Accountability Talks from AGA

Today we speak with Bob Westbrooks, Executive Director of the Pandemic Oversight Accountability Board (PRAC), about the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. We discuss oversight, analyses, the PRAC's great website and what the Inspectors General have been finding so far as funds have been disbursed. Check out the PRACs website for more information: www.pandemicoversight.gov.

Today we chat with Thomas Castro from Castro and Company, the current chair of AGA's Small Business Committee, part of the Corporate Partner Advisory Group (CPAG). We talk about the role of the Small Business Committee as well as Thomas' journey starting and operating a small business serving the government accountability community.

Join us as we speak with Taka Ariga and Farahnaaz Khakoo-Mausel from GAO about the ethical implications of utilizing Artificial Intelligence.

On this episode we speak with Bonnie Tse, an Internal Audit Manager at T-Mobile, about using innovative technologies for conducting credit card audits. We discuss the cloud, automation and data visualization in commercial internal audit and how the government can take advantage of the same techniques!

On this episode, we chat with AGA member Phil Terrones about the principles of TBM, benefits and challenges to implementation in the government. For more about TBM checkout the TBM Council website: https://www.tbmcouncil.org/ Welcome to the TBM Council The TBM Council is a community of business technology leaders committed to advancing the discipline of Technology Business Management. www.tbmcounc...

On this episode we speak with our new National President, Wendy Morton-Huddleston, about her platform for the year. We also speak with student chapter President, Kameron Eckstein, about increasing student involvement in AGA!

This episode we chat with Malena Brookshire and Paul Lionikis from the DC Chapter about how chapters can go virtual to keep meetings, training and other activities going!

This week we chat with Carla Flores from the IRS about data visualization and financial dashboards. We talk about the benefits of visualization, how to best gather requirements for a visualization, and some great resources to spark ideas!

On this episode we speak with one of my mentors, Sallyanne Harper! We discuss challenges and lessons learned that will benefit anyone in the government accountability environment.

On this episode, we chat with Dave Mader, former OMB Comptroller, about his career in government and the private sector. Tune in to learn from Dave about navigating your career, mentoring and keeping up hope during the COVID crisis.

On this podcast, we speak with AGA CEO, Ann Ebberts, about information resources you can find on AGA's COVID-19 Resource Exchange website: https://www.agacgfm.org/About/COVID19.aspx We also discuss activities and training you can take virtually. Note: When this podcast was recorded, it was not yet clear whether the PDT would continue in person or virtually. The decision has now been made for the P...

On this episode, we speak with our AGA National President, Ernie Alimonte, about how to be a leader during a time of crisis. Ernie provides some great techniques and an uplifting outlook that can help all of us navigate these difficult times.

Today we speak with Taka Ariga, GAO's first Chief Data Scientist. We discuss the Innovation Lab that is experimenting with innovative technologies to advance GAO's approach to audits, studies and research!

This episode Mark Reger and Doug Glenn join us to share some true stories in ethics in the accountability profession. The stories are insightful and engaging, bringing to light the many ethical challenges inherent in the government accountability world.

Join Paul and special co-host John Hooley for a conversation with the CFO at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Jon Carver. We talk about CISA's mission and the top things all CFOs should know about Cyber!

Today we talk all about improper payments, including auditors' perspectives, the A-123 view, and the accounting shop's view. We also dive into Kearney's new improper payments tool! Guests today include Nichole Gable, Alyssa Fusisi, Scott Miller and Dan Scarola from Kearney and Co.

On today's podcast we chat with Dave Ballard from SAP Concur about what it takes to achieve successful collaboration between CFOs and CIOs. We also discuss some of the latest features of SAP Concur, including how they are integrating artificial technology into the application!

Episode 40: AGA Grants Survey Today we chat with Jim McKay, Andrea Brandon, Bert Neuhring and Mike Peckham about AGA's Grants Survey! Learn about the key survey results including topics ranging from award recipient monitoring to cost principles, procurement, internal controls and future considerations for OMB. Link to the survey: https://www.agacgfm.org/2018GrantsSurvey

This week we talk with Louise Burnette, AGA Chapter Services, and Frances Cordell from the Dover Capital Chapter to discuss tips and tricks to a successful AGA chapter!

This week we speak with Peter Scavotto, Assistant Comptroller for Risk at the State of Massachusetts Comptroller's Office. He discusses cyber incidents and lessons learned in Massachusetts, as well as his support for AGA's Intergovernmental efforts!

This week we talk with Cherry, Kia and Kim from AGA about membership benefits! We walk through the website so you can learn about all the great things you have access to as a member, in addition to the podcast of course.

David Fitz from KPMG, Amy Parker and Leroy Larkins from the Department of Veterans Affairs and Sean Vineyard from 11th Hour discuss their recent article in the AGA Journal of Government Financial Management, "Reimagine the Financial Management Workforce". And most importantly, you'll learn the meaning of Semper Disco!

We start off this new year with an episode about A-123 at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Jeff Knybel discusses the fundamentals of internal controls and then delves into specific requirements for A-123 programs and the internal control audit at the Department of Homeland Security.

Lealan Miller, chair of the AGA's Financial Management Standards Board (FMSB), discusses FMSB's crucial role in reviewing accounting standards from the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board and the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.

This week we chat with a government accountability legend, Mark Reger! We discuss his early days in commercial accounting, local and state government, and finally the federal years! Tune in for some inspiration for a career in government accountability!