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Schedule At A Glance
Thursday, February 19
6:30 a.m. –
4:30 p.m.
Registration Desk Open
7 – 8 a.m.
Breakfast with Exhibitors
8 – 8:10 a.m.
Welcome
8:10 – 9 a.m.
General Session
9 – 10 a.m.
General Session
10 – 10:40
a.m.
Coffee Break with Exhibitors
10:40 – 11:50
a.m.
General Session
11:50 a.m. –
1 p.m.
Luncheon and Awards Ceremony
1 – 1:50 p.m.
General Session
2 p.m. – 3:10
p.m.
General Session
3:10 – 3:40
p.m.
Snack Break with Exhibitors
3:40 – 4:40
p.m.
General Session
Friday, February 20
6:30 a.m. –
4:30 p.m.
Registration Desk Open
7 – 8 a.m.
Breakfast with Exhibitors
8 – 9 a.m.
General Session
9 – 9:50 a.m.
General Session
9:50 – 10:30
a.m.
Coffee Break with Exhibitors
10:30 – 11:45
a.m.
General Session
11:45 a.m. –
12:50 p.m.
Luncheon and Awards Ceremony
12:50 – 1:50
p.m.
General Session
2 – 3 p.m.
General Session
3 – 3:30 p.m.
Snack Break with Exhibitors
3:30 – 4:30
p.m.
General Session
Agenda/Education Sessions
AGA’s National Leadership Conference promises to be an excellent learning and networking opportunity for government financial managers and accountability professionals.
Thursday, February 19
6:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Registration Open
7
– 8 a.m.
Breakfast with Exhibitors
Location: Atrium
Sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Join us for breakfast in the Exhibit Hall. You’ll have chance for some early networking while visiting your suppliers and friends. Today's breakfast is sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Enjoy!
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8
– 8:10 a.m.
Welcome Remarks
Location: Atrium Ballroom
Samuel T. Mok, CGFM, CIA, CICA, AGA National President
Relmond P. Van Daniker, DBA, CPA, Executive Director, AGA
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8:10 – 9 a.m.
T100:
Urgent Issues Facing the New Administration and the 111th Congress
Location: Atrium Ballroom
Gene L. Dodaro, CGFM, Acting Comptroller General, U.S. Government Accountability Office
Moderator: Samuel T. Mok, CGFM, CIA, AGA National President
The Government Accountability Office has released a list of 13 urgent issues that will command the attention of President Obama and the 111th Congress during the first year of the new administration and Congress. The Acting Comptroller General discusses these urgent challenges facing the nation, and how to help new appointees in every agency zero in on the issues facing that particular agency, and identify areas with the potential to save the nation billions of dollars.
FOS: BMO
Audience: All
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9
– 10 a.m.
T101: The U.S. Housing Crisis and the Government Response
Location: Atruim Ballroom
James B. Lockhart III, Director, Federal Housing Finance Agency
Moderator: Richard L. Fair, CGFM, CIA, Former State Auditor, State of New Jersey; Immediate AGA Past National President and Member, AGA National Executive Committee
This session covers the unprecedented turmoil in U.S. housing markets over the last two years and the comprehensive and adaptive response from the federal government. The director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) outlines the efforts made by the Bush administration and his agency to achieve government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) regulatory reform. The Housing and Economic Recovery Act, which passed in July 2008, created the new GSE regulator FHFA and provided expanded authorities to regulate Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the 12 Federal Home Loan Banks. Lockhart also covers the unprecedented decision to place the $5 trillion Fannie and Freddie into conservatorship; foreclosure prevention activities; and the actions of the Department of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board. As a member of the Financial Stability Oversight Board, he also reviews efforts to stabilize the U.S. financial system.
FOS: FIN
Audience: All
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10
– 10:40 a.m.
Coffee Break with Exhibitors
Location: Atrium
Sponsored by Graduate School, USDA
Give yourself that mid-morning boost to get you through the day. Coffee, tea and soda will be served in the Exhibit Hall, compliments of Graduate School, USDA. Enjoy!
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10:40 – 11:50 a.m.
T102:
Changes in Congressional Landscape
Location: Atrium Ballroom
U.S. Rep. Jim Moran, (D-VA), U.S. House of Representatives
Thomas M. "Tom" Davis III, Director, Federal Government Relations, Deloitte; Former Member, U.S. House of Representatives
Moderator: Ira Goldstein, National Director, Federal Practice, Deloitte.
This session discusses the future of Congress, given committee changes in both the House and Senate.
FOS: BMO
Audience: All
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11:50 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Luncheon and Awards Ceremony
Location: Atrium Ballroom
Sponsored by MasterCard Worldwide
Join us for lunch and the opportunity to network with colleagues and friends. The event also features an awards ceremony to recognize leaders who exemplify and promote excellence in government financial management. Today's luncheon is sponsored by MasterCard Worldwide. Enjoy!
