Training Opportunities

Date:	8/21/2008 - 8/22/2008
Location:	Country Club Hotel and Spa; Lake Ozarks, MO
Contact Name:	Mark Runyan
Contact Email:	mark.runyan@ded.mo.gov
Contact Phone:	(573) 522-3014
Website:	CPE/Education - 33rd Annual Midwestern Regional Professional Development Conference

Sponsored by: Mid-Missouri Chapter of AGA Details coming soon...

Date:	8/25/2008 - 8/26/2008
Location:	Hilton Hawaiian Village, Honolulu, HI
Contact Name:	Patrick Oki
Contact Email:	Patrick.Oki@GT.com
Contact Phone:	808-441-2803
Website:	CPE/Education - Government Technology Conference

This two-day program will discuss and explore how innovative technologies can improve public service and provide updates on current government policy issues relating to technology. Program provides opportunities to network with key government executives and industry experts. Sixteen (16) CPE credits will be offered.

Date:	9/11/2008 - 9/12/2008
Location:	Harry S Truman Bldg. Room 493/494
Contact Name:	Connie Qutami
Contact Email:	Connie.Qutami@oa.mo.gov
Contact Phone:	573-526-4545
Website:	CPE/Education - How to Write the Grant Application Narrative

The Mid-Missouri Chapter is sponsoring this Management Concepts Course. Students receive indepth instruction on techniques for developing effective grant application narratives, as well as hands-on drafting and critiquing practice.

Date:	9/23/2008 - 9/26/2008
Location:	Stone Mountain, GA (near Atlanta)
Contact Name:	Donna Kimbler
Contact Email:	usergroup@audimation.com
Contact Phone:	832-327-1884
Website:	CPE/Education - 2008 North America IDEA User Conference

IDEA users from throughout the U.S. and Canada will gather to exchange information, share solutions and expand their technical expertise.

Date:	11/17/2008 - 11/18/2008
Location:	Frankfort, Kentucky
Contact Name:	Nancy Cary
Contact Email:	ncary@mountjoybressler.com
Contact Phone:	502-227-9000
Website:	CPE/Education - Central Kentucky Association of Government Accountants Government A&A Update

Frank Crawford, CPA will provide attendees not only an educational update but also make sixteen hours of CPE extremely entertaining. Accomadations are available, please email the contact person for further information.

Date:	12/8/2008 - 12/8/2008
Location:	FAE Conference Center 3 Park Ave, 19th FL. NY, NY
Contact Name:	Registration Services
Contact Email:	nfoy@nysscpa.org
Contact Phone:	800-537-3635
Website:	CPE/Education - Post-Election Tax Planning Conference

Leading authorities on tax policy will provide updates on the post-election tax climate at this must-attend tax event. Topics will address the major income tax and estate tax developments, including year-end tax questions for your clients. Speakers Include: John Buckley, Chief Tax Counsel, House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means Blanche Christerson Private wealth management expert Daniel Daniels Estate planning, wealth management for high-net-worth clients David DeJong CPA, Esq., estate planning, business transactions, and valuation Alan Dlugash Partner, Marks Paneth & Shron LLP, Tax planning for high-net-worth individuals Greg Jenner, Acting Assistant Secretary (Tax Policy) of the Treasury Department under President George W. Bush

Date:	2/24/2009 - 2/27/2009
Location:	Harry S Truman Bldg. Room 493/494
Contact Name:	Connie Qutami
Contact Email:	Connie.Qutami@oa.mo.gov
Contact Phone:	573-526-4545
Website:	CPE/Education - Subawarding for Pass-Through Entities: Designing Accountable Programs, Selecting Subrecipients, and

The Mid-Missouri Chapter is sponsoring this Management Concedpts Course. Each year, primary recipients — state and local governments, universities, and large nonprofit organizations — pass through millions of federal grant dollars to entities performing substantive work at the local level. These subawards, whether in the form of subgrants or costreimbursable contracts, are the focus of increasing scrutiny from agency inspectors general, auditors, and federal awarding offices. This course is designed to assist pass-through entities in developing and maintaining an accountable subaward process and implementing effective monitoring measures.

Date:	9/22/2008 - 9/23/2008
Location:	Phoenix, AZ
Contact Name:	Ada Phillips
Contact Email:	aphillips@agacgfm.org
Contact Phone:	800.242.7211
Website:	AGA National - AGA's Internal Control and Fraud Conference

Details coming soon...

Date:	10/27/2008 - 10/28/2008
Location:	Seattle, WA
Contact Name:	Evie Barry
Contact Email:	ebarry@agacgfm.org
Contact Phone:	800.242.7211
Website:	AGA National - AGA's Performance Management Conference

Topics will include integration, managing for results and connecting management with measures. This is an excellent opportunity to talk with others who have struggled with how to report on Service Efforts and Accomplishments.

Date:	11/3/2008 - 11/6/2008
Location:	Ottawa, Ontario
Contact Name:	Melissa Wittenberg
Contact Email:	melissa@aliconferences.com
Contact Phone:	773-695-9400
Website:	Other - Results-Based Management for Government

Attend this conference to learn how to integrate performance measures, program evaluation, strategic planning and budgeting into a results-based management system to ensure innovative, efficient and effective government. Hear from leading departmental and agency representatives and experts at New York State Workers' Compensation Board, Public Works and Government Services Canada, Washington State Transportation Improvement Board, British Columbia Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Public Health Agency of Canada, and more, how to make results-based management an integral part of your strategic planning process and advance your efforts to the next level.