Agenda and Education Sessions
Friday, July 25
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
AGA National Executive Committee
Meeting
Location:
Atrium Room 601 & 602
Saturday, July 26
6 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Golf Tournament
Location:
Stone Mountain
Golf Club – Lakemont Course
Sponsored by
Join us for
a day of networking, fun and friendly competition at the PDC
Golf Tournament at Stone Mountain Golf Club’s Lakemont Course.
The PDC Golf Tournament is sponsored by American Appraisal
Associates, Inc. Enjoy!
Separate
Registration Required
Sunday, July 27
8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
AGA Exhibit Booth Set-Up
8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
PDC Registration Desk Open
Location:
Marquis Ballroom Foyer
8:30 – 11 a.m.
AGA NBD Meeting
Location:
Atrium Rooms 706 & 707
AGA national officers will report to the NBD on 2007–2008 program year results and discuss plans for the 2008–2009 program year. All members are welcome to attend.
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
AGA Past National President (PNP) Luncheon*
Location:
Lobby Room 402
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
AGA Past National Treasurer/Finance and Budget Committee Luncheon*
Location:
Lobby Room 403
1 – 3 p.m.
AGA Early Career Session: Enjoy and
Move Up—Or Move On
Location:
Marquis Room 103
William R. Campbell,
Chief Financial Officer, Amtrak
Moderator: Kelly Stefanko, CPA, Deputy City
Auditor, City of Norfolk, Member, AGA National Executive
Committee
In this session, the presenter sheds light on how you can grow a professionally successful and personally rewarding career. We help you answer questions like: When do I accept outside opportunities? When do I stay where I am? Am I on the “right” career path? Is this the right place for me? Find guidelines for making wise choices in your financial management career.
1 – 5 p.m.
AGA Executive Session*
Sponsored
by
The Executive Session brings together 100 forward–thinking leaders from federal, state and local governments to build on last year’s landmark session that resulted in creation of the Partnership for Intergovernmental Management and Accountability (Partnership). AGA established the Partnership to open the lines of communication among governments, to eliminate duplication and waste, and to improve performance and accountability. The Partnership is comprised of high-ranking officials from federal, state and local governments and higher education. Invitees to the Executive Session are briefed by the Partnership’s leaders and have the opportunity to influence the Partnership’s direction.
FOS: TBD Audience: All
Location:
Atrium Rooms 706 & 707
1 – 2:10
p.m.
S100:
Survey Results: The Need for Financial Transformation
Location: International 4 & 5
William H. Campbell,
Chief Financial Officer, Amtrak
Christina M. Dorfhuber, MPP,
Principal, Deloitte Consulting
Moderator: TBD
A report on the results of a survey conducted with global, federal and state and local finance organizations on the following topics: quality of information available for decision-making; maturity and effectiveness of technology; barriers to organizational performance related to finance and role; and maturity of financial management capabilities.
FOS: FIN Audience: All
1 – 2:10 p.m.
S101: Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act—Implementation Perspectives
Location: International 9 & 10
Carrie A. Hug, CGFM, CPA, Chief of Financial Standards and Grants, Office of Federal Financial Management, U.S. Office of Management and Budget
Mark A. Forman, Principal, KPMG LLP
Melinda B. Morgan, Director, Finance Staff, Justice Management Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Moderator: Andrea Brandon, Deputy Administrator, Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
A discussion of implementation perspectives related to the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (FFATA). The law was enacted with the purpose of increasing “transparency and accountability of federal government expenditures by providing access to information on federal funding awards through a single, searchable, publicly available website.” Regulatory, Information technology and implementation perspectives are presented by public and private sector senior executives.
FOS: FIN Audience: All
2:30 – 3:40 p.m.
S102: New Smart Pay Card Implementation
Location: International 4 & 5
Kim Farington, Staff Accountant, U.S. Office of Management and Budget
Brian H. Siegel, Principal, Deloitte
Moderator: Jeffrey S. Hart, CGFM, CFE, Manager, Office of Inspector General (OIG), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; AGA Immediate Past National President and Member, AGA National Executive Committee
Learn about the transition to the new Smart Pay contract. What are the new capabilities available and how can your organization leverage the capabilities to garner management better information?
FOS: FIN Audience: Federal
2:30 – 3:40 p.m.
S103: The Reporting of Intergovernmental Financial Dependency and Related Risk
Location: International 9 & 10
Edward J. Mazur, CPA, Senior Advisor for Government Financial Management, Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, LLP
Wendy M. Payne, CGFM, CPA, Executive Director, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board
Moderator: Sam M. McCall, CGFM, CPA, CIA, CGAP, City Auditor, City of Tallahassee; AGA Past National President
Hear about a new and far–reaching model for reporting intergovernmental financial dependency within state and local government CAFRs. The model recommends specific disclosures and other content for inclusion within letters of transmittal, MD&A, notes, RSI and the Statistical Section, and is supported by illustrations based on actual state and federal data for 2006.
FOS: MAS Audience: All
3:50 – 5 p.m.
S104: Auditing Under the Risk Assessment Standards in the State and Local Environment
Location: International 4 & 5
Moderator: TBD
The AICPA’s Auditing Standards Board (ASB) has issued eight Statements on Auditing Standards (SAS) relating to the assessment of risk in an audit of financial statements (SAS 104-111). This session focuses on discussing the impact of these standards on state and local audits beginning with fiscal year 2008.
FOS: AUD Audience: State & Local
3:50 – 5 p.m.
S105: Managing Government in the 21st Century—The Role of Contractors
Location: International 6–8
Joseph L. Garcia, CGFM, Chief Financial Officer, Gulf Coast Recovery Office, Federal Emergency Management Agency
George E. Jenkins, MBA, CPA, Deputy Director, Financial Management Systems Group, Office of Financial Management, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Moderator: TBD
This session presents perspectives from agencies with large integrated contracts that require considerable oversight and controls to mitigate potential risks.
FOS: MAS Audience: Federal
3:50 – 5 p.m.
S106: Improving the Integrity of Your Financial and Accounting Data
Location: International 9 & 10
Holden A. Hogue, Director, Accounting Systems and Standards Directorate, Financial Management Service, U.S. Department of the Treasury
Michael V. Norman, Agency Liaison, Financial Management Service, U.S. Department of the Treasury
Moderator: TBD
Major challenges are under way to improve centralized accounting systems. Hear how these changes are improving the efficiency of the process and enhancing the integrity of financial data.
FOS: AUD Audience: All
5 – 7 p.m.
Welcome Reception
Location: Marquis Ballroom
Sponsored by Teradata
Join us for a reception, as we kick off the 57th Annual PDC and welcome you to Hotlanta. This is your first opportunity to explore exhibits showcasing an exciting marketplace of the latest technologies, services and products on the market. Enjoy hearty hors d'oeuvres and catch up with old friends and make new connections at this informal networking event. The Welcome Reception is sponsored by Teradata Government Systems. Enjoy!