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1
– 2 p.m.
T103:
Accounting Profession Leadership
Location: Atruim Hall
Ernest A. Almonte, CGFM, CPA, CFE, Auditor General, State of Rhode Island; Chairman, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Moderator: John J. Radford, CGFM, CIA, CFE, State Comptroller, State of Oregon; Member, AGA National Executive Committee
What is the accounting profession’s responsibility and role in providing controls and information about government? The chairman of the AICPA shares his perspective both as the head of the AICPA and as a state auditor.
FOS: ACC
Audience: All
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2
– 3 p.m.
AGA's Second Annual Government Finance Case Challenge—Finals
Location: Atrium Hall Ancillary Room
College teams from across the country collaboratively designed a citizen-centric report for the fictional city of Cloverdale, NC. Out of the 17 participating universities, the University of Nebraska at Omaha and the University of North Carolina at Pembroke were selected as finalists in this competition. Each team offers a maximum 25-minute presentation of its case response to a panel of judges at the NLC. The winning team receives cash prizes and one free year of AGA membership. Best wishes to both teams!
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2
– 3 p.m.
T104:
Keys
to Successful Intergovernmental Relations
Location: Atruim Ballroom
Martin J. Benison, CGFM, Comptroller, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
George D. Strudgeon, CPA, Audit Director, Social and Medical Services Specialty Team, Auditor of Public Accounts, Commonwealth of Virginia
Merril Oliver, Deputy Director, Governor's Grants Office, State of Maryland
Moderator: Thomas N. Cooley, Chief Financial Officer and Director, Office of the Budget, Finance and Award Management, National Science Foundation
Panelists from all levels of government share lessons learned from an ambitious partnership that AGA recently launched to open the lines of communication among governments. This session explores how AGA’s Partnership for Intergovernmental Management and Accountability has taken concrete steps to improve the ability of governments at all levels to operate programs in a more cooperative and transparent manner.
FOS: MAS
Audience: All
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3
– 3:30 p.m.
Coffee Break with Exhibitors
Location: Atrium
Sponsored by Ernst & Young LLP
Perk up your afternoon with a cup of coffee, tea or soda in the Exhibit Hall, while networking with colleagues and friends. Here’s another opportunity to explore the exhibit booths and meet your private sector partners. Compliments of Ernst & Young LLP. Enjoy!
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3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
T105:
Impact of the Economic Recession on State and Local Governments
Location: Atruim Ballroom
Peter V.R. Franchot, Comptroller, State of Maryland; Co-Chair, NLC 2009 Technical Committee
Scott D. Pattison, Executive Director, National Association of State Budget Officers (NASBO)
Moderator: John D. Kenney, CPA, Director, General Accounting Division, Comptroller of Maryland, State of Maryland
The economy has hit state and local governments hard. In fact, the Government Accountability Office estimates states and localities will have to close $312 billion in deficits for 2009 and 2010. This session provides specific information on the nature and depth of the problem, which experts say will not be solved even after an economic stimulus package is approved.
FOS: FIN
Audience: All
Friday, February 20
6:30
a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Registration Open
Location: Atrium Hall Foyer
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7 – 8
a.m.
Breakfast with Exhibitors
Location: Atrium
Sponsored by Savantage Solutions
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 Savantage Solutions. Enjoy!
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8 –
9:10 a.m.
F100:
Citizens’
Perspectives on Governmental Reporting
Location: Atruim Ballroom
Robert L. Bixby, MA, JD, Executive Director, Concord Coalition
Relmond P. Van Daniker, DBA, CPA, Executive Director, AGA
Moderator: Sheila O. Conley, CGFM, CPA, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Trust in government has been a topic of concern to those both inside and outside of government. This session presents the results of an AGA survey and the findings of the Fiscal Wake-Up Tour.
FOS: MAS
Audience: All
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9:10
a.m. - 10 a.m.
F101:
Career
CFOs, DCFOs Discuss Challenges and Opportunities for the Financial
Management Community
Location: Atruim Ballroom
Owen Barwell, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Department of Energy
Sheila O. Conley, CGFM, CPA, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Lee J. Lofthus, MBA, Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Department of Justice
Moderator: Lisa Casias, CPA, Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Director for Financial Management, U.S. Department of Commerce; AGA National President-Elect Designate; NLC 2009 Technical Committee
Hear panelists discuss the challenges ahead for the financial management community. What are the most pressing areas and what should be done to address them?
FOS: ACCG
Audience: All
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10 –
10:40 a.m.
Coffee Break with Exhibitors
Location: Atrium
Give yourself that mid-morning boost to get you through the day. Coffee, tea and soda will be served in the Exhibit Hall. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with colleagues and friends. Enjoy!
