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Schedule at a Glance
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Agenda and Education Sessions
Sunday, September 21
4 –
6 p.m.
Registration Desk Open
Monday, September 22
7 a.m.
- 4 p.m.
Registration Desk Open
Location: Meeting Level Lobby
7
-
8 a.m.
Breakfast with Exhibitors
Location: Salons 5-8
The perfect way to start the day! Join us for breakfast in the area. You’ll have chance for some early networking while visiting your private sector partners and friends. Today’s breakfast is sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Enjoy!
8
-
8:10 a.m.
Welcome Remarks
Location: Grand Ballroom North
8:10
-
9:10 a.m.
M100:
Smart with the Money: Governance and Control in a Time of
Financial Crisis
Location: Grand Ballroom North
Mark Funkhouser, Ph.D., CIA, Mayor, Kansas City, MO
Moderator: Relmond Van Daniker, DBA, CPA, Executive Director, AGA
After 18 years as the City Auditor, Mark Funkhouser was elected Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri on a platform that included being "Smart with the Money." The numbers showed a city on the road to financial meltdown. This presentation will focus on the elements of governance and control that allowed the city to avoid financial disaster (for the moment) and begin a turn-around.
FOS: FIN
Audience: All
9:10
-
10 a.m.
M101:
National Procurement Fraud Initiative
Location: Grand Ballroom North
Brian D. Miller, JD, Inspector General, U.S. General Services Administration
Moderator: Richard L. Skinner, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
FOS: AUD
Audience: All
10
-
10:40 a.m.
Coffee Break with Exhibitors
Location: Salons 5-8
Give yourself that mid-morning boost to get you through the day. Coffee, tea and soda will be served in the exhibit area, compliments of Oversight Systems, Inc. Enjoy!
10:40 a.m.
- Noon
M102:
Contracting in Emergency and ‘Duck and Cover’ Environments
Location: Salon 3
Matthew A. Jadacki, CGFM, CPA, Deputy Inspector General, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Joseph T. McDermott, Executive Advisor, Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Defense
Moderator: Thomas Gimble, CGFM, CPA, Principal Deputy Inspector General, U. S. Department of Defense
The federal government increasingly relies on contractors to run day-to-day operations. Vendors become even more necessary when disasters or military contingencies strain the government's resources. In the past, this haste has led to contract mismanagement, waste and sometimes fraud. This panel will discuss the lessons the federal government has learned in recent years regarding disaster and contingency contracting, the difficulties in oversight, and the challenges that remain.
FOS: FIN
Audience: All
10:40 a.m.
- Noon
M103:
Integrating Compliance Efforts: It Starts With Internal Controls
Location: Salon 4
Kimberly Ann Pollock, Accountant, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Moderator: Ken Bresnahan, Partner, Grant Thornton LLP Global Public Sector
Changing and sometimes conflicting compliance efforts cause CFO energy and resources to shift from various "hot topics" at a moments notice, often at a cost of duplicate efforts and some inefficiencies. There are many non-technology and technology related compliance efforts being supported throughout each fiscal year for most federal entities. Hear how two entities are integrating compliance, starting with internal controls, and gaining effectiveness and the additional "bang for their buck."
FOS: AUD
Audience: All
10:40 a.m.
- Noon
M104:
Cyber Security Control Issues
Location: Salons 1 & 2
Nadine Morrell, CISM, CIA, CGAP, Network Security Auditor, Office of the State Comptroller, State of New York
Mark Ren, CISA, Network Security Auditor, Office of the State Comptroller, State of New York
Ron Ross, Ph.D., Project Leader, FISMA Implementation Project, National Institute of Standards and Technology
Moderator: Lynn Canton, Deputy Comptroller, Office of the State Comptroller, State of New York
This session will address the information security controls required for federal information systems as discussed in NIST 800-53 and the Risk Management Framework that provides a disciplined and structured approach for selecting and assessing such controls. Further, this session will address how the New York State Comptroller's Office audits information security controls at state agencies and authorities.
FOS: CS
Audience: All
Noon
- 1 p.m.
Networking Luncheon
Location: Grand Ballroom North
Join us for a luncheon and the opportunity to network with colleagues and friends. Today's luncheon is sponsored by SAS Enjoy!
