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Highlights The AGA National Office will be closed Dec. 25–Jan. 1. Happy Holidays! The AGA Newsletters will return on Monday, Jan. 11. Upcoming Audio Conferences Jan. 13: Sudden Impact or Long-Term Process? Impact of the Stimulus Plan on Internal Controls Jan. 27: President’s Executive Order: Reduce Improper Payments and Eliminate Waste Feb. 10: Understanding IT Audits for Program Managers and Auditors March 3: The War Against Fraud and Abuse: Are We Winning? Entire 2010 Audio Conference Schedule Fraud Audio Conference Set for March 3
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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. AGA NLC 2010 Marketing Opportunities Available—Sign Up for Your Ad, Booth and Sponsorship Today The NLC offers a comprehensive program, captivating speakers, lively discussions, top-quality sessions and numerous networking events. Attendees can learn about new products and services and innovative technologies available to the financial management community. Several opportunities are available for advertisers, exhibitors and sponsors. Join us Feb. 18–19, 2010 and secure your place at this important event. Advertise in the official conference program to increase your impact and reach your target audience. Used extensively throughout the conference by virtually every attendee and kept as a reference tool after they return home, the program is the perfect place to increase awareness and to direct traffic to your website or exhibit booth. Exhibit for an invaluable opportunity to network, cultivate leads and meet face-to-face with more than 700 hard-to-reach government financial management and accountability leaders. They want to know how your products and services will help their agency achieve its mission. Be sure you’re there to tell them! We combine all the right elements to attract attendees to the Exhibit Hall and move them toward your booth. More than 60 percent of the Exhibit Hall has already been sold—reserve your booth today to guarantee your spot. Sponsor to expand your reach beyond the show floor. Sponsorship is a great way to increase your visibility onsite and during the months leading up to the event through website and e-mail promotion, signage, special mention during the general sessions and premier placement for advertising in the printed program. Sponsorship gives premium exposure and recognition to your company and provides an excellent opportunity to show your support of the industry and AGA. We offer a variety of options to help you stand out from the crowd and achieve your marketing goals. Don’t let this valuable marketing opportunity pass you by… AGA’s NLC is an event you can’t afford to miss! TOPICS is Brought to You by Rutgers Business School AGA Research Survey—Your Response is Needed The survey focuses both on organizations that have developed or are developing GRC and those that are considering GRC. It asks a series of questions to determine how governments are approaching the issues of governance, risk and compliance and the extent to which GRC is being implemented in the federal government community. All responses are anonymous. The survey is not lengthy and should take no more than 30 minutes to complete. We encourage you to answer the survey's questions. This research will result in one or more publications and presentations, such as a published research report in AGA's CPAG Research Series, an article in AGA's Journal of Government Financial Management and a presentation at AGA's Annual Professional Development Conference & Exposition (PDC). We invite you to participate in this important study by clicking here . New AGA Onsite Training Courses AGA is introducing several new courses that relate to Internal Audit. They include:
For more pricing and additional information, please contact Joe Jozefczyk, AGA’s director of Education, at 800.AGA.7211, ext 307. Dream. Learn. Achieve… And Get Ready for AGA PDC 2010 Worth 24 CPE hours, the conference covers the latest research and information about the American Recovery Act, the constantly changing rules and standards, new management techniques, technological advances and practical tips for bringing greater efficiency to government operations. The PDC offers a comprehensive program, captivating speakers, lively discussions, top-quality education sessions, and equips you with knowledge and skills you need to be more effective leader. While the PDC has long been respected for offering the best training in the profession, it also offers a number of networking events to help you make new contacts, exchange ideas and collaboratively work on solutions to common problems. Exhibitors are also available to demonstrate the newest products, tools and cutting-edge technology available to help your agency achieve its mission. Registration fees are $800 for AGA members and $1,000 for nonmembers until June 11, 2010. Early registration saves you money and increases your chances of obtaining accommodations at the conference hotel. Hotel Accommodations: We reserved a block of rooms at the Orlando World Center Marriott to accommodate PDC attendees. The rate is $108 per night (plus tax) until June 18, 2010, or until the room block is sold out. Reservations received after June 18, or after the room block has been filled, will only be made on a space-available basis, and may be subject to significantly higher rates.
Information about the agenda, speakers, travel discounts and tours is coming soon. Stay tuned to the website for more information…See you in Orlando! Win A High-Definition Camcorder Just By Updating Your Profile AGA values and thanks you for your support and participation this year. As a way of saying thank you for your time, if you update your information online by Dec. 31, 2009, you will be entered into a drawing for one of three Sony® Webbie HD™ MP4 and 5MP all-in-one cameras. Updating your information will enable us to keep in contact with you and ensure that our services and events remain focused on your needs. Go to www.agacgfm.org and log in using your member ID. Your password is your first initial immediately followed by your last name. If you prefer to update your information over the phone, or if you have any questions, please contact our Customer Service Center at 800.AGA.7211. AGA looks forward to working with you to enhance your career in financial management. Thank you for continuing to be an important part of AGA and we appreciate your time in updating your contact information. AGA Grants Management Training Available Omnibus Financial Services Industry Day The Industry Day Event will be held in mid-February 2010 in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area. Date, time and location will be announced via posting on the Federal Business Opportunities website. Firms interested in attending should enroll as an Interested Vendor under “Omnibus Financial Services Industry Day” on FedBizOpps. Industry day events shall include:
President’s Executive Order: Reduce Improper Payments and Eliminate Waste; Audio Conference Set for Jan. 27 To discuss the Executive Order and its implications are Gene L. Dodaro, CGFM, acting comptroller general, U.S. Government Accountability Office; Jeffrey C. Steinhoff, CGFM, CPA, Retired Managing Director, Financial Management and Assurance, U.S. Government Accountability Office, Past AGA National President and currently Executive Director, KPMG Government Institute; Daniel I. Werfel, controller, Office of Federal Financial Management, U.S. Office of Management and Budget; and a state or local official. The audio conference runs from 2 – 3:50 p.m. Eastern Standard Time and offers 2 CPE hours. Find more information and register. |
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