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Bonus Session: Your Linkedin Profile Makeover! (Ballroom B)

09 Jul 17
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: FOS: COMS (Communications and Marketing)

Speaker(s): Dahlia El Gazzar ; Maryann Malesardi
LinkedIn has become a virtual business card. How does your profile rank? With so many changes within the LinkedIn platform, we will share with you ... More...

AGA Executive Session (invitation only) (Ballroom C)

09 Jul 17
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: FOS: ACCG (Accounting Governmental)

Better Government Leads to Mission Success All governmental entities, from Federal to state and local, are impacted by the transition of t... More...

S100 - Insider Threats, Our Worst Enemy (Ballroom B)

09 Jul 17
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Tracks: FOS: SKT (Specialized Knowledge Technical)

Speaker(s): Branko Bokan CISSP-ISSAP, ISSEP, ISSMP, PMP ; Chris Guido ; Linda Wilbanks CISO ; Michael Bowman CPA, CISA
Any employee or contractor  with access to critical, sensitive data should be considered a potential insider threat. Entities must protect imp... More...

S101 - Networking Up (Room 302)

09 Jul 17
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Tracks: FOS: PD (Personal Development)

Speaker(s): Bobby Derrick CGFM ; Julie Ravenscraft CPA ; Peggy Javery MPA, CGFM
More than 70 percent of people land jobs through networking, according to US News. Designed for every career stage, this session will address how t... More...

S102 - Communication Skills & Techniques (Ballroom A)

09 Jul 17
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Tracks: FOS: COMS (Communications and Marketing)

Speaker(s): Kelly Stefanko CGFM, CPA ; Leon Young
Learn to better communicate with colleagues, customers, supervisors and staff — and how to adjust styles based on with whom you communicate, ... More...

S103 - Cybersecurity: Navigating an Uncharted Path (Ballroom A)

09 Jul 17
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: FOS: ITT (Information Technology-Technical)

Speaker(s): Branko Bokan CISSP-ISSAP, ISSEP, ISSMP, PMP ; Michael Duffy PMP
With millions personnel records stolen, WikiLeaks, nation state hacking and burgeoning cybercrime, cybersecurity is at the organizational-risk and ... More...

S104 - Expediting Communication of Performance Audit and Evaluation Results (Ballroom B)

09 Jul 17
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: FOS: AUDG (Auditing Governmental)

Speaker(s): Donald Bumgardner ; Paul Wood ; Steve Rickrode
Performance audits evaluate whether established goals and objectives are achieved and resources are used economically and efficiently. But sometime... More...

S105 - Trials and Tribulations of Modern Grants (Room 302)

09 Jul 17
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: FOS: MGMT (Management Services)

Speaker(s): Chris Coppenbarger ; Ira Goldstein ; Karin Dasuki CPA, CGFM
Panelists will discuss current grants modernization efforts to strengthen financial oversight; provide transparency and simplification of processes... More...

S106 - An Integrated Approach to Streamlining the Budget Cycle (Room 312)

09 Jul 17
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: FOS: FINT (Finance-Technical)

Speaker(s): Barbara Harris, CPA ; James Tyler, CGFM ; Suzanne Roosen
This session covers FDA's  journey of streamlining the overall end-to-end budget process by improving processes and implementing an end-to... More...

S107- Ignite! (Room 304/306)

09 Jul 17
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

Tracks: FOS: PD (Personal Development)

Speaker(s): Alexander Yow CPA ; Amanda Green MPA, CGFM ; Jack Reagan ; Kasthuri Henry Ph.D., CTP ; Kelly Stefanko CGFM, CPA ; Kimberly Jones ; Rich Rasa CGFM ; Susan Fritzlen ; Teresa Grancorvitz
During this fast-paced, fun and entertaining session, each presenter has 20 slides — which auto-advance every 15 seconds, for a total of five... More...

