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Highlights Upcoming Audio Conferences Edward DeSeve to Headline AGA
Leadership Breakfast June 4 Government Executive Registration Form
Corporate Partner Registration Form Questions? Contact Susan Fritzlen.
This Week on the AGA Blog Next week: Wednesday: Evie Barry, MS,
AGA's director of performance reporting and Lisa Parker, CPA,
Project Manager, Governmental Accounting Standards Board, on the Certificate of
Excellence in Accountability Reporting Save Through AGA Membership Did you know that through your AGA membership you can save as much as $200 on AGA conference and meeting registrations? By attending the National Leadership Conference, the Professional Development Conference or other AGA events, you will have more than paid for your membership through registration savings alone. The savings don’t stop there—most AGA Chapters also offer discounted meetings, education sessions and events to AGA members. Start saving today by registering for AGA’s 58th Professional Development Conference in New Orleans. AGA's Fourth Annual Internal Control and Fraud
Conference— Member News Alabama State Comptroller Robert L. Childree, a member of AGA’s Montgomery Chapter, and comptroller for more than 20 years, is retiring. Chapter members honored Childree for his contributions to AGA at the chapter and national levels during a May 14 awards luncheon. Joe and Kristina Poist, members of AGA's Baltimore Chapter, became parents of Logan Andrew Poist on April 27. Congratulations. AGA Advertising Opportunities! |
Volume 49: Issue 10, May 18, 2009 TOPICS is Brought to You by AGA Corporate Partner Grant
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. AGA PDC Early Registration Discount Deadline: May 22 In today’s challenging economic times, now more than ever, government financial managers and accountability professionals must stay abreast of the latest developments, policies and issues affecting our citizens, and continually enhance their skills. Staying up to date on new regulations, while maintaining a clear vision of government transformation, can be accomplished through the best training. AGA’s PDC offers a cost-effective way of doing just that. With 24 CPE hours, timely topics and an impressive technical education program, PDC 2009 promises to be bigger and better than ever. Hear from first-rate speakers, share best practices, learn about the latest research, discover innovative management techniques, and see technological tools that can help your agency achieve its mission. From the practical to the theoretical, sessions will help attendees hone their skills to bring greater efficiency and effectiveness to government operations. One of the best reasons to attend is the unprecedented gathering of top-notch speakers and government financial management and accountability experts:
In addition to an excellent technical program, the PDC provides ample opportunities to network, make new friends, and let the good times roll. While you're here, please be sure to experience all the music, arts, culture, history and fine dining New Orleans has to offer. Jazz it up with AGA—Register Today! AGA PDC Spouse, Partner and Guest Program We have created a new program to keep everyone entertained in the Big Easy. While you’re busy in the technical education sessions, we’ll be hosting a variety of activities for your spouse/guest. Tours are scheduled to give your guest plenty of time to return to the hotel to join you for evening receptions or free time to enjoy the city! Attendees are encouraged to bring their guests to the PDC. This new program serves as an opportunity for your spouse, partner or guest to catch up with old acquaintances and make new friends, while discovering New Orleans’ culture and history. If you have any questions regarding the tours, please contact the Vega Group, aga-tours@vegagroup.com, at 504.488.5222. TOPICS is Brought to You by AGA Corporate Partner
Thomson Reuters We train government professionals of all levels—CFOs, Inspectors General, Staff Accountants/Auditors, HR/Training Managers, IT/Program Personnel involved in financial/tax system programs. Visit trainingcpe.thomson.com or call 800.231.1860 today for your training needs! Congratulations to AGA’s National Award Recipients The following awards will be presented in New Orleans at the 58th Annual Professional Development Conference & Exposition, June 21-24. Robert W. King Memorial Award—Jeffrey S. Hart, CGFM, CFE, Comptroller and Director, Fiscal Management and Planning, Mountain and Plains Region, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Einhorn-Gary Award—Wendy M. Payne, CGFM, CPA, Executive Director, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board