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SEPTEMBER 2016 Volume XXI Issue I
Hello, and welcome to the 2016 – 2017 Montgomery Chapter program year! I am
humbled and honored to have this opportunity to serve as President of this
prestigious organization.
Under the leadership of President Nakia Tetter and his superb Chapter Executive
Committee (CEC), the 2015 -2016 program year ended in great success. The
Montgomery Chapter not only celebrated its 40th anniversary, but also received
the Platinum Award at the 2016 National PDT in Anaheim, CA. The Platinum
Award is one of the highest awards offered to AGA chapters for outstanding
performance in achieving Chapter Recognition Points.
From being just a member of AGA, to serving on several committees, to now
serving as President, I have seen the many tangible and intangible benefits AGA
has to offer. Along with the brilliant, energetic, and creative CEC, we have been
constantly working to provide a program year that will serve each and every
member.
In an effort to help members and non-members earn the Certified Government
Financial Manager (CGFM) designation, we are transitioning from offering only
luncheons to now offering workshops with CPE hours. For members that wish to
obtain the CGFM, Courtney Bruce, CGFM chair, has revitalized the studying
process! The CGFM study group is now delivered to participating members via
SKYPE.
As we know, anything that does not change will not grow. Therefore, as we go
about making these changes, we ask for your patience and support. The
Montgomery Chapter is truly a group in which each member can learn and grow
from other member’s knowledge and experience. We also ask that members help
us grow by providing feedback, supporting luncheons, workshops, webinars,
seminars, and community projects. We encourage members to bring a guest or
two along. It is each individual’s effort and thought that will bring forth an
outstanding organization.
Finally, I would like to thank all CEC members present and past that have
sacrificed their time and shared their vision for keeping the Montgomery Chapter
one of the premier chapters of the National Association of Government
Accountants. I would also like to thank each of our 300+ members for
participating in one way or another.
2016 – 2017 Montgomery Chapter AGA: “Onward and Upward”
Marcus Johnson, CGFM
AGA’S MISSION:
AGA fosters learning, certification, leadership
and collaboration for professional and
stakeholders committed to advancing government
accountability
THEME: “Onward and Upward”
THE CAPITAL CITY FOCUS
UPCOMING EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 1:
JOURNAL ARTICLE SUBMISSION DUE
SEPTEMBER 8:
CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP KICK-OFF
SEPTEMBER 20-21:
INTERNAL CONTROL
AND FRAUD PREVENTION TRAINING IN
WASHINGTON OR VIRTUAL (14 CPEs)
OCT 4:
SHARED SERVICES SUMMIT IN WASHINGTON
MESSAGE FROM CHAPTER PRESIDENT
AGA NATIONAL PDT
AGA TRAININGS AND EVENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
TOPICS
CHAPTER NEWS
CEC COMMITTEE DIRECTORY
STAY UPDATED WITH
MONTGOMERY CHAPTER NEWSLETTER
CONNECT TO AGA
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AGA National Website: http://www.agacgfm.org
AGA Montgomery Website: http://www.montgomeryaga.org
Sandra Steele and Marilyn Monroe (impersonator) Gathelyn, Ramona, Marilyn Monroe (impersonator),
Nicole and Deborah
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2016 National Professional Development Training was held July 17-20 in Anaheim, CA
National AGA thanks all for attending and hope to see you at PDT 2017 in Boston, MA.
PDT offers more than
Professional Training
and CPEs.
PDT also offers
networking and fun
with peers. .
Hollywood Here I Come!
Carol, AGA Sacramento President,
Chi, Romona, Nicole and Gathelyn
AGA Montgomery Chapter’s Nakia Tetter, Immediate Past President was presented
with the Platinum Award. The Platinum Award is one of the highest awards offered to
AGA Chapters for outstanding performance in achieving chapter recognition points.
Double Take?
No!
We Won Again
for the 2015-2016
Program Year
All Smiles?
AGA Training and Events Internal Control & Fraud
Prevention Training
Sept. 20-21, 2016 | 14 CPE | Washington or Virtual
| $525.00
This event has a rich history of providing the "latest and
greatest" developments; together, we can find
solutions, and make a difference in our workplace and
the government finance profession. The agenda
includes a range of timely and valuable information
including: fraud detection, data analytics, improper
payments and risks with government payment cards.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Register now for the 2016 Internal Control & Fraud
Prevention Training, Sept. 20–21 at the Ronald Reagan
Building & International Trade Center, Washington,
D.C..
More than 95 percent of surveyed 2015 Internal Control & Fraud
Prevention Training attendees said they would recommend this
training to their colleagues.
