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Highlights Upcoming Audio Conferences This Wednesday, April 8—The Future of Government Auditing: Which Direction(s) Are We Heading? NEW! April 22—GAO's Role in the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 April 29— NASACT’s GASB No. 54: Fund Balance Reporting and Governmental Fund Type Definitions May 13—Ethics in the Workplace View the 2009 Audio Conference Schedule
This Week on the
AGA Blog Wednesday: Harold (Hal) Steinberg, CGFM, CPA, on "Has the Federal Government Created an Embarrassment Waiting to Happen?" Friday: Andrew C. Lewis, Senior Manager -
Audit, KPMG LLP, Whether You're Ready or Not, We're Millennial-Bound: Recruiting
and Motivating Today's Millennial Generation Names of Active CGFMs Published on AGA Website Norwich University Enjoys First AGA Conference, Promotes Association on Website Member News AGA Past National President Sam McCall, CGFM, CPA, CIA, city auditor of Tallahassee, FL, received his doctorate in Public Administration from Florida State University. Congratulations Sam. AGA Radio Show Tuesday: Stocking Federal Financial
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Thornton 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 1. A stronger process of internal control attestation has been drafted by the FBC and will be presented to the NBD this June for ratification. Relevant senior managers within the National Office will be required to attest to the adequacy and compliance of established internal control processes within their area of responsibility (similar to key elements of OMBA123 or SOX). The chain of attestation will go from senior managers to the executive director, the executive director to the treasurer, and finally, the treasurer to the National President who in turn attests to the NEC. This will address the three important management control questions I’ve talked about frequently (What do you know? When did you know? Should you have known?) Read more. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Topic of
Wednesday Breakfast There will be time for Q&A from the audience after the discussion. Federal, state and local leaders will participate along with AGA Corporate Partners. We expect to have close to 125 participants. Registration, including a delicious breakfast is FREE for government executives, but space is limited, so register today. AGA Corporate Partners, please click here to register. For more information, please contact Susan Fritzlen. Government Executive Registration Form AGA Corporate Partner Registration Form If you are unable to attend the breakfast, consider registering for the April 22 AGA audio conference when Dodaro's key staff will discuss GAO's role in the Recovery Act. Jazz It Up with AGA…Get Ready for PDC 2009: New
Orleans! The PDC is the authoritative source for the knowledge and contacts you need to succeed in today’s constantly changing environment. Hear from top-notch speakers, make new contacts, learn about the latest research, discover innovative management techniques and see the technological tools that can advance government accountability. AGA has been a leader in providing the best training for government financial management and accountability professionals, and this is the place where it all comes together. Offering 24 CPE hours, timely topics and an impressive lineup of speakers, PDC 2009 promises to be one of the Association’s best. From the practical to the theoretical, sessions will help attendees hone their skills to bring greater efficiency and effectiveness to government operations. Exhibitors are also available to demonstrate the newest products, tools and technology to help your agency achieve its mission. The Exhibit Hall is a hub of activity and offers an environment dedicated to networking and the sharing of ideas. One of the best reasons to attend is the unprecedented gathering of top-notch speakers and financial management experts. This year’s dynamic, high-profile keynote speakers include:
Details about the agenda and the complete list of speakers are coming soon. Check our website for more information. PDC 2009 swings with smooth jazz, Creole hospitality,
networking and fun! In addition to an outstanding technical education program,
the PDC is packed with opportunities to network with colleagues and meet new
friends. While you’re here, be sure to step to the rhythm and experience the
music, arts, culture, history, fine dining and nightlife New Orleans has to
offer. TOPICS is Brought to You by Real Asset Management International
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’s website. Member-Get-A-Member Campaign Ends April 30 Consider sharing your experience with AGA membership and get rewarded. Through the Big Easy Member-Get-a-Member program, AGA rewards your efforts in recruiting new members. Your local chapter can also benefit from you participating in this program. There may only be a month left, but that is still plenty time to participate in the 2008–2009 Big Easy Recruitment Campaign. Join the 390 members who have recruited 861 AGA members this program year. To count in this year's recruitment campaign, all new member applications must be received at the National Office by April 30. All it takes is a brief moment to hand a co-worker or friend an application and share a story of how AGA membership has benefited your career. It’s that simple. Twenty members have already recruited six or more members earning themselves AGA dollars, free membership and a chance to win one of the grand prizes. Other prizes are available, so be sure to reach out and recruit in these final days of the 2008–2009 member-get-a-member campaign, the Big Easy! Find out more about the campaign. TOPICS is Brought to You by AGA Corporate
Partner Graduate School May 11-13, 2009 in Washington, D.C. Register online or call us at (888) 744-GRAD. Recovery Act Audio
Conference Set for April 22 Due to the important nature of this program, the cost per site has been reduced to $125, half the regular early registration rate. This audio conference will be an opportunity for public and private sector financial management professionals to hear from high-level GAO executives about the recently enacted American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009. The GAO executives will discuss the Act’s requirements for their agency and the need to coordinate with state and local financial managers. They will also discuss GAO’s proposals for fulfilling its review and audit requirements and will solicit the views and perspectives of audio conference participants. Read more and register. OMB Seeks Input on Recovery Act Data
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After
serving more than eight months as your National President, I am very pleased to
report to you that much has been accomplished with the help of the NEC, the NBD
and the National Office staff. The following are some highlights. 
Join
us in the “Big Easy” June 21–24 for AGA’s 58th Annual
Professional Development Conference & Exposition (PDC)—the education
and networking event of the year!
GASB
Compliance for the Public Sector
On
April 1, 2009, OMB took the significant step of issuing standard data elements
that would be used for reporting under the American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). The public has until May 1, 2009
to comment on the data elements, which will be used in the reporting of grants,
loans and cooperative agreement spending under Section 1512 of the Recovery Act.
The proposed data elements