S108 - Governmental Reporting Model Update (Room 302)

09 Jul 17
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

Tracks: FOS: ACCG (Accounting Governmental)

Speaker(s): Lealan Miller CGFM, CPA ; Lisa Parker CPA, CGMA ; Ross Simms CPA,CIA
Both GASB and FASAB are examining ways to enhance the financial reporting model. Hear how these different standards-setters view challenges in the ... More...

S109 - My data is in the cloud so it must be safe, right?! (Ballroom A)

09 Jul 17
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

Tracks: FOS: ITT (Information Technology-Technical)

Speaker(s): Jarvis Rodgers CISA, CISSP ; Michael Bowman CPA, CISA ; Sarah Mirzakhani CISA
Government agencies are making a massive move to the money-saving cloud, and away from their own data. This session will review how agencies must a... More...

S110 - Disaster Recovery: NFC vs. the Tornado (Ballroom B)

09 Jul 17
4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

Tracks: FOS: ITT (Information Technology-Technical)

Speaker(s): Calvin Turner ; Paul Lionikis
In February, a tornado ripped through New Orleans, damaging USDA’s National Finance Center (NFC), which processes payroll and other human res... More...

Welcome Event with Exhibitors (Room Hall C)

09 Jul 17
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Welcome to Boston and PDT 2017! This is your first opportunity to explore exhibits showcasing the latest technologies, services and products, a... More...

Early Morning Stretch & Exercise (Room Back Bay CD, Sheraton)

10 Jul 17
6:00 AM - 6:30 AM
PiYo™ LIVE — Sweat and burn calories with fusion-style movements inspired by Yoga and Pilates. This class incorporates dynamic balance,... More...

Opening Ceremony (Room Hall D)

10 Jul 17
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Speaker(s): Suzanne Bump
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M100 - Opening General Sessions (Room Hall D)

10 Jul 17
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: FOS: AUDG (Auditing Governmental)

Speaker(s): Ann Ebberts MS, PMP ; Gene L. Dodaro CGFM
Hear highlights of the U.S. Government's financial status during a one-on-one interview. More...

M101 - State and Local Government Financial Reporting Roundtable (Room 311)

10 Jul 17
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: FOS: ACCG (Accounting Governmental)

Speaker(s): David Vaudt ; Lealan Miller CGFM, CPA ; Lisa Parker CPA, CGMA
GASB just finished the initial round of due process on the financial reporting model reexamination. Hear the results of the  invitation to com... More...

M102 - Advantages of Public-Private Partnerships, or P3s (Room 304/306)

10 Jul 17
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: FOS: FINT (Finance-Technical)

Speaker(s): Anita Molino ; Kim Farington CPA
More agencies are entering into public-private partnerships (P3s). Come learn about how P3s present an innovative model for project delivery and fi... More...

M103 - Shifting into Higher Gear on Shared Services (Room 302)

10 Jul 17
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: FOS: MGMT (Management Services)

Speaker(s): Adam Goldberg ; Jim Taylor MPA ; Mark Reger CPA ; Peggy Martin
How can the Office of Financial Innovation and Transformation’s (OFIT) maturity model and self assessment, and USSM's focus on software a... More...

M104 - Blockchain 101: what’s the buzz all about? (Ballroom A)

10 Jul 17
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: FOS: MGMT (Management Services)

Speaker(s): David Fragale ; Jim Cunha ; Nancy Amert
Imagine transferring value or preventing contractual disputes peer-to-peer , securely and quickly — without a third party. Blockchain settlem... More...

M105 - Data Analytics and Government Accountability (Ballroom B)

10 Jul 17
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: FOS: SKT (Specialized Knowledge Technical)

Speaker(s): Asif Khan CGFM, CPA, CISA, FCCA ; Doug Criscitello ; Timothy Persons PhD
Good financial management in the public sector is predicated upon sufficient, reliable and meaningful data. How this data is used in decision-makin... More...

