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Registration Open for September Fraud Conference Brenda C. Bolander, CGFM, CPA, Oklahoma State Comptroller Thomas M. Davis III, Former U.S. Congressman (Invited) Earl E. Devaney, Chairman, Recovery Act Transparency Phyllis K. Fong, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Agriculture Arthur A. Hayes, CGFM, CPA, Director of State Audit, U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill (Invited) Danny Werfel, Deputy Controller, Office of Federal Financial Management, U.S. Office of Management and Budget Register now! This Week on the AGA Blog Wednesday: Jeff Steinhoff, CGFM, CPA, CFE, AGA Past National President and director, KPMG LLP.
Past National President
Doug Haywood Retires The firm, Douglas K. Haywood PLLC, specializes in government accounting and related services. “During my tenure with the Auditor General’s Office I was fortunate to have Douglas R. Norton and Debbie Davenport as Auditors General,” Haywood said. “Doug and Debbie are strong supporters of the profession, which allowed me the time to serve as AGA’s National President in 1997–1998 and subsequent service as chair of the Arizona Society of CPAs and as a member of the AICPA Council.” Haywood was recently honored by the AICPA as a life member. “This recognition demonstrates Doug’s dedication and commitment to our profession in the financial management community,” Charles L. Harrison, CGFM, CPA, also an AGA Past National President, said in an AICPA article on Haywood. Haywood said countless people have served as role models in his life. “All of them share a common thread— these folks have a zest for life, they are passionate about their careers and life in general, and they are compassionate and caring of others; they give of their time, money, and services and seek nothing in return; their enthusiasm is contagious, and they prefer to remain anonymous. I continue to thank them all." Call for Proposals Extended AGA Advertising Opportunities! |
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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. Don't Miss AGA's PDC in New Orleans—Register Today But if you have not yet registered, don’t worry… there’s still time! Register today to guarantee your spot at this one-of-a-kind education, training and networking event. And advance registration means we’ll have a name badge ready upon your arrival to ensure a smooth check-in onsite. PDC 2009 promises to be bigger and better than ever! This event is packed with dynamic speakers, hot topics and informative sessions. Earn up to 24 CPE hours, share best practices, get technical training and hear leadership secrets from the best in the business. Join us June 21–24, in New Orleans, Louisiana to hear from the top financial management and accountability leaders and industry experts. PDC Program Now Available Online! View the agenda to see the complete list of top-notch speakers, outstanding education sessions and unforgettable networking events offered at this year’s conference. You can also use the program to find specific exhibitors and learn more about this year’s award recipients. You can check out the program before arriving in the Big Easy or visit our website at the links below. In addition to an excellent technical program, the PDC provides ample opportunities to network, make new friends, and let the good times roll. TOPICS is Brought to You by AGA Corporate Partner American Appraisal AGA PDC Networking Events, Attractions…And All that Jazz Welcome Reception Monday Mixer Mardi Gras Monday Night Soiree National Community Service Project The PDC New Orleans Host Committee Welcomes You! Be Sure to Have Fun! New Orleans—The Place Where Good Times Roll…
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Session at the PDC Speakers Added to July 15 Performance Measures Audio Conference Accountability. Transparency. Measurement. These are the buzzwords of the day, but the expectations are real that citizens are expecting governments to be efficient and effective. Collecting good data does not improve government operations, however. What improves operations and service delivery systems are the discussions, analyses of the information, and point/counterpoint debates that focus directly on making changes. A new research project, Using Performance Measures to Improve State and Local Governments’ Service Delivery, will determine the extent to which performance measures are being used in government to improve services, regardless of the level of government. The project will follow up with successful practices in applying these techniques to achieve performance goals and provide quantifiable value. Join Evie Barry, MS, AGA Director of Performance Reporting who will briefly describe the research project; and Fred Klunk, Program Performance and Projection Manager, Research and Development Division, Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, and Rebekah Stephens, Planning and Performance Coordinator, Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, who will explain their process as they moved toward reshaping service delivery based, in part, on data. Cost: $249 per site (UNLIMITED ATTENDANCE) if you register on or before Friday, July 10, 2009 and $299 thereafter. SPECIAL PROMOTION: Government agencies and CPAG members who register five or more offices will receive a 20 percent discount ($200 per site) Print the registration form or Special Promotion Registration and fax it to 703.684.6933 If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact Maria Lucas at 800.AGA.7211, ext. 308. Questions regarding the program should be directed to Raymond Harris, CGFM, at ext. 339. Purchase seven, eight or nine AGA audio conferences for a 15 percent discount. Purchase 10, 11 or 12 audio conferences for a whopping 20 percent discount. This offer is only available to AGA chapters and ADVANTAGE group membership partners until July 8, 2009. Contact Maria Lucas at 800.AGA.7211, ext. 308, with questions or to register. Download the registration form. The audio conference series has been a huge success over the past few years. With thousands of participants earning two CPE hours for each program, AGA now offers practically monthly audio conferences that provide chapters and group membership agencies a cost-effective and convenient way to provide quality education for members and others in the government accountability profession. Questions about any of the audio conferences? Contact Raymond Harris, CGFM, Director of Chapter Operations and Audio Conference Producer, at 800.AGA.7211, ext. 339. Not sure what is involved in becoming an ADVANTAGE group membership agency? Visit our website for details. Planning Under Way for Performance Management Conference Join us in Seattle to learn from the leaders in performance reporting from all levels of government, the private sector and academia. Speakers will share how-tos, lessons learned and cooperative initiatives among governments. This event offers unparalleled opportunities to network, exchange ideas and share best practices with colleagues and friends. AGA’s Certificate of Achievement in Service Efforts and Accomplishments Reporting Program will also recognize governments that have received gold, silver and bronze awards for their reports. Take the lead in improving transparency for your government agency—register today. Interested in being a sponsor at the conference? Contact Evie Barry or Ada Phillips. |
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