AGA PDT 2019

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Early Morning Stretch and Exercise (Room Elite Hall)

22 Jul 19
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...

M100 - Plenary Session (Celestin Ballroom)

22 Jul 19
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Speaker(s): Ann Ebberts MS, PMP ; Gene L. Dodaro CGFM
Hear GAO’s comptroller general discuss changes from last year’s U.S. government financial position, progress on key GAO initiatives and... More...

Linkedin & Social Media Hub (Room Celest Foyer)

22 Jul 19
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Stop by the Social Media Hub where you’ll be able to learn how to: Revamp your LinkedIn profile, Enhance your social media presence, Tweet wi... More...

M101 - Update on AGA’s Grants Survey (Room Strand 13)

22 Jul 19
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: FOS: FINT (Finance-Technical)

Speaker(s): Andrea Brandon ; Bert Nuehring CPA ; Michael Peckham
AGA conducted a nationwide survey of grant recipients on Uniform Guidance (2CFR200) to identify needs in training, technical assistance and enhance... More...

M102 - Emotional Intelligence 101 (Room Empire B)

22 Jul 19
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: FOS: PD (Personal Development)

Speaker(s): Anthony Scardino CGFM ; Kim Farington CPA ; Megan Gaillard CGFM, CPA, CIA, CGAP, CRMA, CFE, CISA, CIGA ; Melinda Miguel PMP, CIG ; Richard Haley
This session will explore different ways to improve your communication skills to help you navigate both positive and negative situations.  Att... More...

M103 - CFO views of the PMA, Financial Modernization, and CFO Office of the Future (Room Empire C)

22 Jul 19
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: FOS: MGMT (Management Services)

Speaker(s): Gerard Badorrek ; Kevin Greer CGFM, CPA, CDFM, PMP ; Mary Peterman MPA, CGFM, CPA ; Stacy Marcott
What does the federal CFO Office of the future look like and what is the impact of the President’s Management Agenda on CFO and agency goals?... More...

M104 - Intelligent Automation Takes Flight (Room Imperial 5)

22 Jul 19
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: FOS: MGMT (Management Services)

Speaker(s): Gisele Holden CPA ; Kirke Everson CGFM,CISA,CISSP,PMP
Intelligent automation is changing government before our eyes. This session will explain the new wave of advanced technologies that have the power ... More...

M105 - Making Government Work (Room Strand 12)

22 Jul 19
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: FOS: MGMT (Management Services)

Speaker(s): Alice McNutt Miller ; Carlos Otal CPA ; Tim Gribben
When Congress enacted “Foundations for Evidence-based Policymaking,” the legislation ushered in a new era of using rigorous evidence to... More...

M106 - Applying ERM: Payment Integrity and Shutdowns (35 days later) (Room Empire A)

22 Jul 19
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: FOS: MGMT (Management Services)

Speaker(s): Alec Alexander ; Daniel Kaneshiro JD, MPA ; Lal Harter CICA ; Meshach Keye, MPA, PMP
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) helps agencies navigate the countless statutory requirements related to payment integrity. This session will explo... More...

M107 - Navigating the AI, IA, and Blockchain Journey in the Public Sector with the U.S. Federal CIO (Room Empire D)

22 Jul 19
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: FOS: ITT (Information Technology-Technical)

Speaker(s): Adam Lusin ; Combiz Abdolrahimi ; Joel Robideaux ; Michael McFarland ; Mitchell Winans ; Sachiko Kuwabara ; Suzette Kent
This session will feature an opening keynote address by The Honorable Suzette Kent, U.S. Federal CIO from The White House, who will kick off the se... More...

M108 - Leading Financial Management Improvement (Room Strand 11)

22 Jul 19
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: FOS: FINT (Finance-Technical)

Speaker(s): Barbara Crawford ; David Horn CGFM, CPA ; David Zavada CPA
After completing its first department-wide financial statement audit, the Department of Defense (DoD) has embarked upon one of the largest and most... More...