M106 - CFOs and CIOs: Synergy for Success (Ballroom C)

10 Jul 17
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: FOS: MGMT (Management Services)

Speaker(s): Kevin Cooke ; Scott Vanlandingham CPA, MBA, CIA
This session brings together seasoned CFOs and CIOs to discuss the intersection of policies and management issues that impact financial management ... More...

M107 - Performance Improvement through Systems Modernization (Room 312)

10 Jul 17
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: FOS: FINT (Finance-Technical)

Speaker(s): Chris Coppenbarger ; Gisele Holden CPA ; Gwendolyn Sykes MPA, CGFM ; James Gregory
Listen to three agency leaders, who recently implemented modern financial and grants systems, discuss the associated benefits they experienced and ... More...

Luncheon & Awards Ceremony (Room Hall D)

10 Jul 17
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Join us for lunch, and the opportunity to network with colleagues and friends, and help us recognize leaders who exemplify and promote excellence i... More...

M108 - General Session: Off Balance on Purpose (Room Hall D)

10 Jul 17
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

Tracks: FOS: PD (Personal Development)

Speaker(s): Dan Thurmon ; Tim Gribben
Maintaining balance in today’s off-balance world is a never-ending challenge. That’s why Thurmon advises you stop trying to live y... More...

M109 - ERM: Updating the Value Proposition (Ballroom C)

10 Jul 17
2:05 PM - 3:20 PM

Tracks: FOS: MGMT (Management Services)

Speaker(s): Jacqueline Ponti-Lazaruk ; Jason Leecost ; Todd Grams
Is ERM consistent and deliberate in your everyday activities? How does ERM intersect with Administration Reform efforts?  Learn about OMB&rsqu... More...

M110 - The Future of Federal Financial Management (Room 312)

10 Jul 17
2:05 PM - 3:20 PM

Tracks: FOS: ACCG (Accounting Governmental)

Speaker(s): Christina Ho CPA, CISA ; Mark Reger CPA ; Sheryl Morrow ; Tim Gribben
Increasingly, federal agencies across the nation are working together to lead, transform and deliver financial management innovations. Gain a value... More...

M111 - CFS: a Mirage Coming into Focus (Room 311)

10 Jul 17
2:05 PM - 3:20 PM

Tracks: FOS: AUDG (Auditing Governmental)

Speaker(s): Andrew Lewis CGFM, CPA, PMP ; Asif Khan CGFM, CPA, CISA, FCCA ; Bobbie Jean Bartz CPA, CFE ; Jaime Saling ; Robert Dacey JD, CGFM, CPA
Now that all major agencies are undergoing financial statement audits, all eyes will soon focus on getting to a clean opinion on the Government-wid... More...

M112 - Controlling Costs Is as Easy as ABC (Room 304/306)

10 Jul 17
2:05 PM - 3:20 PM

Tracks: FOS: FINT (Finance-Technical)

Speaker(s): Mark Krieger CPA ; Steven Whitney
Government agencies face increasing pressure to reduce costs, even as taxpayers want more from their government without tax increases. Most governm... More...

M113 - Building Trust in Government (Room 310)

10 Jul 17
2:05 PM - 3:20 PM

Tracks: FOS: FINT (Finance-Technical)

Speaker(s): Daniel Chenok, MPP ; Doug Criscitello ; Kevin Page ; Robert Shea
Explore how to turn citizen cynicism into engagement and buy-in through reimagined financial/budgetary planning, administration, reporting and outr... More...

M114 - Unlocking the Power of Data to Fight Fraud (Room 302)

10 Jul 17
2:05 PM - 3:20 PM

Tracks: FOS: MGMT (Management Services)

Speaker(s): John Kelly ; Marianne Roth
Since passage of the Fraud Reduction and Data Analytics Act in June 2016, agencies are required to conduct fraud risk assessments. . Come explore t... More...

