.

Examined and tested financial records and controls to determine fair presentation of the financial positions, operational results.

Presented, and defended various audit and status reports including audit recommendation follow ups for corrective action.

Maryland Department of Human Resources May 1996 to Feb 1998

Baltimore, MD

Senior Auditor

Hours:8

Designed, planned and conducted various compliance, financial and operation/program audits.

Reviewed financial transactions and analyzed various contracts, grants incurred costs including payroll costs audits, and to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) requirements.

Verified and reviewed AFDC, Food Stamps and Medical Assistance programs for accuracy and eligibility for participants in according to States and Federal laws and regulations including risk analysis.

Performed audit planning, audit entrance and exit conferences, audit report including audit follow-ups and recommendations.

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