Highlights
The GAR Report is a monthly summary of membership numbers by chapter. In the Chapter Recognition Program, up to 3,000 credits are available in the Membership Section in the areas of Base Growth, New Member Acquisition and Retention.
The GAR lists chapters by size (Group A = 300 or more members; Group B = 150-299 members, etc.). We also publish a GAR by region. It may be useful to see how individual regions compare. Don’t remember what the columns and numbers mean? Read a detailed explanation of the GAR Report.
AGA National Staff
Have you ever wondered who is on the other end of the line when you call the National Office? To find out, click on "Chapter Resources" in Members Only and then scroll to the bottom under “National Office.”
Mark Your Calendar
Aug. 12—Next Steps in Accountability and Control Over Recovery Act Funds audio conference
Aug. 14—AGA’s Fourth Annual Internal Control & Fraud conference early registration deadline
Sept 16–17—AGA’s Fourth Annual Internal Control & Fraud Conference
Welcome Your New Members
Did you know that AGA welcomes new members on a weekly basis? That’s right—-members that were entered into the database for the week receive an e-mail welcoming them to the Association. If a new member did not include an e-mail address on the application, we call him/her to obtain one. New members are also sent a Welcome Kit, including a letter from the National President along with an ID card and certificate. We need you to reach out to your chapter’s new members as well. Log in to the Members Only site, click on Chapter Membership Reports and download your chapter's new member listing. It’s that easy!
Advertise for Free!
AGA’s online Training Opportunities Calendar allows chapters to list upcoming events free of charge. By clicking “Add an Event,” you can advertise your chapter meeting or regional event for everyone to see. With more than 1,200 visits every month, the Training Opportunities Calendar is a great way to get noticed by AGA members and nonmembers alike.
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July 2009, Volume 4, Issue 7
Registration Open for Internal Control & Fraud Conference
 Join AGA at its Fourth Annual Internal Control & Fraud Conference, set for Sept. 16–17 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. Hear from leaders in government, academia and private industry discuss latest discovery techniques and lessons learned from various schemes; how poor internal controls can lead to fraud, waste and abuse; and how different levels of government are cooperating to improve services to citizens. The conference will also cover various aspects of the Recovery Act from an internal control and fraud perspective. Earn 14 CPE hours. Speakers include:
Neil Barofsky, Special Inspector General, Troubled Asset Relief Program, U.S. Department of the Treasury
Brenda C. Bolander, CGFM, CPA, Oklahoma State Comptroller
Thomas M. Davis III, Former U.S. Congressman
Earl E. Devaney, Chairman, Recovery Act Transparency and Accountability Board
Phyllis K. Fong, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Arthur A. Hayes, CGFM, CPA, Director of State Audit, Office of the Comptroller of the Treasury, State of Tennessee
Danny Werfel, Deputy Controller, Office of Federal Financial Management, U.S. Office of Management and Budget
Register today!
PDC Chapter Hotel Scholarships
What a success! AGA would like to thank all of our members who attended the 58th Annual Professional Development Conference (PDC) in New Orleans, and participated in the Chapter Hotel Scholarship Program.
The objective is to provide assistance to members who otherwise may not be able to attend the conference and to ensure that every AGA chapter is represented at the PDC. We are happy to report that 90 chapters took advantage of the program this year, and we’re looking forward to even greater participation next year.
Save the date! PDC 2010 will take place July 11–14, at the Orlando World Center Marriott. The hotel room block is not open yet; however, we anticipate housing reservations to open in September. Details regarding the hotel scholarship and when attendees can make reservations will be e-mailed to chapter presidents when available. In the meantime, please take a moment to think about which member from your chapter will take advantage of the scholarship. This way, when the block opens, you’ll be able to book your rooms early to guarantee the discounted rate.
2009–2010 Chapter Recognition Program
The 2009–2010 Chapter Recognition Program (CRP) is now up and running. Once you sign in to Members Only, click on the link for the CRP, then choose the link titled “Data Entry Form.” From there, choose your chapter from the drop down menu and hit the submit button. Only chapter officers have access to this online entry form; if you do not see the link for the program once you sign in to Members Only, please contact Jessica Jones.
AGA’s Government Finance Case Challenge Begins Oct. 5
Looking for ways to make connections between your chapter and local colleges and universities? Consider contacting the institution’s accounting/business school and offering information about AGA’s upcoming Government Finance Case Challenge. Student teams will collaboratively analyze and construct a citizen-centric report for a local government. The registration deadline is Oct. 2. All members of the two highest-scoring teams will receive a scholarship to attend AGA's National Leadership Conference, set for February 2010 in Washington, D.C. Teams will present their finalized solutions before a panel of federal/state/local government leaders, corporate partners and CFOs. The winning teams will be announced at the awards luncheon on the final day of the conference. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winning team. Each student participant will receive a free one-year membership to AGA. Learn more about the Case Challenge. Questions? Contact Jennifer Curtin.
Get Early Career Members Involved
As the new AGA year begins we’re sure you have plenty of new early career members who have joined your chapter. The Emerging Leaders Focus Group is an exciting opportunity to get early career members involved in AGA. The group is comprised of members looking to reach out to early career professionals. The group participates in monthly conference calls to discuss issues and concerns that face new professionals. Don’t let this leadership opportunity get away from your chapter. Contact Rodneikka Scott for more information. Now is the time to get these individuals involved!
AGA Speaker Database
Are you having a hard time getting good speakers for your chapter events? Or do you know of good speakers you would like to suggest to other AGA chapters? Just fill out the AGA Speaker Recommendation Form and the National Office will add the speaker to its database. The database is made up of recommendations from AGA members around the country and can help you plan meetings, luncheons or training events. For more information about the speaker recommendation form or the AGA speaker database, call Joe Jozefczyk or Bekka Gehrmann at 800.AGA.7211.
AGA’s Fraud Detection & Prevention Course
Fraud is a serious and growing problem in our society and is a particular threat to the public and private sectors’ bottom line. How to detect and prevent fraud and fraudulent activities is crucial to effective program management and accountability. This course is designed to highlight the genesis of fraud in today’s environment, ways to detect it, solutions for correcting it and methods to mitigate future risk. The course is intended for financial and program managers, auditors and information technology professionals.
AGA courses are taught by experienced professionals at your location. Upon completion, participants are awarded CPEs based on the length of the course. For more details about this and other AGA-sponsored training courses, including pricing and availability, please e-mail Bekka Gehrmann or call 800.AGA.7211, ext 309.
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