M115 - Internal Controls — Cost-Control Friend or Foe (Ballroom A)

10 Jul 17
2:05 PM - 3:20 PM

Tracks: FOS: ACCG (Accounting Governmental)

Speaker(s): Jeffrey DeWitt ; Leah Southers CGFM, CPA ; Reginald Mitchell
Internal controls, if implemented correctly, may be used as an effective cost-savings tool in an environment of budget cuts and staff reductions. More...

M116 - Ethics, Morals, and Facing Dilemmas in Business and Life (Ballroom B)

10 Jul 17
2:05 PM - 3:20 PM

Tracks: FOS: BETH (Behavioral Ethics)

Speaker(s): Tom Shack ; William Bell
To effectively deal with ethical and moral dilemmas, we must first understandthe difference between ethics and morals. Unlike other ethics presenta... More...

M117 - Leveraging your Service Provider’s Audit Report (Room 312)

10 Jul 17
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: FOS: AUDG (Auditing Governmental)

Speaker(s): Craig Bennett CGFM ; Eric Rivera CGFM, CPA ; Reza Mahbod CGFM, CDFM, CDPSE, CFE
New SSAE 18 AT 320 standards address examination of controls at service organizations. Panelists will discuss the changes required by the new stand... More...

M118 - ERM: it's All About the Culture (Ballroom B)

10 Jul 17
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: FOS: MGMT (Management Services)

Speaker(s): Frank Petersen CGFM ; Jeffrey Steinhoff CGFM, CPA, CFE, CGMA ; Larry Koskinen ; Mike Wetklow CGFM, CPA
Risk culture — the human factor — is the heart and soul of ERM. The tone at the top really matters. ERM is transformative, requiring ag... More...

M119 - FASAB Update (Room 310)

10 Jul 17
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: FOS: ACCG (Accounting Governmental)

Speaker(s): Kim Farington CPA ; Ross Simms CPA,CIA
Members of the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board will provide an update on accounting standards that may impact federal agencies. More...

M120 - Government-wide Payment Integrity: Are New Solutions Needed? (Room 302)

10 Jul 17
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: FOS: AUDG (Auditing Governmental)

Speaker(s): Dee Dee Parrish ; Gloria Jarmon CGFM, CPA ; Heather Pajak
Recent trends suggest that payment integrity problems across government — including fraud and improper payments —could worsen. This ses... More...

M121 - Reflections on Progress, and Opportunities Ahead, for Shared Services (Room 304/306)

10 Jul 17
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: FOS: MGMT (Management Services)

Speaker(s): Gerard Badorrek ; John Marshall ; Lisa Ziehmann ; Peggy Martin ; Rowan Miranda PhD
This session takes a critical look at shared-services efforts in the federal government, including the level of success achieved, challenges encoun... More...

M122 - Become a Change Agent (Room 311)

10 Jul 17
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: FOS: ACCG (Accounting Governmental)

Speaker(s): George Strudgeon MBA, CGFM, CPA ; Helena Sims ; Melinda Miguel PMP, CIG ; Rich Rasa CGFM ; William Bell
Learn how AGA can help you become change agent at any level of government. This session will explain how AGA’s free online tools can help you... More...

M123 - Stress in the Workplace (Ballroom A)

10 Jul 17
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: FOS: PD (Personal Development)

Speaker(s): Elena Tercero CGFM, CPA, CGMA ; Leon Young
Identify causes of stress; and learn methods to handle the stress and techniques to manage the causes. We will examine positive and negative stress... More...

M124 - Taking Care of People (Ballroom C)

10 Jul 17
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: FOS: HR (Human Resources/Personnel)

Speaker(s): Ann Ebberts MS, PMP ; Dave Weinberg
The resource that really matters is people.  You know we have to take care of people, but do you really know what that means? The challenges o... More...

Monday Event with Exhibitors (Room Hall C)

10 Jul 17
5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
Relax, enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and mingle with other attendees. This is another opportunity to explore exhibits, and network with col... More...

CGFM Day!