President Gavel Exchange Ceremony (Celestin Ballroom)

22 Jul 19
12:40 PM - 1:00 PM
Each year at PDT, the symbolic passing of the gavel signifies the change in leadership of AGA's governing body.  This year, AGA National P... More...

M109 - Plenary Session: How to Work With & Lead People Not Like You (Celestin Ballroom)

22 Jul 19
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

Tracks: FOS: HR (Human Resources/Personnel)

Speaker(s): Kelly McDonald ; Lynn Moaney
We all know that a diverse workforce leads to better decisions and solutions - it has been proven to grow organizations. But when the person in the... More...

M110 - Natural Disasters – How Governments Can Mitigate the Risks of Costly Recovery (Room Empire D)

22 Jul 19
2:05 PM - 3:20 PM

Tracks: FOS: BMO (Business Management & Organization)

Speaker(s): Andrew Love ; Asif Khan CGFM, CPA, CISA, FCCA ; Kathryn Godfrey ; Kelly Russell PPM ; Melinda Miguel PMP, CIG
Planning ahead to mitigate natural disaster risks can help protect public funds by reducing the need for costly recovery. The session looks at oppo... More...

M111 - Career Hits & Misses — Lessons Learned (Room Strand 11)

22 Jul 19
2:05 PM - 3:20 PM

Tracks: FOS: PD (Personal Development)

Speaker(s): Ernest Almonte CGFM, CPA, CFE ; Gwendolyn Sykes MPA, CGFM ; Tim Baker CICA
In today's busy workplace, are you missing important steps to enhance your career? During this session, learn about innovative career tips from... More...

M112 - Auditing Circa 2025 (Room Imperial 5)

22 Jul 19
2:05 PM - 3:20 PM

Tracks: FOS: AUD (Auditing)

Speaker(s): Andrew Lewis CGFM, CPA, PMP ; James Arnette CGFM, CISA ; Robert Dacey JD, CGFM, CPA ; Robert Westbrooks JD, CPA, CIA, CISA
Technology is driving auditors in new directions. What was once unimaginable is common today. But we’ve just scratched the surface. This pane... More...

M113 - Cybersecurity Risk Management for Finance Leaders (Room Empire B)

22 Jul 19
2:05 PM - 3:20 PM

Tracks: FOS: ITT (Information Technology-Technical)

Speaker(s): Gus Hunt ; Richard Haley ; Scott Quehl
CFOs and financial managers must demonstrate that they can manage cyber threats and that effective processes and controls are in place. This sessio... More...

M114 - Data Analytics to Detect Fraud (Room Empire A)

22 Jul 19
2:05 PM - 3:20 PM

Tracks: FOS: ITT (Information Technology-Technical)

Speaker(s): Megan Gaillard CGFM, CPA, CIA, CGAP, CRMA, CFE, CISA, CIGA ; Paul Lionikis ; Raymond Wedgeworth ; Tricia Long
This panel will discuss and demonstrate data analytics techniques that can be used to detect fraud, waste and abuse. Attendees will learn about typ... More...

M115 - AGA CFO Survey (Room Strand 12)

22 Jul 19
2:05 PM - 3:20 PM
Speaker(s): Jim Taylor MPA ; Mobola Kadiri SES ; Owen Barwell ; Teresa Hunter ; Thomas Carroll
This year’s CFO survey is, The Business Case for Change.  We are exploring the vision financial leaders have, and how the CFO will ensur... More...

M116 - Power of 8's (Room Empire C)

22 Jul 19
2:05 PM - 3:20 PM

Tracks: FOS: PD (Personal Development)

Speaker(s): Dave Weinberg ; Kelly Stefanko CGFM, CPA
Numbers are a fact of life as are people. Both numbers and people take practice. Some are better at numbers than people and some are better at peop... More...

