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On this episode, we chat with Victoria Clark from the Charleston, South Carolina AGA Chapter! We discuss their focus, activities, educational events and membership.

In this episode we interview Norbert Howard from 11th Hour Service about his perspectives on government accountability work based on his work in the government and private sector. We talk about things to consider if you are transitioning to the private sector from the government, the importance of certifications, keeping up with technology and dealing with change!

In this episode we chat with Ciera Johnson and Makiyah Jones, two students that attended the 2025 AGA National Leadership Training, about their experience and plans for careers in government accountability!

Episode 143: Improper Payments vs Fraud In this episode we chat with Berri Davis from Sikich and Rebecca Shea from GAO to debate the differences between Improper Payments and Fraud! Here are some links discussed on the show: ID Verification Tool: gaoinnovations.gov/id_verification/ PRAC Blueprint: Blueprint for Enhanced Program Integrity - Chapter 4: Whole-of-Government Approach GAO Anti-Fraud Resource: Our New Interactive Online Resource for Understanding and Combatting Federal Fraud | U.S. GAO Antifraud Playbook: Interactive-Treasury-Playbook.pdf

In this episode we chat with Amy Parker about approaches to coaching employees! Here are the books we discussed on the episode: The Power of TED - David Emerald Loving What Is - Byron Katie Coaching for Performance - Sir John Whitmore

In this episode we chat with Vinay Singh, former HUD CFO and CAIO, about the role of a federal Chief AI Officer!

On this episode, Yoko McCarthy from the Boston Chapter and your podcast host, Paul Marshall from the Washington DC Chapter, talk about what it is like to be an AGA Chapter President. Tune in to learn more and see if you would be interested in taking on the challenge!

On this episode we chat with Robin Gilliam from FASAB about the new standard, SFFAS 64 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis: Rescission and Replacement of SFFAS 15. Robin will also be rolling out a training program to the agencies in February, listen to learn more!

On this episode, we discuss budgeting at DHS with Jose Fabre. We discuss budget tool modernization and budgeting at the Department level versus at a DHS Component.

On this episode, we chat with Saesha Carlile, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Budget and Programs, at the Department of Transportation! Links to documents discussed on the podcast are included here: • Learning Agenda Main Page: Learning Agenda: FY 2024-2026 | US Department of Transportation • Document: US DOT Learning Agenda: FY 2024-2026 • FY 2025 Evaluation Plan: FY 2025 Evaluation Plan | US Department of Transportation • Performance Plans: DOT Budget and Performance Documents | US Department of Transportation

On this episode, we chat with Michael Huffman, Sr. VP at cBEYONDData, and one of the organizers of this years' AGA Technology Transformation Summit. The TTS is taking place November 6th, there's still time to sign up! AGA - TTS Home (agacgfm.org)

On today's episode, we chatted about the 2024 Internal Control and Fraud Training with AGA's CEO, Ann Ebberts. Tune in to hear about this year's topics and why you should attend! Click here to register: AGA - Fraud 2024 Home (agacgfm.org)

On this episode, we chat with Chris Horton and Brendan Bowers from RMA about Zero Trust! What's that? Tune in and find out. Some great resources are here as well: OMB Memorandum M-22-09: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/M-22-09.pdf  CISA Guidance: https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/2023-04/zero_trust_maturity_model_v2_508.pdf

On this episode we chat with Chris Kraft from DHS about his ChatGPT article in the AGA Journal. We discuss promising Generative AI use cases for government financial management, as well as potential impediments to implementation.

On today's podcast we talk to Andy Rider from Unison about the multitude of budget tools used in the Federal government, including home grown tools he built while employed at the Department of Labor.

On this episode we chat with Malena Brookshire, CFO, Jill Graham, CRO, and Maelat Mathias, CHCO, of AmeriCorps about their hybrid/remote workforce pilot and plans for the workforce of the future!

On this episode we chat with one of the NLT 2024 student scholarship winners, Chandler Bumgarner, about his experience at the NLT and future plans for working in the government accountability profession!

On this episode we harken back to early COVID times. Brian Thai from DHS joins us to discuss an AGA Journal article he wrote about the user fee crisis that arose during those times at the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and other DHS components.

On this episode we chat with Andrea Sampanis from the Grants QSMO, along with Shayna Thompson and Vasanth Ganesan from Guidehouse, about AGA's Grants Survey! Read the State of Federal Grants Management here:  AGA - The State of Federal Grants Management (agacgfm.org)

On this episode, we chat with Chuck Hallett who wrote an article in the AGA Journal about the crisis in the pipeline of accountants in both the commercial and government market.

On Episode 118 we talked to Executive Sponsors of the NextWave Program. This time we bring back Demek Adams and talk to three participants, Rehana Mohammed, Chidilim Okonkwo and Stephen Comer! Learn more about the program here: AGA - NextWave Federal Finance Leadership Program (agacgfm.org)

On this episode, we revisit with GAO's Innovation Lab Director, Taka Ariga, to discuss advances the lab has made since we first had him on the podcast back in 2020!