11 Jul 17
5:00 AM - 5:00 PM
CGFMs, wear red on Tuesday to celebrate CGFM Day! More...

Early Morning Stretch & Exercise (Room Back Bay CD, Sheraton)

11 Jul 17
6:00 AM - 6:30 AM
PiYo™ LIVE — Sweat and burn calories with fusion-style movements inspired by Yoga and Pilates. This class incorporates dynamic balance,... More...

T100 - General Session: the Generalist Advantage (Room Hall D)

11 Jul 17
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Tracks: FOS: ECON (Economics)

Speaker(s): Vikram Mansharamani
Expertise and specialization can hamper ability to navigate a complex world.  Cultivate a broader view — a generalist’s mindset an... More...

Keynote Address

11 Jul 17
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Speaker(s): Charlie Baker
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T101 - Fraud Analytics: Balancing Today’s Needs with Tomorrow’s Vision (Ballroom B)

11 Jul 17
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM

Tracks: FOS: AUD (Auditing)

Speaker(s): Asif Khan CGFM, CPA, CISA, FCCA ; Bradley Hart JD ; Dave Mader ; Jonathan Morse ; Mark Easton DFMC3, CDFM-A
Learn how to proactively combat fraud, waste and abuse as we discuss often overlooked areas like governance, stakeholder engagement and process int... More...

T102 - CIO Survey: Changing IT Spend from Cost to Value (Room 304/306)

11 Jul 17
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM

Tracks: FOS: MGMT (Management Services)

Speaker(s): Dennis McDermitt ; Don Anderson Jr. ; Kevin Cooke ; Rod Turk ; William Brydges
This year’s upcoming CIO survey zooms in on concerns shared by CIOs and CFOs in managing IT, including the need for ongoing cost management a... More...

T103 - Agile: Not Just for IT Anymore (Ballroom C)

11 Jul 17
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM

Tracks: FOS: ITT (Information Technology-Technical)

Speaker(s): Brian Reynolds ; Teresa Grancorvitz
Agile principles — until recently, solely the domain of IT systems development — can be used to implement non-IT related activities. Le... More...

T104 - The Case for Program Evaluation (Room 302)

11 Jul 17
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM

Tracks: FOS: FINT (Finance-Technical)

Speaker(s): Frank Murphy ; John Quinlan ; Nancy Kingsbury, PhD ; Sarah Brown
As budgets get squeezed, is now the time to increase investments in program evaluation techniques to ensure we are investing in programs that deliv... More...

T105 - The New and Improved Yellow Book (Room 312)

11 Jul 17
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM

Tracks: FOS: AUDG (Auditing Governmental)

Speaker(s): David Zavada CPA ; James Dalkin MBA, CGFM, CPA
The Yellow Book, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, was last revised in 2011. This spring, the GAO released a proposed exposur... More...

T106 - What should you know about subrecipients? (Room 311)

11 Jul 17
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM

Tracks: FOS: ACCG (Accounting Governmental)

Speaker(s): Helena Sims ; Merril Oliver ; Peter Scavotto
If you send federal dollars to subrecipients, how do you know they meet federal program and administrative requirements? What should you know about... More...

T107 - Harnessing the Power of Data Standards (Ballroom A)

11 Jul 17
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM

Tracks: FOS: MGMT (Management Services)

Speaker(s): Aileen Burgman ; Amy Edwards ; Christina Ho CPA, CISA ; Renata Maziarz ; Sherry Weir PMP
The DATA Act requires federal agencies to expand the information reported on USAspending.gov to include $3.8 trillion annually.  Learn how the... More...

T108 - Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) (Room 310)

11 Jul 17
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM

Tracks: FOS: PD (Personal Development)

Speaker(s): Jo Ann Bachman ; Katya Silver ; Riley Shaull CGFM, CPA
Discover the value of the CGFM designation.  Hear your colleagues describe why they pursued this certification, and how it has helped advance ... More...

T109 - Integrating IT into the A-123 Assessment Program (Room 304/306)

11 Jul 17
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Tracks: FOS: AUDG (Auditing Governmental)

Speaker(s): Marty Rajk ; Mike Wetklow CGFM, CPA
GAO’s Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government emphasizes that IT is not a stand alone control consideration; rather, it is a... More...

