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Congratulations to Palo Alto, CA and
Saco, ME—First Circle of Excellence Award Recipients
Palo Alto, CA report If you are interested in learning more about Service Efforts and Accomplishments (Performance) Reporting contact Evie Barry. Member News Ken Marchurs, CPA, a member of AGA's Boston Chapter, has retired from his position as first deputy auditor, Office of the State Auditor, Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He has served the chapter in many ways over the years, and has been a strong supporter of AGA throughout his career. Susan Weeks, CGFM, a member of AGA's Boston Chapter, and her husband Will, proudly announce the birth of their son Dylan on July 3. Congratulations! AGA's Facebook Connection AGA Advertising Opportunities! |
Volume 49: Issue 15, August 17, 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 Internal Control & Fraud Conference— Registration
Deadline Extended to August 24 The early registration deadline has been extended and discounts apply to all registration forms received on or before Aug. 24, 2009. Register online and save even more! Aug. 24 is also the last day to reserve rooms at the Four Points by Sheraton at the discounted $233 rate. With an unprecedented emphasis on transparency and accountability by the Obama administration, the public's expectation for efficiency and effectiveness from their governments has never been greater. Do your part to boost public confidence in the integrity and professionalism of government financial managers by learning the latest information on preventing and detecting fraud, waste and abuse. Earn 14 CPE hours while participating in dynamic, informative sessions focusing on the responsibilities of all accountability professionals in ensuring a good system of internal controls to lower the risks of wrongdoing. Hear the latest discovery techniques and lessons learned from various schemes. Learn how poor internal controls can lead to fraud, waste and abuse. See how different levels of government are cooperating to improve services to citizens. Discuss various aspects of the Recovery Act from an internal control and fraud perspective. In addition to an outstanding technical program, AGA’s Internal Control & Fraud Conference features an Exhibit Hall showcasing the latest tools to help your agency perform at top efficiency. Enjoy the many networking events and opportunities to swap ideas, meet colleagues from around the country, and perhaps find solutions to common problems. Don’t miss this opportunity to recharge professionally, gain useful information and expand your network of colleagues— register today! Read more. •
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by Real Asset Management International Internal Controls for Auditors, Management and
Staff—Making Government Organizations More Effective—Oct. 7 Audio Conference The audio conference will cover the following topics:
Guidance on internal controls is important and the seminal
document Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee
of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) provides an
excellent framework for organizations to follow. Unfortunately, organizations
often place too much emphasis on the wrong control components under the
misguided premise that control activities (i.e., policies and procedures) are
the most critical elements of an organization's success. This misplaced focus
can cause managers to respond with strong—but wrong—preventive controls over
day-to-day activities, which ultimately frustrates efforts to correct an
organization's real problems. Cost: $249 per site (UNLIMITED ATTENDANCE) if you register on or before Friday, Oct. 2, 2009 and $299 thereafter. SPECIAL PROMOTION: Government agencies and CPAG members who register five or more office will receive a 20 percent discount ($200 per site) To Register: 1) Register online 2) Print the registration form or the Special Promotion Registration and fax it to 703.684.6933 Questions regarding registration should be directed to Maria Lucas at 800.AGA.7211, ext. 308. Questions regarding the program should be directed to Raymond Harris, CGFM, ext. 339. AGA's Third Government Finance Case
Challenge All members of the two highest-scoring teams will receive a scholarship to attend AGA's National Leadership Conference, set for February 2010, in Washington, D.C. Teams will present their solutions before a panel of federal/state/local government leaders, corporate partners and CFOs. The winning team will be announced on the final day of the conference. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winning team, and each student participant will receive a free one-year membership to AGA. The experience promises to raise the students' awareness of the importance of government accountability and open doors to a future career in government. We need your assistance to make this program a success. If you or your chapter has a connection with a local college or university, please consider contacting the institution to introduce this competition. Learn more. Contact Jennifer Curtin at 410.430.1785. AGA Grants Management Training Studying for the CGFM Examinations? 1. Review the examinations content outline. The outline lists all of the main and sub-topics covered in each examination. It has been used both by the question writers to create examination questions and by study guide writers to update the study guides. This should be the focal point of your preparation. Don't forget to take a look at the list of acronyms used on the examinations. This Week on the AGA Blog Monday:
Jeffrey C. Steinhoff, CGFM, CPA, CFE, AGA Past National President and
Executive Director of the KPMG Government Institute, on "Is Your Finance
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