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Ninety-Seven Members Granted AGA
Lifetime Membership
Registration Now Open for AGA's First National Internal
Control & Fraud Conference With a theme of "Fraud Prevention and Detection: The Newest Tools and Techniques," the conference will focus on management's responsibility for ensuring a good system of internal controls and the role of all accountability professionals in minimizing the risk of fraud, waste and abuse. Hear from leaders in government and private industry who will discuss the latest discovery techniques and lessons learned from various schemes, and how different levels of government are cooperating to improve services to citizens. The website is still being developed, but should be up and running in the next few weeks. In the meantime, register now and secure your place at AGA’s newest educational and networking event!
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Volume 45: Issue 7, April 3, 2006 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. Comptroller
General David M. Walker Headlines AGA Breakfast April
19—Reserve Your FREE Spot Today! Government Official Registration
Form Don't Miss AGA's 55th Annual
Professional Development Conference & Exposition—Register Now
& Save Registration couldn’t be easier. You can register online or print the registration form to register by fax or mail. Advance registration discounts apply to all forms received before May 19, 2006. 25 CPE Hours and An Outstanding Technical Program—This Year's PDC Is Not To Be Missed!The PDC features an impressive line-up of dynamic speakers that will share best practices, lessons learned and equip you with the knowledge you need to become more effective. Join us to hear from the top financial management leaders and industry experts. This year’s speakers include:
Download the brochure in PDF format or view the program/schedule on our website to see the most current list of speakers and sessions: Make plans now to attend AGA’s PDC and show your commitment to a more accountable government. Register today! New PDC Overflow
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Partner Improving your performance to improve your organization’s results. The Graduate School, USDA provides professional training and educational services to auditors and financial managers in all levels of government. We offer a wide range of studies in accounting, budgeting, financial management and performance auditing, as well as customized development services to help you create training that meets your organization’s unique needs. For more information on our Financial Management curriculum, the Government Audit Training Institute, and our other courses and services, call 888.744.GRAD or visit us on the Web at www.grad.usda.gov. President-Elect
Designee
Fair Appoints Labor CFO Mok to the NEC
Spring Into
Action—Reach Out, Recruit and Win! Now is the time to spring into action! Start recruiting today! May 10 Audio Conference
to Cover Performance Auditing Academy for Government Accountability
Unveils New Logo NCSF—Local Support Through National Efforts As you opened your membership renewal this year, you probably noticed an area where you could choose to make a donation to the National Community Service Fund (NCSF). What is this? The NCSF allows AGA members to support community efforts through voluntary tax deductible contributions. This fund supports local communities through matching funds raised by our chapters at community service events. Over the past year, the NCSF has helped support Habitat for Humanity, Fisher House, the Humane Society, St Jude’s and many more charitable organizations. Some of the donations also fund AGA Community Service Scholarships. Your donation, along with many others, will affect many individuals in our communities. Thank you in advance for your support. Deadline
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Chapter to Host Annual Fraud Conference Silent
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Research Hospital Nonprofit
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Have your
morning coffee and eggs on us! Network with your peers at the
Meet the Financial Management Policy-Makers breakfast. AGA Executive
Director Relmond Van Daniker, DBA, CPA, will moderate
a discussion with Comptroller General of the United States
David M. Walker, CPA, on the financial challenges
facing major federal agencies as well as the fiscal outlook for 2007
and beyond. Walker will take questions after his talk.
Federal chief financial officers, inspectors general and
representatives from OMB and GAO will participate. There will also be
participation from the private sector. Registration, including a
delicious breakfast is FREE for government executives,
but space is limited, so register today!
The early registration deadline for PDC 2006 is
quickly approaching. Don't miss your chance to save money by
registering in advance. Register by May 19, 2006 and save. After May,
fees will increase to $900 for AGA members and $1100 for
nonmembers.
National
President-Elect Designate Richard L. Fair,
CGFM, CPA, has appointed Samuel T. Mok, CGFM,
CIA, (left) as his Senior Vice
President appointee to the National Executive Committee (NEC)
for a term beginning on July 1, 2006, running through June 30, 2009.
Mok is the chief financial officer at the U.S. Department of
Labor. Under Mok's leadership, the Labor department has attained
eight consecutive clean financial audits and four consecutive
Certificates of Excellence in Accountability Reporting from AGA. Mok
co-chaired the 2003 National Leadership Conference and is a
past president of the Washington D.C. Chapter. Mok was the
recipient of AGA's 2005 Distinguished Federal Leadership Award. Fair
and the entire NEC highly endorse Mok's appointment and is
honored to welcome such a distinguished leader to the
NEC. 
There's still time to recruit and win in this
year’s Go For Growth member-get-a-member recruitment
campaign! The contest period runs through April 30, 2006. Take a look
around, who do you know who could be a member? Don’t let your
colleagues be left unaware of all that AGA can do for them. Help
friends or business associates improve their professional skills and
benefit through increased access to the latest technical information
and new business contacts. So, what are we asking for from you? A
little bit of your time, to share with a colleague, a friend or an
associate how AGA can work for them too—we’re talking about
a quick call, a conversation at a meeting, or an email. A little
investment in your time will go a long way in terms of helping to
strengthen AGA and ultimately you. Become eligible for 
The newly
reinvigorated Academy is pleased to unveil its new look. The logo will
be used on research reports and other documents produced by the
Academy. For more information about the Academy or to make a
contribution, contact AGA Director of Education