T110 - Risks in Reporting on Uncertainties (Ballroom C)

11 Jul 17
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Tracks: FOS: ACCG (Accounting Governmental)

Speaker(s): Roger Von Elm CGFM, CPA
Federal credit programs and insurance programs are intended to take risks the private sector won’t take on. Learn about federal financial rep... More...

T111 - Standard Business Reporting: Open Data to Cut Compliance Costs (Ballroom B)

11 Jul 17
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Tracks: FOS: FINT (Finance-Technical)

Speaker(s): Amy Vetter ; Daniel Chenok, MPP ; Hudson Hollister ; Michael Middleton
A 2014 study commissioned by the National Association of Manufacturers estimated that U.S. federal regulations cost businesses $2.028 trillion annu... More...

T112 - Moving from Manual to Continuous, Automated Monitoring (Ballroom A)

11 Jul 17
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Tracks: FOS: AUDG (Auditing Governmental)

Speaker(s): Gregor Avison ; Randolph Singh ; Stuart Kurlancheek CGFM, CPA
Too many internal control activities are still manual. Hear how a major federal department identified top internal control challenges, developed a ... More...

T113 - The Changing Landscape of Digital Payments (Room 312)

11 Jul 17
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Tracks: FOS: MGMT (Management Services)

Speaker(s): Dan Gonzalez ; Joe Hussey ; Steve Ledford
Learn about factors driving change in the consumer and business payments landscape, including emerging technologiessuch as Blockchain and FinTech, ... More...

T114 - Agency Collaboration Across Disciplines (Room 302)

11 Jul 17
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Tracks: FOS: MGMT (Management Services)

Speaker(s): Gwendolyn Sykes MPA, CGFM ; Michael Breslin ; Paul Lionikis
Effective collaboration across budget, acquisitions, financial management and program organizations within an agency is critical to success; but th... More...

T115 - IG Empowerment Act – Commitment to Transparency in Government (Room 311)

11 Jul 17
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Tracks: FOS: AUDG (Auditing Governmental)

Speaker(s): Allison Lerner ; Karin Dasuki CPA, CGFM ; Megan Tinker
The IG Empowerment Act of 2016 strengthens the OIG and IG independence, and provides tools to effectively and efficiently root out waste, fraud and... More...

T116 - Putting Financial Data to Use Beyond the Financial Report (Room 310)

11 Jul 17
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Tracks: FOS: ACCG (Accounting Governmental)

Speaker(s): Sherry Weir PMP ; Tim Gribben ; Tom Shack
Annual reports provide valuable insight into the government’s financial condition; however, financial information should play a greater role ... More...

Luncheon & Awards Ceremony (Room Hall D)

11 Jul 17
11:50 AM - 12:50 PM
Join us for lunch, and the opportunity to network with colleagues and friends, and help us recognize leaders who exemplify and promote excellence i... More...

T117 - IT Investment Management & Portfolio Transparency (Room 304/306)

11 Jul 17
1:05 PM - 2:20 PM

Tracks: FOS: BMO (Business Management & Organization)

Speaker(s): Donald (DJ) Lavoy ; Jon Hughes ; Susan Shuback
With the onset of a new administration comes a new strategy and new priorities, such as improved planning and execution capability to ultimately re... More...

T118 - Performance Measures and Management in an Era of Transparency (Ballroom C)

11 Jul 17
1:05 PM - 2:20 PM

Tracks: FOS: AUDG (Auditing Governmental)

Speaker(s): Eric Berman, MSA, CPA, CGMA ; Sandra Tulloss MPA
Many aspects of government in this era of transparency are based on a program’s performance. Hear how to improve performance management and i... More...

