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Community Service Event: Ronald McDonald House |
Where: Ronald McDonald House, 139 South Lake Ave., Albany
Time: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Please join us in preparing dinner for approximately 25 guests staying at the Ronald McDonald House. There are many ways you can participate. Some ways include making dishes ahead of time or joining other AGA members at the RMH to prepare the main course.
This truly is a heart-warming event that comforts and consoles families staying at the RMH while their children are being treated at one of the near-by hospitals.
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Community Service Event: Bowl for Kids Sake |
When: Saturday, March 13th
Where: Spare Time Bowling, 375 Troy-Schenectady Rd., Latham
Time: 2:00 PM
The AGA Capital Chapter is looking to recruit bowlers to have a great time and enjoy free bowling, networking, and raise at least $300 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region (BBBSCR). This impressive organization matches children ages 6-18 with volunteers in one-to-one mentoring relationships. For 44 years, the BBBSCR has orchestrated thousands of life-changing relationships between children and adults.
You can both register and bowl with us, or sponsor an AGA bowler on-line at: http://www.bowlforkidssake2010.com. To bowl, click "Join Us", and then select the "Join and Existing Team" option on the following page, and then select the Association of Government Accountants.
Please contact Taryn Davila-Webster (Team Captain) at tdavila-webster@osc.state.ny.us or tarynwebster@aol.com to get a Sponsor Sheet, and/or if you have any questions.
Please tell you friends, we are going to have a great time for a worthy cause!
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| January/February Newsletter Now Available! |
The January/February issue of the Chapter's award winner newsletter, "Capital Ideas" is now available for download!
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TCTC 2010: EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION EXTENDED!!! |
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
When: Monday, March 15th through Wednesday, March 17th
Where: Holiday Inn, 205 Wolf Rd., Albany
CPEs: Up to 21 credits
**See website for time and cost information
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH
The New York Capital Chapter of the Association of Government Accountants, the Albany Chapter of The Institute of Internal Auditors, and the Hudson Valley Chapter of ISACA invite you to participate in an outstanding three-day continuing education event offering challenging, informative and exciting sessions designed to help participants keep pace with changes in information technology, auditing, fraud and leadership skills. These exciting sessions at TCTC 2010 are ideal for both new and experienced accountability professionals.
Up to 21 CPE hours can be earned by attending all three days.
This is the fifeenth TCTC, and it has gotten so popular over the years that you must register early to ensure you get in. Also, keep in mind that registering early can mean big savings for your agency or firm's training budget.
Business casual attire is appropriate for the conference.
See the exciting new TCTC website where you can see this year's outstanding program as well as read about the history of TCTC. You can also register through the TCTC website. |
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Audio Conference: Suggested Guidelines for Voluntary Reporting - SEA Performance Information |
When: Wednesday, March 24th
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
GASB has tentatively set a date of June 30, 2010 to issue the final document on Suggested Guidelines for Voluntary Reporting of SEA Performance Information. Listen as the GASB project manager explains the project history, the due process procedure and why general purpose external financial reporting needs to include service efforts and accomplishments information. This audio conference will also include the components and the qualitative characteristics of the Suggested Guidelines and provide real life examples for explanations.
To share her knowledge with us is Lisa Parker, CPA, Lead Project Manager for the Governmental Accounting Standards Board's SEA and Economic Condition Reporting/Fiscal Sustainability initiatives; and Evie Barry, MS, AGA Director of Performance Reporting who will briefly describe the Certificate of Achievement in SEA Report Review Program at AGA.
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