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Procurement Fraud
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Chapter Plans 50th Anniversary Gala Member Happenings Pamela Lindsey, CPA, a member of AGA's Northern Virginia Chapter, has joined Clifton Gunderson's Washington, D.C. office in the firm's federal government practice. For more than 20 years, Lindsey worked for the Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector. She has also worked as a senior audit manager at two public accounting firms.
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Volume 47: Issue 5, March 12, 2007 TOPICS is Brought
to You by AGA Corporate Partner Grant Thornton Global Public Sector delivers financial, technology and performance management solutions to federal, state and local government clients, and international organizations. Call us to see if we can help your agency manage its resources more efficiently and effectively at 703.637.2750. From the National President, Jeffrey S. Hart,
CGFM, CFE What would you like to be remembered for? That’s what a friend and AGA colleague asked me recently about my tenure as AGA National President. Since I usually “begin with the end in mind,” that’s an easy question for me to answer. I’d most like to be remembered as someone who helped to remind us that our ultimate purpose is all about creating value. I also hope that I have helped inspire us to up the ante and create truly exceptional value. You may recall that I’ve used that term—value—in two important ways this year. Read more from President Hart. Registration Now Open for PDC
Golf Tournament This year's tournament takes place on Saturday, June 23 at the Hermitage Golf Course-– President's Reserve. This 7,200-yard course trails through 300 acres of natural Tennessee wetlands and provides spectacular views of the Cumberland River. The President's Reserve offers a challenging, yet pleasurable, experience for even the occasional golfer. The PDC starts the next day and runs through June 27 at the Nashville Convention Center. Fee is $35 per person—Includes greens fees, golf cart, gratuities, range balls, breakfast, lunch and transportation. The tournament begins at 8 a.m., shotgun start. Prizes will be awarded at the end of play. The PDC Golf Tournament is a great way to have fun and meet new people. Space is limited to 100 players, so sign up early! Register for the PDC today and secure your place at the government financial management education event of the year! Take the CGFM Examinations
Before the PDC This course is designed as a supplement to previous preparation for the CGFM Examinations, so this is a perfect opportunity for those individuals who have already attended GFM training courses or have been preparing by using the CGFM Study Guides. Enrollment is limited and participants must first apply and be accepted into the CGFM Program, so don't delay. More information and a registration form for this event are available on AGA website. If you have any questions, contact Katya Silver at 800.AGA.7211, ext. 305, or ksilver@agacgfm.org. TOPICS is Brought to You by the
University of Alabama-Huntsville  Don't Let Renewal Time
Pass You By! The March 31 deadline for 2007–2008 AGA membership renewals is rapidly approaching. Did you know that renewal practically pays for itself? Through your AGA membership you can save as much as $200 on AGA conference and meeting registrations. When you renew, you will also ensure that you continue to receive other great career-boosting benefits, like the Journal of Government Financial Management and countless peer networking opportunities. Renewing is easy. You can either send in your renewal invoice with payment or click here to go to the Members Only section of the AGA website. Login using your membership ID number and password and press the ‘billing’ button at the top right hand corner of the screen. It’s that simple. Need assistance? Contact the AGA Customer Satisfaction Center at 800.AGA.7211. Don’t let renewal time pass you by. Your career—and your pocketbook—will thank you! Congratulations to AGA’s Newest Lifetime
Members! AGA’s Third Annual National
Performance Management Conference This year’s PMC will bring together state and local government managers to share in educational sessions, networking opportunities and recognition of those state and local government entities honored with AGA’s Certificate of Achievement in SEA Report. Take this opportunity to earn 13 CPE hours and share best practices with industry leaders and peers. Stay tuned for more information in the coming months. We look forward to hosting you in Phoenix! Social Insurance: Call for Public
Comment; Public Hearing Set
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Don't miss
the opportunity to take the CGFM Examinations and earn your CGFM before
the annual Professional Development Conference (PDC) in Nashville, TN.
AGA is offering a two-day Intensive Review Course on Thursday, June 21,
and Friday, June 22, 2007 and an opportunity to take CGFM Examinations
on June 23-24, 2007. The cost of the course is only $249 for qualified
participants, and it offers 18 CPE hours. Special Bonus: the CGFM
Examinations are offered at no cost to course attendees.
Explore the realm of contract management through
real-world examples and grow your knowledge base for success in the
federal contracting arena. This Certificate Program covers the
Government Procurement System, Contract Types and Structuring, Legal
Aspects of Government Contracting, Required and Optional Contract
Clauses, Cost and Price Analysis, and Contract Administration.
For detailed information on this or the Federal Contract Management
Specialization program, or to view sample video, visit 
In October
2006, the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) released
a Preliminary Views document presenting two perspectives regarding
appropriate liability recognition for obligations arising in social
insurance programs, which are key programs such as Social Security and
Medicare. In addition, the Preliminary Views document includes an
alternative view proposing to require a Statement of Fiscal
Sustainability for the government's consolidated financial report that
would provide projections for the entire government, including
information necessary to assess the sustainability of social insurance
programs and information on intergenerational equity. Comments
are due April 16, 2007. In addition, the board plans to hold a
public hearing on the