Training

The ABC's of negotiating CRADAs

• Negotiating & Budgeting For Industry Sponsored Studies
• Conflict of Interest Statement
• Budget Example
• HIPPA Consent Form

Operations Oversight Questionnaire for VA Affiliated Nonprofit Research and Education Corporations (NPCs)

This Operations Oversight Questionnaire is designed to be thought-provoking and helpful to the VA affiliated Nonprofit Research and Education Corporations (NPCs). Its primary objective is help the NPCs improve their operations so that there is a better likelihood that they will be self-sustaining and able to support VA research and education effectively for many years to come.

This questionnaire can be used in two ways: 1) as a voluntary self-assessment; or 2) as a mandatory NPPO oversight review or audit tool. If required by the NPPO, then the purpose will be to assess the NPC's operations and to identify areas that need improvement. NPPO will make formal written recommendations for improvements to the NPC's management, the related VA Medical Center Director, and the NPC's board of directors where appropriate.

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Self-Assessment of Internal Control

The Self-Assessment of Internal Control, commonly referred to as the Internal Control Questionnaire (ICQ) is a tool to be utilized by the NPPO and NPCs.

The ICQ can be used in two ways: 1) as a voluntary self-assessment; or 2) as a NPPO review or audit tool. If required by the NPPO, the purpose will be to confirm that internal controls are present and effective, or to identify areas requiring improvement. NPPO will make formal written recommendations for improvements to the NPC's management, the related VA Medical Center Director, and the NPC's board of directors where appropriate.

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How to complete an IPA Form - Assignment Agreement.Title IV of the Intergovernmental Personnel Act

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VA Employees or Those with Access to TMS

VA employees and non-VA employees can both access the Talent Management System (TMS) from anywhere internet connectivity can be established.

In the event you cannot log on to the TMS system, please consult with your Local VA Research Staff and ask that on your behalf they work with the local Education Department to load the segments. VA employees and non-VA employees can both access the Talent Management System (TMS) from anywhere internet connectivity can be established.

Two Required Training Segments in TMS

1. Mandatory Internal Control Training
2. Conflicts of Interest (COI) Training for VA Nonprofits

Logging into TMS

1. Log in to the URL https://www.tms.va.gov/

2. Use you TMS Log-In

3. Search the catalog for Mandatory Internal Control Training

4. Add to your To-Do List

5. Return to Home page of TMS

6. Mandatory Internal Control Training course should be visible

7. Complete training

8. Complete evaluation

9. Print your certificate of completion for your records and to send to NPPO

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