On this episode we chat with Bret Edwards from the FDIC and Caitlin Holmes from Guidehouse about the CFO Survey and Roundtable held at the last PDT.

On this episode, we chat with the Boston Chapter's current President, Sarah Mongeau, and President-Elect, Yoko McCarthy, about their chapter's history and future!

On this episode we chat with Colin Duncan from Deloitte about his new book, Stumbling into Success is Good: Having a Plan is Better. Colin recounts his story of coming to America from Jamaica and building a successful career in government accountability!

On this episode, we chat with Robin Gilliam from FASAB about their proposal do replace SFFAS 15 which provides guidance for the MD&A portion of annual financial reports. We also discuss current status of other FASAB projects. To provide comments on the SFFAS 15 project follow the links below!Document for Comment Page - https://fasab.gov/board-activities/documents-for-comment/ On-line MD&A Survey Link – https://gaosurvey.gao.gov/jfe/form/SV_6thq8SVhOJtNtWuIf respondents have any issues with the online questions, please contact FASAB at [email protected] or (202) 512-7350. For more information contact the project lead, Robin Gilliam at [email protected]

On this episode, we chat with Kerry Canfield from CGI, about the FM QSMO from a vendor perspective. CGI is one of the first vendors on the FM QSMO marketplace offering the Momentum financial system.

On this episode, Paul chats with Bobbi-Jo Pankaj, Bert Nuehring and Dan Featherly about the 2023 AGA-AFERM ERM Workshop and the accompanying report that was just published. Here's a copy of the report: AGA 2023 ERM Workshop Summary by AGA - Flipsnack

On this episode we speak with the creator of AGA's NextWave Federal Finance Leadership Program, Demek Adams, as well as Executive Sponsors Erica Gaddy, George Tomchik and George Jenkins. Learn more about the program here: AGA - NextWave Federal Finance Leadership Program (agacgfm.org)

On this episode, we chat with Don Hammond and Mary Margaret Yodzis from the AGA Journal. Learn how articles are reviewed, edited and published - and tips to submit a great article!

On this episode former PRAC Executive Director, Bob Westbrooks, talks about his new book Left Holding the Bag: A Watchdog's Account of How Washington Fumbled its COVID Test. The book is out now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C81KGNV1?ref_=ast_author_ofdp

Today we talk to Michael Facini from FI Consulting. He wrote an AGA Journal article about the Small Business Administration's implementation of compliance automation. Listen in to find out more!

Today we talk to Michael Facini from FI Consulting. He wrote an AGA Journal article about the Small Business Administration's implementation of compliance automation. Listen in to find out more!

On this episode Sarah Cunningham tells us all about the upcoming PIO/CFO Summit on May 4, 2023!

On this episode we chat with Tom Coleman from River North about government procurement, procurement innovation, small business initiatives and technology.

On this episode we chat with Wendy Morris, Partner from BDO, about leadership in government financial management, finding the right work-life fit, and advice for women to succeed in the profession!

On this episode, Olu Adebo from IBS joins the show to talk about State and local infrastructure organizations, such as utilities and transportation, and the challenges they face with financial management, funding, grants and reporting.

Ann Ebberts, AGA CEO, and David Zavada from Kearney & Co join us to discuss the results of AGA's 2022 IG Survey. See the full report at www.agacgfm.org/IGSurvey.

On this show, we chat with Kathleen Cooper from the State of Washington, State Auditor's Office (SAO). SAO has created innovative visualizations for their audit reports and has great ideas to share with the AGA community to increase readership and impact! See some great examples at the following links: ACFR Summary: https://sao.wa.gov/summary-infographic-of-washingtons-2021-annual-comprehensive-financial-report/ SWSA Summary: https://sao.wa.gov/summary-infographic-of-the-2020-state-of-washington-single-audit/ SAO Annual Report: https://sao.wa.gov/annual-report-how-sao-advanced-the-mission-of-good-government-in-2021/

On this episode we chat with Captain William Arritt at the US Coast Guard about their transition to a new financial system - the Financial Systems Modernization Solution (FSMS), their Incident Command established to mitigate risk and lessons learned!

On this risk chat, we speak with Doug Criscitello from Guidehouse about the history of government loans and their more frequent use in the current era especially during the pandemic.

On this episode we chat with Dustin Brown from OMB, Mary Goldsmith from RSM and Robert Shea from Guidehouse, about the most recent AGA PIO/CFO Summit. We summarize the event and share insights from the recent report! See the Executive Summary at www.agacgfm.org/publications

On this episode we chat with George Scott from FASAB about the new Land standard, including how it will change reporting on different types of land and the implementation schedule for the standard.

On this episode we chat with two YPs, Leigh Anne Stacklin and Douglass MacArthur, about their experience at the 2022 PDT!

On this episode we chat with Ryan Hamelin from FORVIS who wrote an article in the AGA Journal about GASB 87 and how to find hidden leases! This info is relevant for federal practitioners as well based on upcoming changes to lease accounting with FASAB SFFAS 54.

On this episode we talk with four grants experts about the need for a grants competency model. Join us we speak with Jim McKay, Theresa Falance, Merril Oliver and Chris Coppenbarger!