1:10
-
2:40 p.m.
M105:
Building Fraud Risk Assessment Into Audit Planning
Location: Salon 4
David R. Hancox, CGFM, CIA, Director of State Audits, Office of the State Comptroller, State of New York
John V. Kelly, CPA, CFE, Director, Forensic Audits, Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Moderator: William Kelley, Senior Manager, Deloitte
This session will focus on the nature of the security threat at DOE labs, the internal control structure, and the effectiveness of the Inspector General's Office in identifying control weaknesses and recommending solutions.
FOS: SKA
Audience: Federal
1:10
-
2:40 p.m.
M106:
Ethics: Compliance and Risk Taking
Location: Salon 3
Leon R. Young, Independent Consultant and Educator, Leon Young Seminars
Moderator: Stephanie Irby, CFE, Senior Manager, Advisory Services, Ernst & Young LLP
A lively, interactive session discussing what is and what should be regarding ethics. The reality of ethics in the workplace will be discussed, as well as a practical, realistic look at how organizations, companies, agencies handle ethical situations and how they should handle these situations. The role of the employee/manager will be examined as well as actual situations. Risk taking is a part of ethical compliance and that will be discussed in conjunction with organizational culture.
FOS: BETH
Audience: All
1:10
- 2:40 p.m.
M107:
Opining on Internal Controls
Location: Salons 1 & 2
David L. Norquist, Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
James L. Taylor, Deputy Inspector General, Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Douglas W. Webster, DBA, CGFM, PMP, Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Department of Labor
Moderator: Steven Johnson, Director, Public Sector, Visa USA
The consolidation of the systems and business practices of 26 agencies that comprise the Department of Homeland Security has created unique challenges in the effort to prevent and detect fraud in order to identify and correct weaknesses. The Department has created a comprehensive process to prioritize and coordinate corrective actions throughout the agency. Also, the session will introduce Enterprise Risk Management as a way of moving beyond internal controls to identify and balance the risks caused by increasing demands in the face of decreasing budgets.
FOS: AUD
Audience: All
2:40
-
3:10 p.m.
Snack Break with Exhibitors
Location: Salons 5-8
Bring your taste buds to the exhibit area for a "sweet" exhibition. Join us for an afternoon beverage or snack and meet your private sector partners and friends. Enjoy!
3:10
-
4:20 p.m.
M108:
The Anatomy of Ethical Slips in Government
Location: Grand Ballroom North
Marianne M. Jennings, JD, Professor of Legal and Ethical Studies, Arizona State University
Moderator: Relmond Van Daniker, DBA, CPA, Executive Director, AGA
"They" seem like such little things. A few stats in a report that make the agency look a tad better. Forming a company for your post-government retirement business. An extra conference in Hawaii. "They" are those initial slips, where the bright ethical line gets a few smudges. Understanding the anatomy of ethical slips is important for introspection and self-correction: how they happen, how we can help ourselves, others and agencies to find and end them, and why we have so much resistance to just doing the right thing.
FOS: BETH
Audience: All
4:20
-
5:30 p.m.
Welcome Reception
Location: Salons 5-8
Join us for a networking reception in the exhibit area. This is another opportunity to relax, have a drink or a light snack, and mix and mingle with colleagues and friends. This event is sponsored by Deloitte. Enjoy!
Tuesday, September 23
7 a.m.
- 4 p.m.
Registration Desk Open
Location: Meeting Level Lobby
7
- 8 a.m.
Breakfast with Exhibitors
Location: Salons 5-8
The perfect way to start the day! Join us for breakfast in the area. You’ll have chance for some early networking while visiting your private sector partners and friends. Today’s breakfast is sponsored by Ernst & Young LLP. Enjoy!
8
- 9:10 a.m.
T100:
Challenges Facing the Accountability Community During the
Upcoming Presidential Transition
Location: Grand Ballroom North
Richard L. Skinner, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Moderator: Relmond Van Daniker, DBA, CPA, Executive Director, AGA
This will be an interactive discussion on the challenges facing the accountability community as we transition from one administration to a new one. Both Presidential candidates have made the point that the federal bureaucracy is broken and drastic "changes" are needed in the way our government is working. At the same time, they both believe that the federal government is too big and needs to be downsized. This creates a formidable challenge for those in the accountability community at all levels of government. What changes can we expect once the new administration takes office? Will we be expected to continue to do more with less? How will the new administration affect the way we do business and establish priorities?
