Accountability Talks from AGA

On this episode we catch up with two YPs, Samantha Alberts and Domonique Harris, that were winners of scholarships to attend the last in-person PDT, way back in 2019! We talk about how things have gone in the last couple years and why they have chosen a career in government accountability. For a bonus, go back and listen to the original Episode #28: AGA - Accountability Talks Podcast (agacgfm.org)...

On this episode we speak with Caitlin McGurn from Guidehouse and Melinda Miguel from the State of Florida about the recent AGA research paper, Reduce Government Fraud with a Dynamic Approach. For AGA members, go to www.agacgfm.org/reducegovermentfraud to see the paper.

On this episode we talk with Jeff Steinhoff, the author of the AGA research paper Embracing the Future of Government Payments - Federal and State Agencies Continue to Reduce Paper Checks published in September 2021. Ronda Kent from Visa also joins us as we dive into the paper and discuss where we are today and the future of eliminating paper payments!

On this episode we talk with Robin Gilliam from FASAB about their Climate-Related Financial Reporting project, upcoming guidance for agencies and climate-related risk management. A FASAB board meeting on the subject is coming up December 14, 2021. For more info on the project, Robin's contact info and a site to submit technical inquiries, following this link: https://fasab.gov/projects/active-proj...

On this episode we talk to Tina Kim, Deputy Comptroller, Division of State Government Accountability, New York State Comptroller, about their Smart Audit initiative! It seeks to integrate advanced analytics with high performing teams.

On this episode we chat with Chad Clifford, the Executive Director of the Grants Quality Services Management Office (Grants QSMO). We talk about what makes the Grants QSMO unique, the marketplace and a heavy emphasis on customer experience!

On this episode, we talk with Naomi Miller and Stephen Keller about the Fiscal Service Challenge, a Bureau of the Fiscal Service competition open to all staff where they use data analytics tools to collaborate and answer a challenging question. This year the question was how would the Bureau's carbon footprint be affected by 100% telework?

On this episode we speak with David Harvey and Dr. Dorothy "Dot" Potter about the CFO Academy graduate program at the National Defense University (NDU). This program and others are free to employees at the DoD and available at an affordable price to every

On this episode we travel to Guam to meet Paz Perez, Josie Villanueva and Danica Batac from the Guam Chapter! Learn about this diverse and active chapter on the other side of the world.

On this episode we learn how to conduct hybrid events at your AGA Chapter! Listen to tips and tricks from Chapter representatives Gina Smith-Moss from Shenandoah Valley, Alex Warns from Nashville, Nic Hales from Northern Utah and RaeLynn North from Idaho Centennial.

On this special dualcast with AFERM, we speak with Dave Cotton about the upcoming update to the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission/Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Fraud Risk Management Guide (FRMG) originally published in 2016.

On this episode, we meet just two of our many AGA Volunteers of the Year, Chris Brown from Chattanooga and Karen Payne from Boston! Learn what it takes to be a volunteer of the year.

Today we chat with AGA CEO, Ann Ebberts, about the AGA Innovation Challenge. We talk about the origins of the program, how to apply, past winners, and what makes for a winning submission! Submit your innovative idea by the October 1, 2021 deadline and the top three submissions will be presented at the November 18, 2021 Technology & Transformation Summit - free for AGA members - and a winner will b...

On this episode we chat with a true legend, Ross Simms! He recently retired from FASAB and shares his career story with us, provides us lessons learned and inspirational thoughts for anyone looking to succeed in a government accountability career.

This week we chat with Rob Garcia and Kayla Mosesso, two AGA Young Professionals who won the scholarship to attend the 2021 PDT. They give us their impressions of the PDT, tell us about their day jobs and why they decided to pursue a career in government

Join us as we speak with Mitch Winans from the IRS' Enterprise Digitalization and Case Management Office (EDCMO) about its goals to improve taxpayer experience, modernize systems, improve case management tools and processes, and take advantage of innovative digitalization and automation technology! We also discuss IRS' innovative Pilot IRS procurement program.

On today's episode, James Tawney and Robbie Yu from Treasury chat about a Treasury Finance Innovation and Transformation (FIT) project using open source Artificial Intelligence (AI) software to create a tool for the Treasury warrant process. Another great project from FIT! Learn more about their projects athttps://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/fit/about.html.

On this episode, Tammie Johnson from Treasury's Office of Financial Innovation & Transformation (FIT) gives us an update and walkthrough of the blockchain app FIT is developing in coordination with the National Science Foundation (NSF). Check out Episode 61 for more background on the project. You can follow along by following this link and see the app for yourself: https://projects.invisionapp.com...

On this episode, we highlight the Tallahassee Chapter. The current president, Dr. Patricia Manning, joins us to talk about how the chapter has been successful through strong leadership, continuity on the board, very well attended events and community outreach!

Join us today as we speak with Wendy Morton-Huddleston, AGA National President and Principal at Grant Thornton, and Tracey Walker, Vice President at RSA, about AGA's Council for the Advancement of Women and Women's History Month events in March!

On this episode we provide an overview of the Financial Management Quality Service Management Office (FM QSMO). Amy Edwards, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Accounting Policy and Financial Transparency at the Treasury, discusses the FM QSMO's purpose, goals, guiding principles and approach to supporting agencies in their modernization efforts! Check out the FM QSMO website here: www.fiscal.treasury...

Today we speak with Mike Wetklow and Justin Poll from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Craig Fischer from the Treasury about an exciting blockchain case study for grants!

Today we learn all about AGA's CGFM certification! Join us as we speak with Katya Silver, Kimberly Jones, Lora Pickard and Crystal Robinson from AGA National. Here's AGA's CGFM page: https://www.agacgfm.org/CGFM-Certification.aspx

Join us on this episode as we chat with Alan Perry from FASAB and Christi Dewhirst from GSA about the latest lease standard, SFFAS 54, and how agencies can implement the standard over the next few years. A link to the exposure draft, due February 2020, is here: https://fasab.gov/exposure-drafts-and-documents-for-comment/

On this episode, we chat with Robert Shea from Grant Thornton about the latest and greatest developments for the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policy Making Act! This is an update on our discussion from Episode 17.