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Episode 86: AGA President Jerry Boaz from 2022-02-11T13:42:42
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!
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Episode 85: AGA Women Rise from 2022-01-31T02:48:43
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 ...
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Episode 84: USDA RD Cost Modeling from 2022-01-24T12:39:41
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 acco...
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Episode 83: Florida Cyber Audits from 2022-01-01T19:26:40
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 Stat...
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Episode 82: YPs Where are they Now? from 2021-12-27T15:21:39
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 ...
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Episode 81: Reduce Government Fraud from 2021-12-20T12:43:56
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 A...
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Episode 80: The Future of Government Payments from 2021-12-12T16:07:49
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 ...
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Episode 79: Climate-Related Financial Reporting from 2021-12-01T14:16:59
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 meet...
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Episode 78: Smart Audit from 2021-11-16T13:00:39
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 ...
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Episode 77: Grants QSMO from 2021-11-06T17:19:17
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 a...
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Episode 76: Fiscal Service Challenge from 2021-10-30T17:20:48
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...
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Episode 75: National Defense University from 2021-10-22T17:03:24
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 employee...
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Episode 74: Chapter Spotlight - Guam from 2021-10-12T13:10:38
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.
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Episode 73: How to Go Hybrid from 2021-09-29T11:46:30
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, ...
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Episode 72: Fraud Risk Management Guide Update from 2021-09-20T12:02:47
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 Frau...
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Episode 71: Let's Volunteer from 2021-09-13T13:29:47
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.
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Episode 70: AGA Innovation Challenge from 2021-09-02T12:58:58
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 yo...
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Episode 69: AGA Legends - Ross Simms from 2021-08-24T12:26:26
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...
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Episode 68: Meet the YPs from 2021-08-10T12:05:54
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 j...
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Episode 67: IRS Digitalization Priorities from 2021-07-08T11:57:51
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 mana...
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Episode 66: AI for Warrants from 2021-06-09T11:36:18
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 cre...
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Episode 65: Progress on the Blockchain from 2021-05-19T11:44:02
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...
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Episode 64: Chapter Spotlight Tallahassee from 2021-04-20T14:17:37
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 ...
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Episode 63: Women's History Month from 2021-03-01T14:37:42
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 ...
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Episode 62: FM QSMO from 2021-02-18T16:33:01
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 Transpare...
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Episode 28 - Young Professionals at the PDT from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On our third and final podcast from the 2019 PDT in New Orleans, we speak with winners of the Young Professionals Scholarship! Participants discuss their current career milestones, the benefits of ...
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Episode 61: Blockchain for Grants from 2020-12-01T17:37:25
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!
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Episode 60: CGFM from 2020-12-01T17:33:03
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.ag...
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Episode 59: Lease Standards from 2020-12-01T17:27:02
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 ...
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Episode 58: Foundations for Evidence-Based Policy Making Act Update from 2020-11-14T17:24:41
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 discussio...
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Episode 57: The CARES Act from 2020-11-13T15:44:10
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 oversig...
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Episode 56: AGA's Small Business Committee from 2020-10-28T11:43:15
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 Sma...
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Episode 55: The Ethics of AI from 2020-10-16T14:03:11
Join us as we speak with Taka Ariga and Farahnaaz Khakoo-Mausel from GAO about the ethical implications of utilizing Artificial Intelligence.
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Episode 54: Credit Card Audit Innovations from 2020-10-12T18:03:18
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 vis...
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Episode 53: Technology Business Management (TBM) from 2020-09-21T11:55:10
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:...
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Episode 52: AGA National President from 2020-08-17T12:36:01
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 ...
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Episode 51: Tips on Going Virtual from 2020-06-15T12:13:43
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!
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Episode 50: Data Visualization from 2020-05-28T14:54:48
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,...
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Episode 49: Sallyanne Harper from 2020-05-21T12:01:08
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.
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Episode 48: Dave Mader from 2020-05-15T12:41:57
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 keepi...
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Episode 47: AGA COVID Resources from 2020-05-04T11:59:50
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 dis...
Episode 46: Leadership During Crisis from 2020-04-24T18:31:27
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 h...
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Episode 45: GAO Innovation Lab from 2020-04-17T12:03:37
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 r...
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Episode 44: Ethics from 2020-04-06T14:45:05
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 cha...
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Episode 43: Cyber for CFOs from 2020-03-20T19:26:40
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...
