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Audio Conference: President's Executive Order: Reduce Improper Payments and Eliminate Waste |
When: Wednesday, January 27th
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 for AGA members; $15 for non-members
CPEs: 2
On November 23, 2009, President Obama issued an Executive Order that said in part: "When the federal government makes payments..., it must make every effort to confirm that the right recipient is receiving the right payment for the right reason at the right time..." The order goes on to establish a number of requirements related to transparency; accountability; eliminating improper payments; coordination among federal, state, and local governments; tracking and reporting improper payments; and others.
Hear from "the leaders" on these new requirements to:
· Create an online dashboard of key indicators and statistics on improper payments.
· Create and publicize a single mechanism for the public to report suspected incidences of waste, fraud or abuse.
· Establish error reduction targets and report on them.
· Employ new internal techniques within agencies to better detect and mitigate improper payments.
· Increase data-sharing among federal agencies and programs and, where applicable, state and local governments and other stakeholders to improve eligibility verification and pre-payment scrutiny.
· Mandate quarterly reporting on certain errors and actions to recover and prevent improper payments.
· Pursue administrative actions to provide state, local and other organizations with incentives for reducing improper payments.
· Seek to enhance contractor accountability.
To discuss the Executive Order and its implications are Jeanette Franzel, CGFM, Director, Financial Management and Assurance, U.S. GAO; Jeffrey C. Steinhoff, CGFM, CPA, Executive Director, KPMG Government Institute; George D. Strudgeon, CPA, Audit Director, Social and Medical Services, Virginia Auditor or Public Accounts; and Daniel I. Werfel, Controller, Office of Federal Financial Management, U.S. OMB.
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Professional Certification Seminar |
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When: Thursday, February 4th
Where: Wolfert's Roost, Van Resselaer Blvd, Albany, NY
Time: 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM -- Registration and Breakfast Buffet; 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM -- Seminar
Cost: Free (but must register in advance)
Co-sponsored by the local chapters of the ACFE, AGA, IIA, ISACA & NYSSCPA.
Attend the Professional Certification Information Seminar to learn about the:
- Various certifications available to government, finance, accounting, auditing, IT and fraud professionals
- Benefits of the professional certifications
- Requirements for applying and earning the professional certifications
- Exam details
- Maintenance requirements
The seminar will give you a quick overview of the following certifications:
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Certification in Control Self Assessment (CCSA)
- Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP)
- Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Attendees can visit with representatives, ask questions and obtain written information and publications regarding each certification. For the remainder of the session, there will be a general discussion from each of the organizations about the benefits of obtaining a professional certification. |
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Community Service: Flower Fundraiser to Benefit Capital District Sponsor-A-Scholar |
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Each year, the Chapter takes part in a flower sale to benefit the Capital District Sponsor-A-Scholar program. In the past, we've raised $300-600 for the organization. Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar helps local high school students strive to attend college and further their education.
The Hybrid Anemone Flowers are packed in tissue paper, 10 Flowers per Bunch. Cost is $12/Bunch; Checks may be payable to the AGA
Flowers must be pre-paid and ordered by Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
Delivery will be on Friday, February 5th , 2010
Please contact the following representatives to place an order:
Place and time for Pick-up will be arranged by the person you placed your order with.
If you would like to volunteer to sell flowers, please contact Nicole VanHoesen by email or at 518-859-9005. | |
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Audio Conference: Understanding IT Audits for Program Managers and Auditors |
When: Wednesday, February 10th
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 for AGA members; $15 for non-members
CPEs: 2
Audits have been conducted for many years. Many years ago, audits were performed using paper as evidence. Financial statement preparation has undergone a massive change since the introduction of computers. As such, one can no longer perform an audit without thinking about IT. In performing a financial statement audit - IT must be incorporated into the audit. Managers can benefit greatly from knowing what the auditors are expected to do.
This audio conference will not cover the technical aspects of IT; rather it will cover what elements of IT should be considered when performing an audit or being audited. The following questions shall be addressed:
- When should IT be incorporated into the audit?
- As a Program Manager, what should I look for in the external auditors' materials?
- As a Program Manager, what should be in place and included in the audit to ensure that our department or organization is doing what is necessary?
- What laws, regulations, etc. arise when concerning IT in an audit?
- Are there any resources for Program Managers to ensure that the regulations are being followed?
- What IT methodologies are there and how do I get a copy?
- How much of the audit budget should be allocated to IT?
- Am I always required to consider IT?
- Are Program Managers required to have IT staff and how should they be trained?
Some of the regulatory areas that will also be addressed include SAS 55; SAS 99; SAS 103 - SAS 112; CFO Act of 1990; Accountability of Tax Dollars Act of 2002; OMB A-50, 123, 127, 130, and 133; GAGAS and FISCAM, CoBIT
To share his expertise in IT auditing is Jack Heyman, CGFM, CISA, CPA, who has nearly 15 years of technical and leadership experience providing internal controls, systems auditing, consulting, financial auditing and accounting services to Fortune 500 companies, accounting and consulting firms, and government agencies. Jack is a solution provider with extensive experience assessing, planning, staffing and managing engagements for a diverse range of clients.
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CPA Requirements: What are the New Rules and a Portion of the Ethics Foundation Course |
When: Thursday, February 11th
Where: Yono's Restaurant, 25 Chapel Street, Albany
Time: 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM - Registration; 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM - Program and Lunch
Cost: $50 For AGA, NYSSCPA, and IMA Members; $75 For Others
CPEs: 4 credits
The new accountancy law has dramatically changed how the CPA profession is regulated in New York State, including CPAs in public practice, industry and government. The law requires that all individuals practicing public accountancy or using the title certified public accountant or public accountant, or the designation CPA or PA must register with the State Education Department and meet the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements. This seminar addresses this important issue and will include:
· An introduction of the topic from the Executive Secretary of the State Board for Public Accountancy
· An overview of the new law and its effect on CPAs in New York State
· Amendments to the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education relating to the licensure requirements for CPAs
· The new expanded scope of practice for CPAs, and issues relating to the experience requirement for licensure
· The new registration and mandatory CPE requirements
· Limited permits/temporary practice permits/nonattest mobility
· Mandatory quality review of attest services
· Outreach program to all CPAs practicing in New York
This two-hour CPE Ethics component covers the topics of a portion of the foundation course in professional ethics, including ethical foundations and ethical guidance for New York State CPAs. Ethical foundations topics to be covered are: An introduction to ethical concepts, the psychology of moral development, judgment and values, the sociology of professions, virtue and the role of rules of ethics, public expectations of CPA's responsibilities, and ethical dilemmas. Ethical guidance topics considered will include: the role of the Office of Professions in New York, New York State rules on ethics, AICPA and NYSSCPA Codes of Professional Conduct, comparison of state rules and professional codes, enforcement of rules on ethics.
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Save the Dates! |
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SAVE THE DATES for TCTC 2010:
March 15th - 17th 2010
CHECK OUT THE NEW TCTC WEBSITE WITH ALL THE CONFERENCE DETAILS AT WWW.TCTCALBANY.ORG!!!
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