M117 - Dipping Your Toe in The Automation Pool? (Room Strand 13)

22 Jul 19
2:05 PM - 3:20 PM

Tracks: FOS: ITT (Information Technology-Technical)

Speaker(s): Bob Dunmyer ; James Hickman
What are the biggest challenges your colleagues have faced? Where is their resistance? What’s being welcomed?  Attendees will have the o... More...

M118 - Speed Roundtable Discussions on Challenges You Care About (Room Strand 10)

22 Jul 19
2:05 PM - 3:20 PM

Tracks: FOS: HR (Human Resources/Personnel)

Speaker(s): Mary Peterman MPA, CGFM, CPA
Be part of the solution! Join this super interactive session finding solutions to common workforce training and development challenges. Table pa... More...

M119 - In The Dark After Vendor's Data Breach? (Room Strand 12)

22 Jul 19
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: FOS: ITT (Information Technology-Technical)

Speaker(s): Alyssa Smiley ; Gregory Wilshusen ; Rebecca Underhill ; Tony Wang
Federal agencies’ sensitive data has been collected by third party vendors. The question is, do you know where your data is and are they secu... More...

M120 - Relationships: Pieces, Pitfalls and Perspective (Room Empire D)

22 Jul 19
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: FOS: PD (Personal Development)

Speaker(s): Dave Weinberg ; Gloria Jarmon CGFM, CPA
You are in the business of relationships … it is called life! This session will examine the pieces and pitfalls of all relationships an... More...

M121 - General Fund Audit: An Interesting First Year Journey (Room Empire C)

22 Jul 19
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: FOS: ACCG (Accounting Governmental)

Speaker(s): Beryl Davis CGFM, CPA ; Matthew Miller ; Mike Linder ; Robert Dacey JD, CGFM, CPA
The General Fund carries out the central accounting function of the federal government, tracking payments and collections annually, each totaling $... More...

M122 - Putting Emerging Technology to Work to Decrease Improper Payments (Room Imperial 5)

22 Jul 19
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: FOS: FINT (Finance-Technical)

Speaker(s): Eva Robinson ; Heather Pajak ; Mark Reger CPA ; Randall Gillespie
Staying one step ahead of fraudsters is imperative to fighting improper payments. This session will cover ways to put emerging technology to work i... More...

M123 - Understanding the Multi-Generational Workplace (Room Strand 13)

22 Jul 19
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: FOS: HR (Human Resources/Personnel)

Speaker(s): Anthony Scardino CGFM ; Carla Flores CGFM ; Sarah Brown
Understanding of the characteristics and motivators of a multi-generational workforce is critical to successfully navigate in the modern office.&nb... More...

M124 - Risk Management = Change Management (Room Empire A)

22 Jul 19
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: FOS: MGMT (Management Services)

Speaker(s): Maribel Roque CGFM ; Mary Peterman MPA, CGFM, CPA ; Ravenna Bohan CGFM ; Steve Vetter CGFM, CPA
Hear from experts from the judiciary branch about managing change as they work towards introducing consolidated financial reporting, robust interna... More...

M125 - The Data-driven Organization (Room Empire B)

22 Jul 19
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: FOS: MGMT (Management Services)

Speaker(s): Amy Edwards ; Donna Sandoval CGFM, CISA, CISM ; Jory Heckman ; Victoria Collin
A panel of CFO and deputy-CFOs will describe how they use data in their agencies to improve program management. Attendees will learn how leaders in... More...

M126 - Cybersecurity – Moving from Compliance to a Strategic Enterprise Approach (Room Strand 11)

22 Jul 19
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: FOS: ITT (Information Technology-Technical)

Speaker(s): Jennifer Main MPP ; Kate Sylvis ; Pete Gouldmann PMP, CISSP, CISM
Agency leaders are required to maintain effective cybersecurity within their organizations. This panel will discuss elevating the discussion from m... More...