Association of Government Accountants
December 2008
Upcoming Events
- AGA National Audio Conference: 21st Century Financial Managers: A New Mix of Skills and Education Levels
- Annual Holiday Luncheon
- Government Finance Series Part II: Developing a Robust Fraud Prevention Program
- Newsletter Now Available!

 

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Please visit our sponsors:
AGA National Audio Conference: 21st Century Financial Managers: A New Mix of Skills and Education Levels
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
When:Wednesday, December 10th
Where: Office of the State Comptroller, 110 State Street, Albany
Time: 2:00 to 3:50 PM
Cost: Free for AGA Members; $15 for Others
CPE: 2 credits    
 
Learn about the results of an AGA-sponsored research study and what colleges are doing to prepare students for the work force of the future. Hear about the ongoing challenges of recruitment and retention at all levels of government and how inadequate work force planning can negatively impact an operation. Learn what the drivers are of these work force changes.
 
Join us for this lively discussion with the speakers: John J. Radford, CGFM, CIA, CFE, Controller, State of Oregon, Member of the AGA National Executive Committee; Kenneth Smith, Ph.D., Professor, Arkinson Graduate School of Management, Willamette University; and John D. Webster, CGFM, CPA, Former Chief Financial Officer, Library of Congress, Chair of the AGA Audit Committee.
AGA, ACFE, IIA and ISACA Annual Holiday Luncheon
When:  Thursday, December 11th
Where: Wolfert's Roost, Van Rensselaer Blvd, Albany
Time: 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM - Registration
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM - Lunch and Speaker Presentation
Cost: $10 for Members of AGA, ACFE, IIA and ISACA; $20 for Non-members;
CPE: None    
 
Join your colleagues on December 11, 2008 to enjoy a delicious lunch, hear an entertaining speaker and exchange holiday greetings. Our luncheon speaker this year will be Past National AGA President and currently, AGA's Field Representative, Bobby A. Derrick, MBA, CGFM. Bobby's luncheon presentation will be "Invest in Your Future." His enthusiasm will surely inspire the holiday spirit!
Government Finance Series Part II: Developing a Robust Fraud Prevention Program
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER   When:  Thursday,  January 8th 
Where:  Holiday Inn, 205 Wolf Rd., Albany
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cost: $35 for AGA Members; $50 for Non-members; $20 for students
CPE: 3 credits
 
The New York Capital Chapter of the Association of Government Accountants (AGA) is pleased to announce Part II of our three part Government Finance Series. This course is designed to showcase the 14 essential components of a robust fraud prevention program that help you minimize the frequency and impact of fraud.

To share their experience in this area is Roslyn Watrobski and Beverly Jones of the Office of the State Comptroller, Bureau of State Expenditures.

The topic for Part III of the series will be "An Introduction to New York State Government GAAP Financial Reporting".  Part III will be held on April 23, 2009. 
Newsletter Now Available!
 The New Edition of the Chapter's Newsletter: "AGA Capital Ideas" is now available on-line!!   
 
Click here to read your copy of the newsletter!