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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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TCTC 2010 |
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
***PLEASE NOTE: If you will be attending the TCTC please be sure to visit www.tctcalbany.org to download speaker presentations prior to the conference! Handouts will NOT be provided.
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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Reimbursement Opportunities for NYS Employees |
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New York State and its public employee unions recognize the importance of continuous learning by providing assistance for tuition expenses. The New York State Governor's Office of Employee Relations (GOER) has developed a number of tuition reimbursement programs that NYS employees can utilize for a variety of training opportunities.
Please visit the GOER website to find out more about the tuition assistance programs for PEF, CSEA, and M/C employees. | |
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Audio Conference: The Latest Tools and Techniques for Auditors |
When: Wednesday, April 21st
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
The use of technology-particularly audit analytics-is an internal audit industry best practice. Find out how government departments of all types can add significant value to the organization by using audit analytics to increase productivity and mitigate risks that lead to error, fraud and waste. Learn to:
· Develop an audit analytics strategy to support the risk assessment process
· Align audit analytics with the strategic direction of your department
· Assign responsibility for key roles
· Standardize audit-relevant data into a controlled repository
· Identify key factors to ensure successful implementation of these analytic approaches
This audio conference features a case study. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has a crucial role to play in today's economy through their commitment to sustaining home ownership, creating housing opportunities and supporting community development for those in need. The agency's staff is challenged to oversee numerous programs nationwide and to provide assurance to the Office of the Inspector General on the integrity, efficiency and effectiveness of HUD operations.
To share their practical experiences in information technology audits and the use of audit analytics are Steve Biskie, CPA, CITP, CISA, director of services product management, ACL Services, Ltd. who has more than15 years of experience in information technology audit for public accounting (as a former Deloitte manager), private industry and with specialized risk management consulting firms; and Cliff Cole, computer audit specialist, Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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Community Service: Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) |
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When: Saturdays - now until mid-April
Where: Albany Public Library and other locations
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
'Tis the season of Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)!
For the past several years, the New York Capital Chapter of the AGA has proudly supported the Albany Public Library in helping those citizens who are unable to prepare or pay for their annual tax preparation. To be a volunteer, all you need to do is pass a tax preparation test (open book), and you can volunteer as much or as little time as you would like and whenever you would like, to prepare easy tax returns to those less fortunate from the end of January until mid April.
Currently, tax preparation at the Albany Public Library is on Saturdays from 9am-3pm; However, there are multiple locations to volunteer from within the Capital District. All publications, user guides and software training are available and provided to volunteers. Prior tax preparation is not needed!
To volunteer or to obtain more information, please call or email Linda Cioffi at moonlady14@hotmail.com or (518) 437-8444.
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"How Did I Get To Be Me?" with Coach Will Brown |
When: Tuesday, April 27th
Where: Wolfert's Roost Country Club, Van Rensselaer Boulevard, Albany, NY
Cost: $10 for Students, AGA and IMA Members
$15 for Non-Members
CPEs: 1
Everyone has a story to tell!!!
The New York Capital Chapter Association of Government Accountants and the Institute of Management Accountants are pleased to announce its second installment of "How did I get to be me?" Come to breakfast and hear Coach Will Brown answer that question.
Will Brown is in his ninth season as the University at Albany's men's basketball head coach. In 2008-09, the UAlbany program won 15 or more games resulting in its fourth consecutive season with 15 or more wins.
Brown led the Great Danes to their first-ever NCAA Division I Tournament berth in 2005-06 after winning both the American East Conference tournament and regular season titles. UAlbany set the program's Division I record for single-season victories with a 21-11 record and produced its highest win total since 1993-94. His squad posted UAlbany's first postseason triumph in 11 years with three wins in America East tournament play. Brown was named the New York State Coach of the Year.
Brown was appointed as UAlbany's head coach on March 13, 2002, and has worked on the collegiate level since 1995. He became the 15th head coach in the history of the program. At age 36, Brown is one of the youngest Division I head coaches in the nation.
Join us to hear Will Brown's thoughts on leadership and how to build a successful team. Tom Walters, an avid sports fan and State Education Department employee, will interview Will.
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Save the Date!! Annual Charity Golf Tournament |
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Annual Golf Tournament to Benefit the Albany Medical Center's Children's Hospital
Click Here to Register
When: Friday, June 4th
Where: Van Patten Golf Club, 924 Main Street, Clifton Park, NY
Cost: $80 per person, with the proceeds to benefit the Albany Medical Center's Children's Hospital.
The local chapters of the AGA, IIA, ACFE and ISACA are co-sponsoring a golf tournament to benefit the Albany Medical Center Children's Hospital.
The day will include coffee, pastries, bagels and juice in the morning, 18 holes of golf (cart included) at the Van Patten Golf Club in Clifton Park, as well as an awards ceremony with lunch after golf. Lunch will include barbequed chicken, sausage and peppers, ziti, deli platter, cheeses, and salads. The cost of this event is $80 per person with the proceeds to benefit the Albany Medical Center's Children's Hospital.
Please join us for a day of golf and to support the wonderful accomplishments of the Children's Hospital. Don't have a full team? Not a problem! We will round out your team with other participants (we'll contact you about your team prior to the event).
The registration deadline is May 21, 2010.
If you have any questions, contact Brian Gee at brian.gee@omr.state.ny.us, or at (518) 486-4248.
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