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10:40
– 11:50 a.m.
F102:
Getting
Ready for 21st Century Financial Transparency
Location: Atruim Ballroom
William D. Lutz, JD, Ph.D., Director, 21st Century Disclosure Initiative, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Thomas J. Sadowski, CGFM, CPA, MPA, Former Director of Accounting, State of Missouri; AGA Past National President, AGA Past National Treasurer
George Strawn, Ph.D., CIA, Chief Information Officer, National Science Foundation
Moderator: Joseph L. Kull, CGFM, CPA, Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP; AGA National Treasurer-Elect Designate
President Obama has told leaders at executive departments and agencies that he expects the federal government to be transparent, participatory and collaborative. This session explores existing mandates such as the Federal Financial Assistance and Transparency Act (FFATA), as well as bold new ideas that have the potential to make financial and performance information available to a much broader, and perhaps more discerning audience—the taxpayers.
FOS: FIN
Audience: All
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11:50
a.m. – 1 p.m.
Luncheon and Awards Ceremony
Location: Atrium Hall
Sponsored by Oracle USA, Inc.
Join us for lunch and the opportunity to network with colleagues and friends. The event also features an awards ceremony to recognize leaders who exemplify and promote excellence in government financial management. Today's luncheon is sponsored by Oracle USA, Inc. Enjoy!
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1 – 2
p.m.
F103:
Changes
and Challenges in Defense Financial Management Initiatives
Location: Atruim Hall
Douglas A. Brook, Ph.D., Professor of Public Policy and Director of the Center for Defense Management Reform, Naval Postgraduate School
Moderator: Jonathan D. Breul, MPA, Executive Director, IBM Center for the Business of Government and Partner, IBM Global Business Services; Co-Chair, NLC 2009 technical Committee
History suggests that management initiatives do not transition well from one administration to the next. Will this pattern repeat or will financial management initiatives at the U.S. Department of Defense survive this change of administration? What should or could the new administration do to continue the momentum for improved financial management at DoD?
FOS: SKA
Audience: All
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2 – 3
p.m.
F104:
The
Presidency, The Congress, and the Press—A Current Perspective
Location: Atruim Ballroom
Ron Elving, Senior Editor, National Public Radio
Moderator: Jonathan D. Breul, MPA, Executive Director, IBM Center for the Business of Government and Partner, IBM Global Business Services; Co-Chair, NLC 2009 technical Committee
Sponsored by IBM
Hear from one of Washington’s preeminent political analysts and commentators. As the senior Washington editor for NPR News, Ron Elving keeps his eye squarely on the personalities, issues and public opinions that shape contemporary politics. Through his insightful observations and amusing behind-the-scenes anecdotes, this Washington insider analyzes and evaluates the historic 2008 presidential election, actions of Congress, the White House and more.
FOS: PD
Audience: All
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3 – 3:30 p.m.
Coffee Break with Exhibitors
Location: Atrium
Perk up your afternoon with a cup of coffee, tea or soda in the Exhibit Hall, while networking with colleagues and friends. This is your last chance to visit with exhibitors. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet your private sector partners and find solutions to your business challenges.
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3:30 –
4:30 p.m.
F105:
Federal
Accountability in Changing Times
Location: Atruim Ballroom
Tom L. Allen, CPA, Chairman, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board
Robert F. Dacey, JD, CGFM, CPA, Chief Accountant, U.S. Government Accountability Office
Moderator: Wendy M. Payne, CGFM, CPA, Executive Director, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board
Given the increasing competition for federal resources, it is important to identify the financial information most useful to all types of decision-makers—legislators, executives, managers and taxpayers. The speakers address what decision-makers need to know about taxpayer dollars invested in financial institutions and the long-term implications of current fiscal policies, coupled with the economic crisis and the rising cost of health care.
FOS: ACCG
Audience: All
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4:30 p.m.
Closing Remarks
National Award Ceremonies
Throughout the conference, AGA will recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to both the Association and the government financial management profession it serves.
A complete listing of the awards as well as a presentation schedule will be posted to our website as we get closer to the conference.
Speaker Biographies
Looking for more information about conference speakers? You’ve come to the right place! The educational program is still being developed. Check back in December to learn more about our dynamic lineup of speakers.
Any presentations made available to us are posted on our website. Registered
attendees received an e-mail providing a link to the PowerPoint presentations.
This page will be updated on an ongoing basis to include new presentations
as they are received.
Please
remember that not all speakers use PowerPoint and/or do not give copies of
their presentation to AGA. We do not require speakers to use or provide
their PowerPoint presentations for posting on the website.
Technical Committee
AGA thanks the members of the National Leadership Conference Technical Committee for generously contributing their time and expertise to the development of this outstanding technical program.