9:20
-
10:30 a.m.
T101:
Medicare/Medicaid Fraud
Location: Salon 3
Julius King, Senior Analytical Consultant, SAS Institute
Conrad J. Quarles, Assistant Special Agent in Charge, Office of Inspector General, Office of Investigations, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Moderator: Dave Natelson, Vice President, Eastern Region and Public Sector, Approva
This presentation will focus on the different Medicare and Medicaid fraud schemes and what role organized crime plays in these frauds. Some fraud areas that will be discussed include durable medical equipment, physician identity theft and patient sharing. The presentation will also touch on some of the investigative tools that are being utilized to fight these fraud schemes.
FOS: AUD
Audience: All
9:20
-
10:30 a.m.
T102:
Investigating Conflicts of Interest at the State Level
Location: Salon 4
Suzanne M. Dugan, JD, Special Counsel for Ethics, Office of the State Comptroller, State of New York
Steven Russo, JD, Chief of Investigations, Senior Staff Counsel, Bureau of State Audits, State of California
Moderator: Nikki L. Tinsley, CPA, Senior Manager/Consultant, EAM, Inc./Mosley and Associates
This session will explore issues related to the investigation of potential conflicts of interest by officials at the state and local level. Issues include the identification of potential conflict of interest situations, standards for predication, strategies for gathering evidence, techniques for analyzing evidence, and methods of communicating investigative findings.
FOS: BETH
Audience: State & Local
9:20
-
10:30 a.m.
T103:
Understanding the Importance of Soft Internal Controls
Location: Salons 1 & 2
Mark B. Mitchell, MBA, CGFM, CIA, Director of Internal Audit, Energy Research and Development Authority, State of New York
Michael L. Piazza, MBA, CICA, Principal Associate, Professional Development Associates; Director of Program Development and Training, Institute for Internal Controls
Moderator: Lynn Canton, Deputy Comptroller, Office of the State Comptroller, State of New York
View "soft controls" in a way that goes beyond current accepted models. Hear why soft controls are a required component of effective management and what has made them so difficult to implement. Learn how certain research on employee motivation suggests using soft controls to recognize opportunities to improve organization performance. Discover why “soft controls” may be a misleading misnomer and explore the concept of “behavioral controls” as a better way to detect and prevent the opportunity for fraud to occur.
FOS: AUD
Audience: All
10:30
-
11:10 a.m.
Coffee Break with Exhibitors
Location: Salons 5-8
Give yourself that mid-morning boost to get you through the day. Coffee, tea and soda will be served in the exhibit area, compliments of Approva. Enjoy!
11:10 a.m.
- 12:30 p.m.
T104:
Tax and Revenue Fraud – It Hurts Everyone
Location: Salon 3
Revathi Subramanian, Ph.D., Research and Development Director, SAS Institute Inc.
Harry Alan Woodard, Assistant Director, Examination, Department of Revenue, State of North Carolina
Moderator: Aubrey Vaughan, Director, Public Sector, Oversight Systems, Inc
In difficult budget times, governments are often faced with the unpopular choice of cutting programs or increasing taxes or both to balance the books. However, one often overlooked revenue source is the "Tax Gap" - taxes owed, but not reported or collected. In this session, you'll learn about current trends in tax fraud, as well as best practices and leading edge analytical techniques for identifying, investigating and collecting on non-paid taxes.
FOS: SKA
Audience: All
11:10 a.m.
- 12:30 p.m.
T105:
Governance Risk Model
Location: Salon 4
Ed Abreo, Manager, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Management Services Office, U.S. Department of the Interior
Daniel L. Fletcher, CPA, Director, Office of Financial Management and Deputy Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Department of the Interior
David R. Hancox, CGFM, CIA, Director of State Audits, Office of the State Comptroller, State of New York
Moderator: Joseph L. Kull, CGFM, CPA, Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
There's more to risk than just good internal controls over financial management. We see the same risks in programs and operations, a set of factors driven by an accelerated rate of change, greater complexity, and increased accountability. In this session, we will hear from federal and state financial managers who have are working with program managers to build and integrate control programs that enable better results, reduce duplicative efforts, and improve processes and procedures.