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Episode 42: Improper Payments from 2020-03-12T12:05:12
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 inc...
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Episode 41: CFO CIO Collaboration from 2020-03-02T13:06:36
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...
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Episode 40: AGA Grants Survey from 2020-02-21T12:59:17
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...
Episode 39: AGA Chapter Focus from 2020-02-05T12:38:55
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!
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Episode 38: Cybersecurity in Massachusetts from 2020-01-26T15:40:09
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...
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Episode 37: AGA Membership Benefits from 2020-01-21T13:02:15
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...
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Episode 36: Reimagining the Workforce from 2020-01-10T12:36:43
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 M...
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Episode 35: A-123 at ICE from 2020-01-02T12:43:47
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 requir...
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Episode 34: FMSB from 2019-12-12T20:37:06
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 a...
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Episode 33: Mark Reger from 2019-12-04T13:13:09
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 som...
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Episode 32: Women in Government Accountability - Leadership Lessons from 2019-11-15T12:51:26
Gwen Sykes from the U.S. Secret Service, Mary Peterman from the U.S. Courts, and Tracey Walker from RSM discuss perspectives and lessons learned as leaders in the government accountability profession.
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Episode 31: The Costs and Benefits of ERM from 2019-10-30T11:47
Vladimir Antikarov, regional director of the Professional Risk Managers' International Association (PRMIA) for Washington, D.C., discusses how to calculate the costs and benefits of enterprise risk...
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Episode 30: Data Lab from 2019-10-08T12:14:38
Justin Marsico from the Department of Treasury discusses the USA Spending Data Lab (datalab.usaspending.gov). Check out the site and follow along as we discuss the amazing analyses Treasury is crea...
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Episode 29 - CPM at FirstNet from 2019-09-23T11:34:14
This week we chat with Kim Farington, CFO at FirstNet. FirstNet is an independent authority within the U.S. Department of Commerce created to develop, build and operate the nationwide, broadband ne...
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Episode 27 - Education and the Workforce from 2019-08-19T12:41:23
Our second of three PDT 2019 podcasts is with Past President Billy Morehead. We discuss the education and skills that new hires need in the modern accountability workforce.
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Episode 26: AGA President John Lynskey from 2019-07-30T12:17
Join us as we podcast from the 2019 AGA PDT in New Orleans! Our first of three PDT podcasts is with Past President John Lynskey. He discusses how his tenure as president went, his presidential init...
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Episode 25: Agile and GAO from 2019-07-17T12:05:55
Today we speak with Jennifer Leotta and Michael Holland from GAO about their upcoming Agile guide, agile development, best practices, challenges and the future of agile in the government!
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Episode 24: Quality Assurance at the DHS OIG from 2019-07-08T13:51:56
Want to learn how IGs ensure the quality of their reports, investigations and professional staff? Today we chat with Tom Salmon from DHS OIG about quality assurance of audits, investigations, inspe...
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Episode 23: G-Invocing and RPA at the ARC from 2019-06-14T15:04:59
Join us as we chat with Marisa Schmader from the Treasury on this "two-fer" podcast! We discuss G-Invoicing. What is it? What do agencies need to do? When do agencies start using it for inter-agenc...
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Episode 22: Fraud Reduction and Data Analytics Act from 2019-06-03T12:11:16
Linda Miller from Grant Thornton and Rebecca Shea from GAO discuss the Fraud Reduction and Data Analytics Act. We discuss what agencies need to do to comply with the act, report on fraud and put to...
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Episode 21: The Future of Audit from 2019-05-13T12:56:09
Today we speak with Andrew Lewis and Heidi Williams from KPMG about the future of audit. We'll cover the skillsets that future auditor and technology CFOs need to know and the direction audits are ...
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Episode 20: The ABCDs of Technology and the Federal CFO from 2019-04-23T11:51:51
On this episode, we chat with John Hill, Mike Wetklow and Doug Glenn about the ABCDs of Technology — Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cyber and Data Analytics. Based on an AGA Journal article b...
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Episode 19: GASB from 2019-04-11T00:00
On this episode, we speak with the chairman of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), David Vaudt. We learn about the standard setting process, the makeup of the board and major projec...
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Episode 17: Evidence, Cost and Performance from 2019-02-08T13:34:40
On this episode, Ann Ebberts, Nick Hart and Robert Shea discuss how to bridge the gap between evidence, cost and performance. We cover the newly enacted Foundations for Evidence-Based Policy Making...
