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Highlights Help Us to Better Serve You! Upcoming Audio Conferences Nov. 18—A New Service Model: Auditor Roles in Government Performance Measures Dec. 16—Latest Trends in Occupational Fraud Entire 2009–2010 Audio Conference Schedule
This Week on the AGA Blog Wednesday: Hal Steinberg, CGFM, CPA, a member of the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board, on The Accounting for Social Insurance Controversy—Who's Right? Friday: Ken Smith, Ph.D.,
CPA, Assistant Professor of Accounting and Information Science
Twenty-Three Universities Registered to Participate in
AGA's 2009–2010 Government Finance Case Challenge Member News Kimberly Walker Brown, CGFM, a member of AGA's Dallas Chapter, has received the 2009 Dallas-Fort Worth Federal Executive Board (FEB) Public Service Excellence Interagency Community Service Award. Brown is an institutional review specialist with the U.S. Department of Education Dallas Office of Federal Student Aid. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind, and has held leadership roles in AGA as well as her American Legion Auxiliary Unit. Congratulations!
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Volume 49: Issue 19, October 13, 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. From the National President Accountability and transparency have reached new heights with this online reporting, and there’s no turning back. Following a period of data review, the public will soon have access to data at www.recovery.gov. Once the data is live, I anticipate citizens will continue to expect government financial management data from all entities to be provided in a similar format and at similar speed. Last month, I indicated my plan to use my TOPICS columns this year to highlight the many things our staff is doing and the impact they are making throughout AGA. This month, I want to introduce you to Helena Sims, AGA’s director of Intergovernmental Relations, who joined our staff in 2007. When Helena joined AGA in this role, no one had heard of or could imagine the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and the discussions we are having at all levels of government—this has been an intergovernmental fete never before attempted! Read the full column. AGA PMC Early Registration Deadline Extended to Oct. 16 The early registration discounts will apply to all registration forms received on or before Oct. 16, 2009. Register online and save even more! Join us Nov. 5–6, at the W Hotel in Seattle, WA, for this one-of-a-kind event. Take advantage of the opportunity to meet leaders in the field, as AGA recognizes governments that have received gold, silver and bronze awards through the Certificate of Achievement in Service Efforts and Accomplishments Reporting Program. Arrive a day early and participate in a free workshop showcasing AGA's Tool Kit for Preparing a Performance Report. If you are a practitioner of performance reporting, or just want to learn more, there's no better place to gain the knowledge you need than at AGA's PMC. This year’s topics include:
The conference features an impressive lineup of nationally recognized leaders and experts, including:
In addition to practical guidance, and the ability to earn valuable CPE hours, the PMC offers many opportunities for networking, exchanging ideas and meeting colleagues and friends. Don't miss this opportunity to recharge professionally, gain useful information and expand your network of colleagues—register today!
TOPICS is Brought to You by the Central Intelligence Agency To apply, visit: www.cia.gov Call for National Awards Nominations These awards will be presented at AGA’s Eighth Annual National Leadership Conference, Feb. 18–19, 2010 in Washington, D.C. View the complete list of awards here. Registration & Housing Now Open for AGA National
Leadership Conference! Join us in our nation’s capitol to hear from a stellar line up of dynamic speakers, participate in informative sessions, learn about the latest research, share best practices, discover innovative management techniques and see the technological tools that can aid efficiency and improve effectiveness. Stay on top of issues impacting you. Sessions will focus on hot topics, leadership secrets, current issues relating to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the effects of political transitions and look at the first year of Obama’s Presidency, and what the future holds. The NLC also features an exhibit hall showcasing the newest tools and innovations to help agencies do their jobs more easily and effectively. In addition to an outstanding technical education program, and the ability to earn 14 CPE hours, AGA’s NLC is packed with opportunities to network, make professional connections, and meet new friends. Show your commitment to a more accountable future: register by fax or online today! Hotel Accommodations: We have reserved a block of rooms at the JW Marriott on Pennsylvania Avenue to accommodate NLC attendees. The rate is $207 per night (plus tax) for single and double occupancy. However, rates are only guaranteed until Friday, January 29, 2010, or until the room block is sold out. Reservations received after Jan. 29, or after the room block has been filled, will be made on a space-available basis, and may be subject to significantly higher rates. Rooms sell quickly…we encourage you to make your hotel reservations early, for the best price and availability.
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