FOS: MAS
Audience: All
11:10 a.m.
- 12:30 p.m.
T106:
Grant Fraud: Internal Controls Over Grants—What Went Wrong?
Location: Salons 1 & 2
Kenneth R. Dieffenbach, CFE, Senior Special Agent, Office of Inspector General, Fraud Detection Office, U.S. Department of Justice
Moderator: Nikki L. Tinsley, CPA, Senior Manager/Consultant, EAM, Inc./Mosley and Associates
Every year, the federal government awards more than $2 trillion in grants that may impact virtually every aspect of society. However there are significant fraud risks related to these funds including: conflicts of interest; lying about the use of funds; and embezzlement. In this session, we will discuss these schemes, emphasize specific risk factors and share proactive techniques that everyone can institute to improve the prevention and early detection of grant fraud.
FOS: AUD
Audience: All
12:30
-
1:30 p.m.
Networking Luncheon
Location: Grand Ballroom North
Join us for a luncheon and the opportunity to network with colleagues and friends.
1:40
-
3 p.m.
T107:
Philippines Healthcare Fraud Case–A One Team Approach
Location: Salon 3
Daniel M. Boucek, Special Agent, Defense Criminal Investigative Service, U.S. Department of Defense
Scott J. Grady, Audit Project Manager, Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Defense
Moderator: Thomas Gimble, CGFM, CPA, Principal Deputy Inspector General, U. S. Department of Defense
The overseas health care fraud presentation will focus on the need for auditors and criminal investigators to work cooperatively together. Auditors not only provide invaluable assistance in developing and supporting a criminal case, they also identify internal controls that need to be implemented to prevent additional fraud.
FOS: AUDG
Audience: All
1:40 - 3 p.m.
T108: Forensic Auditing–Managing Risk
Location: Salon 4
John Ryan, Special Agent in Charge, Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Theodore R. Stehney II, Director of Forensic Audit, Office of Inspector General, U.S. General Services Administration
Moderator: William Kelley, Senior Manager, Deloitte
Forensic audits are targeted performance audits that utilize data analysis techniques to assist management to identify programs that are vulnerable to fraud, waste and abuse. This session will discuss how forensic audit units use multi-disciplinary teams with demonstrated audit, investigative, technical, and legal experience to: gain an understand of a program’s system of internal controls; assess the effectiveness of those controls, and identify vulnerabilities associated with control weaknesses; and conduct field work to determine if the control weakness exists and show the adverse impact of the control weakness. The session will provide illustrative examples of how forensic audits demonstrated that weak or non-existent controls resulted in millions of tax dollars being wasted.
FOS: AUD
Audience: All
1:40
-
3 p.m.
T109:
Steal Your Way to Wealth and Fortune
Location: Salons 1 & 2
John J. Radford, CGFM, CIA, CFE, State Comptroller, State of Oregon; Member, AGA National Executive Committee
Kim R. Wallin, CMA, CFM, CPA, Controller, State of Nevada
Moderator: Joseph L. Kull, CGFM, CPA, Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Practical Ideas and Case Studies for Successful Public Sector Fraud. This session will focus on a variety of organizational considerations in promoting the integration of internal controls in business processes. Ideas and needs for executive level involvement and leadership will be discussed. Specific real-world case studies will examined showing how easy it is to steal money in the public sector.
FOS: AUD
Audience: All
3
-
3:30 p.m.
Snack Break with Exhibitors
Location: Salons 5-8
Join us for an afternoon beverage or snack and network with colleagues and friends. This is your last chance to visit with exhibitors. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to meet your private sector partners and find solutions to your business challenges. Enjoy!
3:30
-
4:20 p.m.
T110:
Border Security Control Issues
Location: Grand Ballroom North
David V. Aguilar, Chief, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Moderator: Richard L. Skinner, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Border security is one of the major management challenges facing the Department of Homeland Security. During this session, the speaker will provide an overview of border security and border patrol operations. He will also outline and detail challenges currently facing the border patrol and future challenges that are anticipated with respect to the Department's unprecedented growth and transition.
FOS: SKA
Audience: All
4:20 p.m.
Closing Remarks & Adjournment
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