T119 - Robotics in Finance (Ballroom B)

11 Jul 17
1:05 PM - 2:20 PM

Tracks: FOS: MGMT (Management Services)

Speaker(s): John Hill ; Lisa Ziehmann ; Marc Mancher
Process Robotics can help businesses effectively manage repetitive, transaction-based tasks in a quick and cost-effective manner, allowing organiza... More...

T120 - Women Leaders Forum: Driving Success and Solutions in Government and in Life (Ballroom A)

11 Jul 17
1:05 PM - 2:20 PM

Tracks: FOS: PD (Personal Development)

Speaker(s): Ann Ebberts MS, PMP ; Dorrice Roth ; Linda Wilbanks CISO ; Maureen Wylie ; Tracey Walker
Hear from women leaders about successes, challenges, innovations and leadership methods they have mastered while driving success for government mis... More...

T121 - A Wicked Internal Control Suite (Room 311)

11 Jul 17
1:05 PM - 2:20 PM

Tracks: FOS: MGMT (Management Services)

Speaker(s): D. Clark Partridge CGFM, CPA ; George Anastos ; Jeffrey Benbenek CGAP ; Peter Scavotto
AGA recently launched a free, online tool — within in our Intergovernmental Toolbox — that will teach you to mitigate risk where you wo... More...

T122 - Government’s Largest Unreported Risk: Infrastructure Deferred Maintenance (Room 302)

11 Jul 17
1:05 PM - 2:20 PM

Tracks: FOS: ACCG (Accounting Governmental)

Speaker(s): Gerry Boaz CGFM, CPA, CGMA ; Jeffrey DeWitt ; Stephen Gaj
Hear best practices of governments reporting on infrastructure condition through CAFRs and special reports. Selected states use the modified approa... More...

T123 - CFO Survey Research (Room 312)

11 Jul 17
1:05 PM - 2:20 PM

Tracks: FOS: ACCG (Accounting Governmental)

Speaker(s): Doug Criscitello ; Gerard Badorrek ; Jim Taylor MPA
This year’s AGA CFO survey focuses on the tools and processes needed to help agencies address current budgetary challenges, and mandates driv... More...

T124 - Workforce of the Future (Ballroom C)

11 Jul 17
2:35 PM - 3:25 PM

Tracks: FOS: HR (Human Resources/Personnel)

Speaker(s): John Forsythe ; Karin Dasuki CPA, CGFM ; Sandra Richtermeyer, CMA, CPA ; Wynn Coggins
Agencies’ HR organizations must operate like modern companies and establish a customer-centric, engaging employee experience in order to attr... More...

T125 - A Great Resource for ERM Implementation (Room 302)

11 Jul 17
2:35 PM - 3:25 PM

Tracks: FOS: MGMT (Management Services)

Speaker(s): John Homan MBA, CGFM, CPA, CGMA ; Mike Wetklow CGFM, CPA
AGA is committed to helping the federal financial management community meet the ERM-related requirements of OMB Circular A-123. AGA’s  F... More...

T126 - Building a Finance Organization from the Ground Up (Ballroom B)

11 Jul 17
2:35 PM - 3:25 PM

Tracks: FOS: FINT (Finance-Technical)

Speaker(s): Frank Murphy ; Gerard Badorrek ; Nicholas Dimos ; Richard Haley
As new requirements have been added over the years, most finance organizations have evolved in a piecemeal, reactive fashion, resulting in an ever-... More...

T127 - Why do international standards matter? (Room 311)

11 Jul 17
2:35 PM - 3:25 PM

Tracks: FOS: AUDG (Auditing Governmental)

Speaker(s): James Dalkin MBA, CGFM, CPA ; Robert Dacey JD, CGFM, CPA
In a global society, the convergence of professional accounting and auditing standards is key to the public interest and promotion of strong intern... More...

T129 - Internal Controls and the DATA Act (Room 304/306)

11 Jul 17
2:35 PM - 3:25 PM

Tracks: FOS: MGMT (Management Services)

Speaker(s): Laurie Park ; Reed Waller ; Susan Miller CPA ; Teresa Grancorvitz
The DATA Act requires agencies to make available to the public unprecedented amounts of financial data. Learn steps agencies are taking to help ens... More...

