HIGHLIGHTS

Complimentary Webinar – Learn Practical Tips and Advice for Navigating Your Career

June 27 | 2-3 p.m. EDT
Do you have a vision for yourself? Is your mission in public service? Are your goals realistic? Join Evelyn Brown, CGFM-Retired, AGA National President-elect , as she discusses practical and proven avenues to success that include education, on the job training, professional designations and networking. Read more.

AGA's 2012 Graduate-Level Government Finance Case Challenge Finalists Named

Congratulations to the three finalist teams: Old Dominion University; St. Edward's University; and Willamette University. Each team collaboratively analyzed and created a citizen-centric report for a local government. Teams will next present their finalized solutions before a panel of judges at AGA's PDC in San Diego this summer. Read more

Already Registered for the PDC? Build Your Itinerary and Maximize Your Training

Use this handy tool to preview this year's PDC agenda and to build your personalized training itinerary. Take a few minutes to create an attendee login and begin planning your participation. Your itinerary is available through PDC 2012 Mobile. Download the app now to view and search the agenda and receive timely information about the PDC. Read More

TRAINING EVENTS

Jun. 20: Dispelling the Five Myths of Performance Management. Register

Jun. 27: Our Professional Journey. Register.

Jul. 26-29: AGA CGFM Intensive Review Course and Exams. Register

Jul. 29-Aug. 1: 61st Annual PDC: Training to Solve Today's Fiscal Challenges. Register

Sept. 24-25: AGA's Internal Control & Fraud Prevention Training. Register

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2013

Feb. 12-13: AGA's NLC: Strategic Innovation for Government Leaders. Register

AGA NEWS

Interested in the CGFM Certification? Here is Your Chance to Get it Done!

Participate in our next Intensive Review Course before the PDC in San Diego and take the CGFM Examinations at no additional cost right after the course. Read more.

Download a Complimentary Copy of AGA's Latest Research Report: Leveraging Data Analytics in Federal Organizations

Data analytics is a powerful tool that can help government agencies reduce fraud, waste and abuse. AGA set out to determine how the federal government is using data analytics and what it is doing with the resulting information. We interviewed eight agencies and surveyed a broad spectrum of federal financial officials. Read more.

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STATE & LOCAL NEWS

Local Governments in North Carolina Better Off Because of Unique State Agency

The four states with the nation’s highest unemployment rate are Nevada, Rhode Island, California and North Carolina. All except North Carolina are replete with financially stressed local governments, some near insolvency. North Carolina’s success at dodging similar crises is due in large part to a little-known state agency called the Local Government Commission –Stephen C. Fehr, Stateline. Read More

Institutionalizing Innovation in Colorado Springs

In a hyper-competitive world transformed by technology, it's clear that fostering a government culture that encourages innovation should be a priority. But just what is innovation, and how do you measure it? Colorado Springs, CO, is facing that challenge head-on. Last August, the city unveiled its Office of Innovation and Sustainability (OIS), which focuses on promoting the spirit of innovation and facilitating financial and environmental sustainability –Charles Chieppo, Governing. Read more

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FEDERAL NEWS

CBO Releases 2012 Long-term Fiscal Outlook

Over the past few years, the federal government has been recording budget deficits that are the largest as a share of the economy since 1945. Consequently, the amount of federal debt held by the public has surged. By the end of this year, CBO projects that the federal debt will reach roughly 70 percent of gross domestic product (GDP), the highest percentage since shortly after World War II. Read More

FASAB Issues Standards for Reporting Funds from Dedicated Collections

“SFFAS 43 will result in improved reporting on dedicated collections by using more understandable terminology and by excluding funds that were not intended to be included in this category. SFFAS 43 will also reduce the reporting burden on financial statement preparers by permitting combined rather than consolidated reporting on this category of funds,” according to Chairman Tom Allen. Read more