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Episode 16: CAROI from 2019-01-03T18:36:43
During this episode, Rich Rasa from the Department of Education, Office of Inspector General, discusses the Cooperative Audit Resolution and Oversight Initiative (CAROI). Rich was the architect of ...
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Episode 15: FASAB from 2019-01-03T18:35:14
On today's episode, we speak with the chairman of Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) Scott Showalter and Roger von Elm from AGA's Financial Management Standards Board. We discuss t...
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Episode 14: CEAR Program from 2019-01-03T18:34:01
On this episode, Diane Dudley, Hal Steinberg and AGA CEO Ann Ebberts discuss AGA's Certificate of Excellence in Accountability Reporting (CEAR) Program. Tune in to learn about how the program got i...
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Episode 18: Leadership and Vision from 2019-01-02T00:00
On this episode, host Paul Marshall speaks with John Hill from Department of the Treasury about leadership and vision. We discuss Treasury's recently released Vision for the Future of Federal Finan...
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Episode 13: OMB Circular A-123 Appendix A and Data Act from 2018-12-03T12:46:58
On this episode, we chat with Dan Kaneshiro and Natalie Rico from the Office of Management and Budget about the latest update to Circular A-123 Appendix A, including enterprise risk management conc...
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Episode 12: Palm Beach County OIG Data Analytics from 2018-10-30T13:00:35
On this episode, we speak with Megan Gaillard, audit director at the Palm Beach County Office of Inspector General. We discuss how her office uses data analytics tools and techniques to identify au...
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Episode 11: OMB Circular A-123 Appendix C from 2018-10-11T15:43:03
Join us as we talk with Heather Pajak from OMB! We discuss the recently updated OMB Circular A-123 Appendix C, how it addresses enterprise risk management and seeks to reduce the burden on Federal ...
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Episode 10: AGA Fairfax CCR Podcast from 2018-10-01T16:01:29
Join Jon Stehle, a Fairfax, Va. City Council member and AGA CEO Ann Ebberts as they discuss Fairfax's Citizen-Centric Report (CCR), as well as other CCRs from around the country. We hope this podca...
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Episode 9: State of Arizona from 2018-09-20T19:16:49
On this episode of “Accountability Talks,” Paul speaks with Michelle Huckabay, MAIS, CPA, CGFM, deputy controller for the State of Arizona. During this episode, she talks with about AGA's Fraud Pre...
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Episode 8: Jim Arnette from 2018-09-18T12:31:47
On this episode of Accountibility Talks, hear from AGA Past National President Jim Arnette on his accomplishments and experiences from the past year.
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Episode 7: Blockchain and Robotics from 2018-08-13T14:25:16
Curious how blockchain and robotics can help your organization work more efficiently? On this episode, we speak with Craig Fischer from U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Financial Innovat...
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Episode 6: AGA Young Professionals from 2018-07-09T19:43:24
Interested in getting involved with AGA, networking with government and private sector thought leaders and making a difference early on in your career? You came to the right place! Join us as we ...
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Episode 5: Jeff Steinhoff from 2018-06-21T15:37:36
Jeff Steinhoff is one of the undisputed legends in the field of government accountability. During this episode, we have the opportunity to hear about Jeff's experiences as a leader in the governmen...
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Episode 4: Grants Management from 2018-06-21T15:25:58
Join us as we discuss grants management with Lucy Mungle from the Department of Justice and Doug Godesky from the Corporation for National and Community Service. During this episode, we talk about ...
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Episode 3: The U.S. Coast Guard’s Journey to Auditability from 2018-06-21T14:26:27
As the U.S. Department of Defense and Intelligence Community agencies attempt to obtain their first audit opinions, we thought it would be a good time to speak with an agency that’s “been there, do...
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Episode 2: The AGA Journal from 2018-06-21T13:53:47
Have you ever wondered how to write and submit a scholarly article to the AGA Journal? Learn tips and best practices from AGA insider experts, Wendy Payne and Wendy Morton-Huddleston.
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Episode 1: Enterprise Risk Management at the Architect of the Capitol from 2018-06-21T13:51:36
In our inaugural episode, we check in with Architect of the Capitol's CFO, Tom Carroll, to learn what inspired this legislative branch agency to implement an Enterprise Risk Management program. We ...
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