Wednesday, Sept. 16 » Thurs., Sept. 17
7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Registration Desk Open
Location: Amphitheater Foyer
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7 – 8 a.m.
Breakfast with Exhibitors
Location: Amphitheater Foyer
Sponsored by
Join us for breakfast in the Exhibit Hall. You’ll have a chance for some early networking while visiting your private sector partners and friends. Today’s breakfast is sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Enjoy!
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8 – 8:10 a.m.
Welcome
Location: Amphitheater
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8:10 – 9:10 a.m.
W100:
The Role of the Recovery, Accountability and Transparency Board
in Safeguarding Federal Investments from Fraud
Location: Amphitheater
Earl E. Devaney, Chair, Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board, Executive Office of the President
Moderator: David C. Williams, Inspector General, U.S. Postal Service
The chairman of the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board provides an overview of the board’s mission, recent activities and a preview of the 2.0 version of Recovery.gov. The purpose of the website is to allow stakeholders and citizens to track and understand the investments made by the federal government in confronting the financial crisis.
FOS: AUDG
Audience: All
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9:10 – 10:10 a.m.
W101:
Virtual Instinct
Location: Amphitheater
David C. Williams, Inspector General, U.S. Postal Service
Moderator: Relmond P. Van Daniker, DBA, CPA, Executive Director, AGA
The environment in which tens of millions of government processes, transactions and business decisions occur is undergoing massive and sudden change. The government has also transformed itself from distant, stodgy traditions to a 24-7 operation that never comes to rest. The forces associated with globalism, the information age and counter-terrorism are creating powerful currents and cross-currents within this environment. Emerging opportunities for fraud and promising large-scale opportunities for detecting fraud within this dynamic climate are the topic of our closing session.
FOS: AUDG
Audience: All
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10:10 – 10:50 a.m.
Coffee Break with Exhibitors
Location: Amphitheater Foyer
Give yourself that mid-morning boost to get you through the day. Coffee, tea and soda will be served in the Exhibit Hall.
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10:50 – 11:50 a.m.
W102: Transforming
Accountability: Recovery Act Reporting and Oversight
Location: Amphitheater
Marcia K. Paull, CGFM, CPA, Chief Financial Officer, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice
Relmond P. Van Daniker, DBA, CPA, Executive Director, AGA
Todd J. Zinser, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Commerce
Moderator: David M. Zavada, CPA, Partner, Kearney & Company, P.C.
The Recovery Act is changing government financial reporting and oversight. These two important areas of focus under the Recovery Act have been identified during the course of AGA research as potentially having a transformational effect on government financial management and accountability. Panelists will discuss the new requirements and approaches, as well as challenges and opportunities in both areas.
FOS: AUDG
Audience: All
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10:50 – 11:50 a.m.
W103: Combating Fraud in Medicare and Medicaid: A National and
State Perspective
Location: Pavilion
Jerry Barber, CGFM, CPA, CISA, Assistant Comptroller, State Government Accountability, Office of the State Comptroller, State of New York
Kimberly Brandt, Director, Program Integrity Group, Office of Financial Management, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Moderator: John J. Scornaienchi, Senior Manager, Grant Thornton LLP Global Public Sector
Controlling the cost of government-provided health insurance is an essential concern for the nation. Some sources indicate that upwards of 10 percent of this cost is directly attributable to fraudulent transactions. Combating this fraud has the potential to save billions of dollars for taxpayers. This interactive session illustrates successful fraud detection techniques that have been employed at the state and federal level with respect to the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
FOS: AUDG
Audience: All
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11:50 a.m. – 12:50 p.m.
Networking Luncheon
Location: Atrium Ballroom
Sponsored by
Join us for lunch and the opportunity to network with colleagues and friends. Today’s luncheon is sponsored by SAS. Enjoy!
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12:55 – 1:55 p.m.
W104: The Empire Strikes Back—The Federal Government’s Attack on
Cyber Crime
Location: Amphitheater
Howard W. Cox, Assistant Deputy Chief, Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section, U.S. Department of Justice
Jeffrey Troy, Section Chief, Cyber Crime Division, U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation
Moderator: Brian A. Lane, Senior Consultant, Fraud Services, CGI
Cyber crime is growing by leaps and bounds. Hear how the Department of Justice and the FBI are working cooperatively to combat cyber crime in the federal government.
FOS: AUDG
Audience: Federal
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12:55 – 1:55 p.m.
W105: State Controllers—Facing the Accountability Challenge
Location: Pavilion
Brenda C. Bolander, CGFM, CPA, State Comptroller, Office of State Finance, State of Oklahoma
Joy K. Sebastian, MA, Deputy State Controller, Department of Administrative Services, State of Oregon
Moderator: Thomas J. Sadowski, MPA, CGFM, CPA, Former Accounting Director, State of Missouri; AGA Past National President and AGA Past National Treasurer
States face an unprecedented accountability challenge—managing limited or declining resources, despite the stimulus money, in an era of increased transparency and stronger demands to demonstrate good stewardship. Two state controllers discuss how they are helping their states meet these challenges through sound internal controls, effective use of technology and relationships within and among the various levels of government.
FOS: ACCG
Audience: State & Local
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2 – 3 p.m.
W106: Data Mining and Other Tools and Techniques for Management
and Auditors
Location: Pavilion
Bertis B. Little, Ph.D., Associate Vice President of Research and Professor of Computer Science and Mathematics, Tarleton State University, Texas A & M University System
Moderator: David R. Hancox, CGFM, CIA, Director of State Audits, Office of the State Comptroller, State of New York
Data mining over the past nine years in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Risk Management Agency's Strategic Data Acquisition and Analysis group saved the USDA $1.5 billion in 2007, according to the Congressional Budget Office. This session provides an overview of the data mining program and its progress since 2000. Integration of data mining into program management is the key to success, because results without action are useless.
FOS: SKA
Audience: All
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2 – 3 p.m.
W107:
Fraud and Internal Control
Top Ten List
Location:
Amphitheater
William A. Morehead, Ph.D., CGFM, CPA, Chair of Accountancy, CIS & Finance, Delta State University; AGA National President, AGA Past National Treasurer and Chair, AGA National Executive Committee
Moderator: Relmond P. Van Daniker, DBA, CPA, Executive Director, AGA
Using data from personal research and experience, as well as research from other organizations, including the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, this session highlights 10 common reasons internal controls are breached or fail so that fraud can be perpetrated.
FOS: AUDG
Audience: All
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3 – 3:30 p.m.
Coffee Break with Exhibitors
Location: Amphitheater Foyer
Perk up your afternoon with a cup of coffee, tea or soda in the Exhibit Hall, while networking with colleagues and friends. Enjoy!
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3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
W108: Partners in Crime Fighting—IGs and State Auditors
Location: Amphitheater
Phyllis K. Fong, JD, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Moderator: David C. Williams, Inspector General, U.S. Postal Service
Ms. Fong provides an overview of her new role as the chair of the Council of Inspectors General for Integrity and Efficiency and discusses the relationship between the federal inspectors general and state auditors and inspectors general.
FOS: ACCG
Audience: All
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4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Welcome Reception
Location: Amphitheater Foyer
Sponsored by
Join us for a
reception in the Exhibit Hall. This is another opportunity to
explore exhibits showcasing an exciting marketplace of the
latest tools and technologies. Enjoy light food and drinks or
catch up with old friends in an informal setting. The Welcome
Reception is sponsored by Deloitte. Enjoy!