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Charter Member Marks 55 Years of AGA Membership
AGA recognizes Past National President and Charter Member Raymond Einhorn, CGFM, who marks 55 years of membership this year. The Association recently marked its 55th anniversary and Einhorn was among the group of federal accountants who started the Federal Government Accountants Association—now AGA—on September 14, 1950. Ray enjoys hearing from his fellow AGA members. You can contact him at 202.248.0398, or by mail at Grand Oaks, 5901 McArthur Blvd., NW, Washington, D.C. 20016-2541.


CGFM FAQ
What topics and subjects qualify for CPE hours required for maintaining the CGFM?

Answer: CPE that would satisfy the CGFM Program's requirement should be in government financial management topics or related technical subjects applicable to government financial management areas.

The CGFM is initially responsible for determining whether a topic or subject qualifies as acceptable CPE. To help one make that determination, the CGFM should consult the Interpretation of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Requirements booklet, including a listing of more than 50 topics and subject areas that qualify for government financial management CPE hours. Additional questions should be referred to the Office of Professional Certification, 800.AGA.7211, ext. 305, or via e-mail.


Chapter News
From membership and CGFM brochures to pens, door prizes and more, AGA has materials for your chapter meetings, conferences and recruitment efforts, all free of charge! Contact AGA’s Customer Satisfaction Center at 800.AGA.7211 , ext. 317 or e-mail to request AGA materials. You can also click here to request your materials.


AGA Advertising Opportunities!
Advertise in AGA's electronic newsletters—TOPICS and AGA Today! Get maximum exposure and build your brand. Click here for all the information you need to run your ad! Or you can contact AGA's Director of Communications, Marie Force.


Volume 44: Issue 20, October 31, 2005


TOPICS is Brought to you by AGA Corporate Partner

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It's Not Too Late to Register for AGA's PMC!

Don't miss the AGA's First National Performance Management Conference, November 14-15, 2005, in Portland, OR. More and more, government agencies are using SEA Reports as a tool to improve management and communication with the public. Excellent reports show taxpayers how their money is being spent and whether government is achieving its goals. They also provide government officials with the information they need to better serve their citizens.

AGA’s PMC will feature presentations by state and local government officials who have been recognized for preparing top-quality Service Efforts & Accomplishments (SEA) Reports. Experts in performance management will outline how to prepare the reports and demonstrate how reports can be used to improve government operations and build public trust.

Earn 13.5 CPE hours at dynamic, comprehensive sessions, share best practices with leaders in the industry and meet your peers in the field. Join us to learn how others have been telling their stories through performance reporting and the impacts they have had. Everyone from first-time preparers to veterans in performance management can benefit from this important event.

See you next month!

SEA Reviewer Training
In conjunction with the Performance Management Conference, AGA will provide free SEA Reviewer training on Wednesday, November 16th. Can you believe it? Three FREE CPE hours!  Click here to obtain registration information for this training as well as serving as an SEA Reviewer.

Chapter Formation Meeting
Do you live in the Salem area? If so, join us November 15 at 5 p.m. at the Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront to participate in an AGA chapter formation meeting. There is no charge to attend the chapter formation meeting. Please RSVP to Susan Fritzlen at sfritzlen@agacgfm.org and/or 800.AGA.7211.

AGA Hurricane Relief Effort Tops $16,000!
Click here to find out how you can donate and to view the list of contributors!


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The Network operates EthicsLine, the official hotline of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. Click here for a free copy of our white paper regarding effective hotline programs for public agencies.


Trick or Treat Anyone?
Treat your friends and colleagues to AGA membership and save the tricks for ghouls and goblins! You joined AGA for a myriad of reasons: to stay up-to-date on news and developments in the profession, to gain access to a variety of inexpensive continuing professional education offerings, to move forward in your career and to build a personal network. Whatever your initial reason for joining, you now know that you are part of a tremendous national network of professionals working to advance government accountability. Click here for more information about the AGA Fall Membership Recruitment Campaign!

Earn 14 CPE Hours and Gain the Tools you Need to Become More Effective… Join us at AGA’s NLC!
Make plans now to attend AGA’s National Leadership Conference (NLC) to be held February 2 – 3, 2006, in Washington, D.C.

As a government finance professional, you perform an important public service in often difficult circumstances. The demands made of you are many, the resources available to you often few, and we are all witnessing the rapid multiplication of rules which goes hand-in-hand with ever-increasing workloads.

In these circumstances, it pays to seek out the best training available—training that exposes you to top leaders in the field, teaches you the ins and outs of the newest regulations and trends and provides you with unparalleled opportunities to exchange ideas with your colleagues.

AGA’s National Leadership Conference provides this and more. The NLC will bring together the biggest thinkers from all levels of government, as well as from the private sector and academia. Earn 14 CPE hours at dynamic, comprehensive sessions, share best practices, view exhibits of the latest technological advancements and meet your peers in the field.

All this and more awaits you at NLC 2006—register today!


TOPICS is Brought to you by the City of Detroit, Michigan

The City of Detroit seeks applicants for the position of Auditor General. The successful candidate will be appointed by the Detroit City Council for one 10-year term. Salary range is $67,860 – $150,629. Completed applications are due by 4 p.m. on November 17. For additional information, including minimum requirements and application procedures, contact Peggy Robinson.


Register Now for Dec. 7 Identity Theft Audio Conference
AGA, in conjunction with NASACT and N.A.L.G.A., will host an audio conference on identity theft, one of the fastest growing crimes in the U.S. It can affect anyone, at any age, and in any ethnic or economic group. The crime has many facets and can be perpetrated in a variety of ways. Speakers are Kathy Buller, chief counsel to the Inspector General, U.S. Social Security Administration, who will discuss how to protect your social security number, and a high-level official of the Attorney General's Office in Ohio, who will cover Ohio's victims assistance program. The session runs from 2 – 3:50 p.m. Eastern Standard Time and offers 2 CPE hours. Click here for information!

NASACT, in conjunction with AGA and N.A.L.G.A., is offering a new audio conference on Nov. 30, on Payroll—What You Need to Know for Year-End. Click here to find out more.

Registration Now Open for PDC 2006
Registration is now open for AGA’s 55th Annual Professional Development Conference & Exposition (PDC)! Register today and secure your place at the government financial management education event of the year!

 

 

 

 

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CGFM Certification—Take the CGFM Exams today!

Click here to register for AGA's First Performance Management Conference, Nov. 14–15, 2005, Portland, OR

Click here to register for AGA's Fourth Annual National Leadership Conference, Feb. 2–3, 2006, Washington, D.C.

Click here to register for AGA's 55th Annual Professional Development Conference & Exposition, June 18–21, 2006, San Diego, CA