| Preparing and Serving a Meal at the Capital City Rescue Mission |
When: Thursday, October 22nd
Where: 259 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY
Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
The AGA New York Capital Chapter will assist the Capital City Rescue Mission in preparing and serving a meal for Downtown Albany's homeless. The Rescue Mission provides three hot meals a day as well as shelter to homeless and needy families. The mission always needs volunteers to provide this valuable service to the Capital District. The mission provides the food, while we are there to primarily serve it.
Please contact Thalia Melendez at tmelendez@osc.state.ny.us if you would like to join us in serving this meal or if you have any questions. Thank you for your help!!
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2009 NYSICA Fall Seminar in association with OSC and AGA |
When: Tuesday, October 27th
Where: Empire State Plaza
Time: 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM - Registration; 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM - Seminar
Cost: $15
CPEs: 4.5
The New York State Internal Control Association (NYSICA) is teaming up with the New York State Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) and the New York Capital Chapter of the Association of Government Accountants (AGA) to present this professional development event.
This exciting half-day seminar will bring together some of the most well-respected names in state and federal government to report what is new and what is next for New York State's Internal Control program.
The event will provide attendees with a host of how-to information geared toward advancing the skill set of all internal control and internal audit practitioners statewide.
Topics to be discussed include, but are not limited to, the impact of the Federal Recovery Act on agency internal control programs large and small across New York State (even those not currently receiving funds), and how to establish and/or enhance a fraud detection program at your agency - a hallmark of New York's ongoing internal control efforts. |
| AGA/IMA Federal and NYS Tax Update Seminar |
When: Tuesday, November 3rd
Where: The Century House, 997 Loudon Rd., Latham, NY
Time: 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Cost: $60 for AGA and IMA Members, $75 for others
CPEs: 4
Join your colleagues on November 3, 2009 to enjoy a delicious dinner and learn about the latest changes to the tax laws. The tax update is jointly sponsored by the New York Capital Chapter of the Association of Government Accountants and the Tech Valley Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants.
Presenters for the program are: Marc Jacob, CPA and David Venisky, CPA tax partners with EFP Rotenberg, LLP.
Topics covered will include:
- The latest Federal and New York State tax changes.
- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 including business tax changes (liberal business expensing rules, extension of bonus depreciation, enhanced net operating loss carry back rule, refund opportunities for AMT and R&D credits, S-corp built-in gain changes, deferred tax on debt forgiveness) and individual tax changes (AMT relief, energy incentives, new homebuyer credit, making work pay credit, new vehicles sales tax deduction, college tax breaks, COBRA subsidy, expansion of the child care and earned income credits).
- NY 2009-2010 Revenue Bill and NYC Tax Legislation.
- NY Qualified Emerging Technology credit.
Please register online at www.techvalleyima.org
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| Audio Conference: A New Service Model - Auditor Roles in Government Performance Measures |
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When: Wednesday, November 18th
Where: Office of the State Comptroller, 110 State Street, Albany or NYS Department of Transportation, 50 Wolf Rd., Albany
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:50 PM
Cost: Free to AGA members, $15 for non-members
CPEs: 2
Government auditors can increase their value by taking on new roles and practices aimed at improving performance measurement and management. Audio conference participants will learn how to apply an organized framework to determine which specific practices provide the best opportunities for adding new value to the entity they serve. The framework will be presented in the context of models of effective governance, service delivery, managing for results and organizational learning. Situational examples and case histories will help participants learn:
- Where to obtain tools used by innovative auditors for implementing these practices.
- How to change auditor roles and practices used over time to keep adding more value as performance management in their government entity evolves.
To share their practical experiences in auditing and views towards government performance measures are Paul D. Epstein, Project Manager, Auditor Roles in Government Performance Measurement, and Leader of the Results That Matter Team, Epstein & Fass Associates; Stuart S. Grifel, CIA, CGAP, Audit Services Division, Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller's Office; and Stephen L. Morgan, CIA, CGAP, CGFM, CFE, former City Auditor of Austin, Texas.
Please join us for two hours of lively discussion about this important and timely topic. In addition to the speakers' commentary, there will be approximately 20 minutes for Q&A so that the participants can ask the speakers questions and share their own experiences.
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AGA/ACFE/IIA Fall Fraud Seminar |
When: Monday, November 23rd and Tuesday, November 24th
Where: Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY
Time: 7:45 AM - 8:15 AM - Registration; 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM - Seminar; 12:00 - 1:00 PM - Lunch On Your Own
Cost: One Day: $125 for AGA, ACFE, IIA Members; $200 for Others
Two Day: $200 for AGA, ACFE, IIA Members; $275 for Others
CPEs: 8 per day
*** $25 Discount if Payment is Received Before November 13, 2009 ***
Join us for this information packed annual two day fraud seminar. You can choose to attend one or both days, and we offer a $25 discount if you register early.
Listen to several influential speakers discuss: the Recovery Act's new reporting requirements related to fraud and misuse of funds; how forensic auditing techniques have been used to identify fraudsters; and how bid rigging has been used to defraud the State.
You will not want to miss this year's fraud seminar. Earn 8 or 16 continuing education credit hours by attending the seminar for one or two days, respectively.
In addition, we will be raffling many prizes with all proceeds benefiting the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York.
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