T130 - Ethics in the Workplace (Ballroom A)

11 Jul 17
2:35 PM - 3:25 PM

Tracks: FOS: BETH (Behavioral Ethics)

Speaker(s): Joseph Oliva CPA, CGMA ; Leon Young
We’ll review key parts of the federal Code of Ethics, including the revisions, and discuss how to handle ethical situations that arise. Learn... More...

Young Professionals Session: Leveraging Transition in the Workplace (Room 204)

11 Jul 17
3:30 PM - 5:45 PM
Speaker(s): Catherine Nelson CGFM ; James Arnette CGFM, CISA ; Louise Burnette MPA
Hear from accomplished leaders what they deem essential success factors for young professionals in today’s ever changing and challenging ... More...

AGA Corporate Partner Advisory Group (CPAG) (Room 310)

11 Jul 17
4:05 PM - 5:30 PM
Current CPAG representatives, and those from organizations interested in joining the program, are invited to participate in the annual business m... More...

T131 - Creating an Engaged Workforce (Ballroom C)

11 Jul 17
4:05 PM - 4:55 PM

Tracks: FOS: HR (Human Resources/Personnel)

Speaker(s): Andrew Hunter ; Thalia Melendez
Managing people can be one of the most challenging tasks in your career. All employees have different needs that must be fostered and enhanced. Thi... More...

T132 - Improved Efficiency Through Better Costing (Ballroom A)

11 Jul 17
4:05 PM - 4:55 PM

Tracks: FOS: FINT (Finance-Technical)

Speaker(s): Michael Sackos ; Peter Kim ; Susan Scott ; Tabatha Turman
Cost estimating is a technique to estimate all costs associated with performing an enterprise change project or product development activity. Panel... More...

T133 - Cybersecurity and Your Mobile Device (Ballroom B)

11 Jul 17
4:05 PM - 4:55 PM

Tracks: FOS: ITT (Information Technology-Technical)

Speaker(s): Amelia Estwick Ph.D. ; Branko Bokan CISSP-ISSAP, ISSEP, ISSMP, PMP ; Kim Farington CPA
What are the cybersecurity risks to businesses and customers who use mobile financial apps? How can they protect private data from cyber threats? L... More...

T134 - Automating the Future of Financial Management (Room 304/306)

11 Jul 17
4:05 PM - 4:55 PM

Tracks: FOS: FINT (Finance-Technical)

Speaker(s): John Hill ; Robert McNamara
Learn how automation can be leveraged to increase an organization’s ability to focus on value-add activities, enterprise risk management and ... More...

T135 - Sweating Agency Investments in Single Audits (Room 312)

11 Jul 17
4:05 PM - 4:55 PM

Tracks: FOS: ITT (Information Technology-Technical)

Speaker(s): Angela Rey ; George Strudgeon MBA, CGFM, CPA ; Phil Maestri ; Tammie Brown CPA
With grant award volumes on the rise and grant management staff shrinking, are systems in place tostreamline processing and monitoring of resolutio... More...

T136 - Leveraging New Technologies to Streamline Grant Management (Room 311)

11 Jul 17
4:05 PM - 4:55 PM

Tracks: FOS: MGMT (Management Services)

Speaker(s): Chris Coppenbarger ; Eva Robinson ; Merril Oliver
New mobile payment technologies and security features provide opportunities to streamline grant management. More...

T137 - Housing’s Risk Management and Control (Room 302)

11 Jul 17
4:05 PM - 4:55 PM

Tracks: FOS: MGMT (Management Services)

Speaker(s): Gregory Keith ; Larry Koskinen ; MelaJo Kubacki ; Millie Seijo CPA ; Susan Betts CGFM, CPA
It has been almost a decade since the collapse of the housing market in 2008. These housing experts discuss how their risk management and control p... More...
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