Accountability Talks from AGA

On this episode we talk with FDIC CFO, Bret Edwards, about his long career at the FDIC and how the FDIC is dealing with multiple challenges in the current environment.

On this episode with speak with John O'Brien and Dr. Richard Beck about effective Federal performance management techniques and their book, Engaging the Organization in Effective Performance Management: Translating Vision into Results.

On this milestone episode, we chat with new AGA President Melinda Miguel and AGA CEO Ann Ebberts from the PDT in Anaheim! We discuss Melinda and Ann's goals for AGA this year. And listen in for the new podcast jingle!

Today on another special video podcast we talk to three Young Professionals (YP), Claire Fitch, Jacob McDonald and Kelsey Wooden, about the importance of being involved in professional organizations!

This week we speak with Sheila Weinberg, Founder and CEO of Truth in Accounting. We talk about the published US national debt vs the true amount! Check out the website for great articles and reports about the true financial state of the US, and of the States and major cities. Also, play with the Data-Z tool to see what's going on in your locality at www.truthinaccounting.org.

On this episode Tony Scardino from Grant Thornton joins us to discuss living in two worlds as both a government and private sector executive!

On this episode we check in with Amy Edwards and Reed Waller from the Treasury to discuss some updates at the FM QSMO. We talk about accomplishments to date, the upcoming marketplace and the importance of the customer experience. Learn more at https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/fmqsmo.

On this episode we speak with Jay Hurt from Grant Thornton about a toolbox of transformational tools for CFOs!

On this episode, we chat with Irv Dennis, former CFO at HUD. We discuss his recent book, Transforming a Federal Agency: Management Lessons from HUD's Financial Reconstruction, where we get an inside look into how HUD made significant changes to obtain a clean audit opinion and modernize it's financial systems and processes! Check out the book here

On this special video podcast Paul, Dess and Courtney chat with Colton and Matthew, YPs that won scholarships to attend this year's NLT! You can find the video version of this podcast at https://youtu.be/xcbJLCbp64k

On this episode, we chat with Chidilim (Chi) Okonkwo, Director of the NASA OCFO Financial Systems Office, about the future of the accountability profession and the effect of digital transformation!

On this episode, we chat with Jay Hurt and Tony Scardino from Grant Thornton, and both ex Federal CFOs, to discuss the stalled CFO Vision Act, meant to be the successor to the CFO Act of 1990. The Act passed the Senate in 2022 and subsequently stalled. We discuss Jay and Tony's thoughts on the future of the ACT. NOTE: This podcast was recorded prior to the reintroduction of the CFO Vision Act to t...

Today we speak with Kevin Jones from George Mason University to encourage you to continue your accounting education and to learn about some of the great programs out there for government accounting.

On this episode we chat with Carla Flores about their innovative use of dashboards to publish the Dallas Chapter CCR. Ken Smith from AGA's Accountability Committee also joins us to suggest innovative ideas for Chapters when preparing their CCR. See some great AGA Chapter CCRs, including Dallas' on AGA's CCR page at www.agacgfm.org

On this episode we discuss the report on the results on the 2021 AGA AFERM workshop with Bert Neuhring from Crowe and Steve Kunze from the Department of Commerce. Don't forget to sign up for the 2022 workshop on April 14th at www.agacgfm.org.

On this episode we chat with Michelle Yanok from the Bureau of the Fiscal Service and the Mid-Ohio Valley Chapter about recruiting the next generation of accountability professionals!

On this episode, we chat with current AGA President, Gerry Boaz, about his theme and goals for the year, including thought leaders, problem solvers, fiscal sustainability and innovative technology!

On this episode we bring back Wendy Morton-Huddleston and Tracey Walker to give us an update on AGA Women's initiatives. We discuss the progress of AGA's Council for the Advancement of Women, 2022 strategy and events, Executive Orders on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) and further inspiration!

On this episode, we talk to Reza Roodsari from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Mike Lowen from Blake Willson Group, about loan programs at USDA Rural Development, cost modeling and accounting!

This week we bring back Melinda Miguel to talk about a State-wide cyber security initiative at the State of Florida. We talk about auditing cyber programs and the growing focus on cyber at the State level.

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.