Keynote Speaker: Cynthia Cooper
Best-selling author, consultant and internationally
recognized speaker on ethical leadership, fraud
prevention, detection, and corporate governance best
practices. For her role in uncovering fraud at
WorldCom, one of the largest corporate frauds in
history, she was named one of Time Magazine's
Persons of the Year.
Register Today: Traing and Event Registration
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Announcements
Alabama Department of Revenue Career Fair
Thursday, September 15, 2016
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Mobile Marriott, 3101 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL
All AGA Montgmery Chapter Members are Encouraged to
Take the CFO Survey
Take the CFO Survey and AGA will award $300 to the AGA chapter that
has the highest response rate for the CFO Survey, and $200 and $100 to
the chapters with the second- and third-highest rates.
With the upcoming presidential election and all the demands being
placed upon the CFO and financial community, what are the management
issues that concern you, and what should be the management priorities of
the incoming administration?
These management priorities will affect everyone in government financial
management — federal, state and local. Let your voice be heard and reward our
Montgomery Chapter today!
CGFM Intensive Review Course and Exams
Sign up for AGA’s Intensive Review Course with CGFM examinations included –
it’s a great opportunity to review the course material with a knowledgeable
instructor and complete your CGFM!
The Intensive Review Course (IRC), offering up to 18 CPEs, will be held in
Alexandria, Va., Oct. 13–14, 2016. The class will run 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. both days. The
cost of the course for qualified participants is as follows:
$375 for AGA members
$425 for non-members
SPECIAL BONUS: The CGFM examinations are offered at no additional cost to
course attendees — a $375 savings!
The CGFM examinations can be taken by appointment only at Pearson
Professional Testing Centers from Oct. 15, 2016 – Feb. 28, 2017, using vouchers
provided by AGA.
Before You Register, Please Read
Registration
To participate in this event, individuals must: Be accepted into the CGFM
program. Pre-register for this event. Note: Only current CGFM candidates will be
able to register for this event. Walk-ins will not be accepted.
Cancellation Deadline
Refunds, less a $25 processing fee per registrant, will be granted for cancellation
requests received in writing by Sept. 26, 2016. Refunds will not be granted after
this date.
Note: If a candidate is not able to attend this training, AGA will not issue the
candidate credit toward any future event. Registration Deadline: Registrations
will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Space is limited, and the event
may fill up and close before the registration deadline, so we encourage you to sign
up early. Registrations will not be accepted after Sept. 30.
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Article Submission Guidelines & Information
The Journal team seeks original content to add to and create conversation about important topics in government
financial management. To submit, email [email protected].
Article Submission Deadlines
Winter: September 1
Spring: December 1
Process
AGA's Journal Editorial Board chooses themes for issues that it believes the government financial management community will find compelling, relevant and
timely. However, we solicit and accept high-quality, thoughtful articles on a wide range of government financial management topics and may publish articles that
do not relate directly to the themes. The Journal will accept material that provides practical insights into any aspect of government financial management. Authors
are encouraged to submit articles for review. The Journal Editorial Board is particularly interested in articles from practitioners.
To be eligible for consideration, submitted material must be:
no more than 2,500 words;
original work that has not been previously published;
submitted to the editor at [email protected];
using endnote rather than footnote format;
accompanied by a 50-word (or fewer) abstract and concise author biographies;
accompanied (when applicable) by no more than four charts or graphs, which should be submitted as raw data; and
accompanied (when applicable) by concise sidebars.
If you have any questions about the Journal, please contact [email protected].
Ethics questions
The Journal includes ethics questions each month, which are submitted by readers and answered by our ethics expert. Do you have an ethics question you want
answered? Please submit your anonymous question so it may be reviewed and responded to by an expert on ethics. Anonymous questions, and related answers,
may be published in the Journal and/or other AGA publications. We reserve the right to restrict or edit submitted content.
Read the entire report at: IP SERIES+Communications
Topics
The keys to solving complex problems are communications and collaboration Intergovernmental Partnership Collaboration Series
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2016 GFOAA Summer Conference & Training Program
August 17 - 19, 2016
Hampton Inn and Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front
25518 Perdido Beach Blvd.
Orange Beach, AL 36561 | 251-923-4400
The Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy has approved the conference for 16 hours of CPE,
including 4.5 hours of accounting and auditing CPE.
A block of rooms have been reserved. The special room rate will be available until July 31st or until the group block
is sold-out, whichever comes first. Click here for room reservations or call 251-923-4400. The Group Code is GFA.
