Welcome to the

AGA Philadelphia Chapter!


Good Day, AGA Philadelphia Chapter Members!

My name is Kyle Smith. I’m excited to officially introduce myself to you as the new President of the AGA Philadelphia Chapter for 2025!

It’s an incredible honor to step into this role and serve alongside such a talented and passionate group of professionals.

As we look ahead, I’m energized by the opportunities we have to grow together as a chapter to share knowledge, build connections, and elevate the important work we do in government financial management. My vision is to create a space where every member feels heard, supported, and inspired to contribute their unique perspective

This year, I’d love for us to focus on:

- Building stronger networks across our community.

- Offering engaging events and resources for professional development.

- Supporting and mentoring the next generation of leaders in our field.

I invite you to share your ideas, hopes, and feedback with me. This chapter belongs to all of us, and your voice matters. Together, we can make the AGA Philadelphia Chapter a model of collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Here's to an exciting year ahead! I can't wait to meet many of you at upcoming events and work side by side to achieve great things.

- Kyle Smith, MS

President, AGA Philadelphia Chapter

Operations Manager, Premier Group

 

Chapter News

AGA Philadelphia Earns National Honors!

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The AGA Philadelphia Chapter is thrilled to announce we’ve received three national awards recognizing our outstanding performance and leadership.

Top Recruiter Award – Congratulations to President Kyle Smith, MS, for leading recruitment efforts and helping our chapter surpass its goals.

Overall Membership Growth Award (Group D) – Under Past Chapter President Layna Holmes-Butler, CPA, CGFM, our chapter saw the highest growth in our group, reflecting strong leadership and community engagement.

ACE Recognition – Bronze Status – We proudly earned Bronze in the Achievement in Chapter Excellence (ACE) program, recognizing our success in operations, development, and member engagement.

Internal Control & Fraud Prevention Training 2025

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Join accountability professionals from across the country at AGA’s 2025 Internal Control & Fraud Prevention Training, taking place September 24–25 in Washington, DC. This premier event focuses on strengthening internal controls and reducing the risk of fraud, waste, and abuse in government programs.

Attendees can earn up to 14 NASBA-approved CPE credits. Sessions will cover timely topics such as fraud detection, data analytics, improper payments, and risks with government payment cards.

Visit nasbaregistry.org for more on CPE eligibility, and register online to secure your spot. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from top experts and enhance your fraud prevention strategies!

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