Frank Greathouse Distinguished Leadership Award—S. Anthony McCann, Associate Administrator & CFO, Health Resources and Services Administration Achievement of the Year Award—(Group Award) Office of the Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Office of Financial Management, U.S. Department of the Treasury Educator Award—Larita J. Killian, Ed.D., CGFM, CPA, Assistant Professor of Accounting, Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus Cornelius E. Tierney/Ernst & Young Research Award—Richard L. Fontenrose, CGFM,CPA, Assistant Director, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board Emerging Leader Award of Excellence—Michelle Earhart, CPA, Financial Oversight Coordinator, Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration; Mark A. Searight, Senior Auditor, U.S. Army Audit Agency at Fort Belvoir International Achievement Award—Robert F. Dacey, J.D., CGFM, CPA, Chief Accountant, U.S. Government Accountability Office Author Award—Jeffrey C. Steinhoff, CGFM, CPA, CFE, Director, KPMG LLP; Robert F. Dacey, J.D., CGFM, CPA, Chief Accountant, U.S. Government Accountability Office CEAR Award Recipients Announced
Congratulations! CGFM Session at the PDC Improved service to citizens, a competitive advantage in the industry, a demonstrated commitment to continuous learning—these are just some of the benefits of the Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) certification. Learn about the value and importance of the CGFM, perspective of employers and recent CGFMs. If you haven't yet earned the CGFM designation, this session is for you. *FREE AGA Training Event: A Dialogue on the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 The invited officials, from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Departments of Health and Human Services, Agriculture, Education, Transportation and Energy, will also host breakout sessions during which attendees can ask questions about the implementation issues that are most vexing to them. The discussion will take place 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday, June 8, 2009 at Portland State University, Portland, OR. All attendees will receive lunch and be awarded 4 CPE hours at the conclusion of the session. Participation is limited to 400 attendees. Registration is *FREE for government employees and $150 for private sector professionals. Third Annual National Community Service Project Another
Rousing Success—“Third-and-a-Half” Habitat Event Coming Up June 25 Due to popular demand, we have created a second opportunity this year to experience what it’s like to work with Habitat for Humanity in New Orleans. Please join me, AGA National President-Elect Billy Morehead, Ph.D., CGFM, CPA, and other AGA leaders at AGA's “Third-and-a-Half” Annual National Community Service Project on June 25, the day after the PDC ends. This will be the third consecutive year, and the second time in 2009, that AGA members and their family and friends meet in New Orleans to build a house in Musicians’ Village with Habitat for Humanity for victims of Hurricane Katrina. One of the highlights in April was seeing Nat Franklin, the owner of the first home we worked on two years ago. Nat clearly was doing well and he is proud of his new home. He had made a variety of small improvements to his small home, including a new driveway and carport. Another highlight was the lunchtime concert presented by the musician-home owners of Habitat’s Musicians’ Village. Read more. Third Annual National
Community Service Project Spawns Another Event June 25 The 13 volunteers—Past AGA National President Jeffrey S. Hart, CGFM, CFE, Denver; Past AGA National Treasurer Evelyn Brown, CGFM, Washington, D.C.; Senior Vice President-at-Large Karl Boettcher, MBA, CGFM, Washington, D.C.; Doreen Shute, CGFM, CPA, Montgomery/Prince Georges County; Melinda Barbish, Richmond; Janice Wieberg, CGFM, and Thomas Wieberg, Mid-Missouri; Yong-He Bae, Erin Koksal and Thanh Le, Denver; Howard Tamborella, CGFM, and Marcie Tureaud, New Orleans; and myself—exhibited true grit and the real AGA community service spirit all week long. What an experience! Read more.
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The
early registration deadline for AGA’s Professional Development Conference &
Exposition (PDC) is quickly approaching. Register by May 22, 2009
to receive the discounted rates. After May 22, fees will increase to $900 for
AGA members and $1,100 for nonmembers.
Attending
the Professional Development Conference in New Orleans? Mark your calendars for
an important CGFM session, CGFM: Government Financial Management
Certification for the Future. It is set for 11 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. on
Wednesday, June 24.