(Registration cancellation policy: There is a $50 processing fee for cancellation/refund requests received prior to August 2. The registration fee is non-
refundable for cancellation requests received on/after August 2. The fee may not be transferred to future conferences.)
Tickets
$300.00 GFOAA Member Attendee Ticket
$250.00 Early bird rate GFOAA Member before July 31
$125.00 Emeritus Member - CPE Credit (No CPE - Rate Available)
$350.00 Non-GFOAA Member Attendee Ticket
$325.00 Early bird rate Non-GFOAA Member before July 31
$50.00 Social Event Ticket (Reception/Dinner)
For more information please click the links below for the meeting website.
GFOAA Summer Conference
Montgomery Chapter Meeting/Event Information
What’s AGA Membership WORTH?
Join us and learn more about the benefits of being an AGA Member!
September 08, 2016
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Alabama Department of Archives and History
(Milo B. Howard Auditorium)
Montgomery, Alabama 36130
All Tickets
$5.00
Join us as we kick off the new membership year!
Come learn about the many membership benefits offered by AGA.
Lunch by Newk’s Eatery
*Sandwich of your choice, chips, pasta salad, and dessert
*Salad box, Salad of your choice, breadsticks and dessert
*Drinks will be provided
Parking: Adams Avenue Parking Lot and Street Parking
Do not park in spaces marked “Volunteer” or “Visitor” during business hours
2016 - 2017 Member-Only
Webinar Free Offerings
CAROI Playbook: Successfully
Implementing Cooperative Audit
Aug. 10 | 2-3 p.m. | 1 CPE | FOS: AUD
Networking Up
Nov. 1 | 2-3 p.m. | 1 CPE | FOS: PD
The Fraud Tools: Case Studies Feb. 23, 2017 | 2-3 p.m. | 1 CPE | FOS: AUD
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2016 SEIAF/SWIAF JOINT MEETING Tuesday, September 13, 2016 3:00 PM
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Omni Royal Orleans Hotel
New Orleans, LA 70130 | 504-529-5333
The Forums are offering 15 CPEs at a cost of $395.
The Forums have secured a nightly rate of $122 plus taxes (single or double).
This special room rate will be available until Friday, August 19, 2016 5PM CDT.
The Southwest and Southeastern Intergovernmental Audit Forums (SEIAF/SWIAF) meeting sessions will
include trends in cyber security, fraud detection, bitcoin, darknets, social media, and a writing workshop.
(Cancellations are not permitted and no refunds will be issued.
Attendees can substitute their registration for a different person until September 7th.)
CGFM Study Group Meet: Every Tuesday
Time: 7:30 P.M.
Plan to join in the next study group starting on September 13, 2016 If you have not purchased your study guides yet, you can still attend the sessions. Search for the study group Skype profile by searching email address, [email protected]. Select the profile that does not have a picture. To verify that you have the correct profile, send a message via Skype and await a response. If you have any trouble finding the profile, please contact CGFM Chair, Coutney Bruce at [email protected]
Study By Skype From The Comfort
Of Your Home
Next Section Study Guide 2
Treasurer
Kimwana Robinson
Alabama Dept. of Medicaid
Financial Secretary
Beverlyn Dean
Department of Revenue
Secretary
LaTika Stepp
City of Montgomery
Assistant Secretary
LaTreeka Williams
City of Montgomery
Accountability
Carmen Leonard
Harvey Farrior
Wendolyn Perdue
Audit
Josh Walters
Mildred Heard
Krystal Dinkins
Awards & Nominations
Carolyn Rhodes
Bylaws and Procedures
Margie Toney
Marcus Johnson, CGFM
President
ADPH Bureau of Financial Services
Office: (334) 206-5559
e-mail: [email protected]
Emma Cole
President-Elect
Troy University Montgomery
(334) 832-7292
Nakia Tetter, CGFM
Immediate Past President
State Military Dept.
Career Opportunities and Resources
Saketa Wilkerson
Communications
Rosa Robinson
Community Service
Teresa Toby
Wandell Williams
Education
LaShawn Pierce
Kennesha Richardson
LaTaya Lucas
Professional Certification
Courtney Bruce
Programs
Shenika Harris-Davenport
Nicole Boswell
Meeting & Registrations
Sheila Bronson
Josh Walters
Memberships
Jonathan West
Mentorship
LaTreeka Williams
Sandra Steele
Rachel Chou
Scholarships
Kay Wilson
William Waldroff
Lorraine DeRamus
Michael Rushing
Technology
David Smith
Webmaster
Roshanda McKinnon
AGA Montgomery Chapter
2016-2017 Officers and Directors
V O L U M E X X I I S S U E X
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Financials
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