Transfer Payment Basics (COR217)
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Course
English
Online
Course
French
Overview
Delivery method
Online
Duration
2 hours
Audience
Functional specialists
Description
Transfer payments make up a large part of federal government spending. This online self-paced course provides an overview of grants and contributions, including the different categories of transfer payments, the life cycle of the transfer payment program and the role of key stakeholders in the process. Participants will learn about the objectives and expected results of the Policy on Transfer Payments and its related directive, as well as the important characteristics of transfer payments.
Topics include:
- understanding the policy instruments that govern transfer payment programs
- differentiating between grants and contributions
- identifying key individuals and stakeholder groups involved in transfer payments
- examining the life cycle of the transfer payment program
Notes:
This course is part of the Grants and Contributions Learning Series.
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Grants and Contributions Learning Series
The series is primarily designed for program officers, managers, support staff and financial management personnel involved with the administration of transfer payments, but is open to all public servants interested in learning about government services.
