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Keynote Speakers |
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David M. Walker on 21st Century Changes, Challenges, and Opportunities
Moderator:
Gerald Silva, San Jose City Auditor
Wednesday, May 24, 8:15-9:05 am |
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Cynthia Cooper on WorldCom Warnings: What Went Wrong and the Implications for Government
Moderator: Gloria Pilotti, Regional Inspector General, U.S. Department of Education Sacramento, California
Thursday, May 25, 9:00-10:30 am |
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Plenary Sessions |
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Facing Long-Term Fiscal Challenges: Issues, Effects, and Solutions
Addressing the nation’s long-term fiscal imbalance at all levels of government constitutes a major transformational challenge that may take a generation or more to resolve.
Given the size of the current budget deficit we may not be able to grow our way out of this problem—tough choices will be required. This panel will discuss: what are the
key fiscal challenges at the federal, state, and local levels;
what approaches are needed to address the concerns; what can auditors do to communicate this message to others?
Wednesday, May 24, 9:05-10:15 am
Moderator:
Elaine M. Howle, California State Auditor
Speakers:
Elizabeth G. Hill, Legislative Analyst, State of California
David M. Walker, Comptroller General, U.S. Goverment Accountability Office |
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Center for Digital Government: Internet Applications and Websites That Work
The Internet and the World Wide Web have significantly altered the way citizens interact with government, making it easier for them to get information and assistance,
identify and obtain services, file applications and taxes, and conduct various transactions. It has also changed the way governments at all levels exchange and
integrate information and has placed more emphasis on data integrity, security, and privacy. The Executive Director of the Center for Digital Government will
discuss current trends in government internet applications for auditors along with strategies to improve web services integration and architecture, and by building better user-friendly websites.
Wednesday, May 24, 3:05-4:20 pm
Moderator:
Elaine M. Howle, California State Auditor
Speaker:
Cathilea Robinett, Executive Director, Center for Digital Government
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Microsoft Presentation: Technology and Auditing: Trends, Tools, and Challenges
Future changes in IT technology will significantly alter the auditing landscape.
This trend will continue to accelerate and create challenges for the audit professional.
Learn how Microsoft deals with a host of technological issues and trends in an audit environment.
This session will discuss emerging devices and evolving software platforms which can be used to focus on work flow
collaboration and technology tools supporting greater auditing automation and reporting.
Thursday, May 25, 8:00-9:00 am
Moderator:
Steve Jue, Seattle Field Office Manager, U.S. GAO, Seattle, Washington
Speaker:
Rod Winters,
General Auditor, Microsoft Corporation
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Aftermath of Katrina/Rita and National Preparedness and Response
Hurricanes Katrina/Rita resulted in catastrophic damage on a scale seemingly unimaginable in the United States.
In the aftermath of the hurricanes, governments at all levels are reviewing natural disaster preparedness, response,
and recovery procedures. Panelists from the federal, state, and local level will address lessons learned from the
hurricane response in addition to how auditors have played a role in ensuring accountability and oversight of recovery efforts.
Thursday, May 25, 3:05-4:35 pm
Moderator:
Steve Morgan, City Auditor, Austin, Texas
Speakers:
Dr. Frances L. Edwards, Director, Master of Public Administration Program and Associate Professor, San Jose State University
Ronald L. Jones, Chief Examiner of Public Accounts¸ Alabama Department of Examiners of Public Accounts
Richard L. Skinner, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Session #1 - Wednesday, May 24, 10:35 - 12:00 pm
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Identifying Future Trends and Their Impact on Government: Implications for Auditors
This panel will provide an analysis of relevant trends and factors shaping public policy and highlights the major forces shaping our society, our political climate and our world, along with their implications for government. These trends transcend specific issues and cut across traditional policy areas. Session presentations will allow auditors to understand future trends and patterns of change and how to anticipate those yet to come. Material will be drawn from the recent Council of State Government's report "Trends in America: Charting the Course Ahead", and Stanford Research Institute's Consulting Business Intelligence's SCAN program.
Moderator: Helen Hsing, Managing Director, Strategic Planning and External Liaison, U.S. Government Accountability Office
Speakers:
Keon S. Chi, PhD, Senior Fellow and Editor-in-Chief "The Book of the States”, Council of State Government
Thomas M. McKenna, PhD, Senior Consultant, Stanford Research Institute Consulting Business Intelligence |
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Audit Issues Related to Postemployment Employee Benefits
The costs that governments incur when they provide post employment benefits other than pensions (OPEB) typically post employment healthcare benefits can be a significant financial commitment.
Many states and local government have just begun grappling with the financial implications of disclosing
unfunded OPEB costs which by one estimate could exceed $1 trillion nationwide.
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) has issued Statement 45 which will require in 2007
that states and most large cities report the costs and future financial obligations of OPEB.
Our panel will discuss the implications of GASB 45 for state and local budgets, strategies for funding
OPEB costs, and what role auditors can play in assessing the effect of OPEB.
Moderator: David Sundstrom, Auditor-Controller, Orange County, California
Speakers:
Robert H. Attmore, Chairman, Governmental Accounting Standards Board
John E. Bartel, President, Bartel Associates, LLC
Gabe Petek,
Director,Credit Market Services
, Standard and Poors |
| #5 |
Yellow Book Update and Discussion of 2006 Exposure Draft
An exposure draft for the Yellow Book should be available in the spring of 2006 and may include changes related
to data reliability and evidence, audit quality assurance, nonaudit services, and use of GAGAS with other standards,
among other topics. Come to this interactive session with your questions and concerns about the new Yellow Book.
Moderator: Jerry Herr, Milwaukee County Auditor
Speakers:
Jeanette M. Franzel, Director, Financial Management and Assurance, U.S. GAO
Jeffrey C. Steinhoff, Managing Director, Financial Management and Assurance, U.S. GAO |
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Session #2 - Wednesday, May 24, 1:15 - 2:45 pm
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Got IT Audit? A Workshop on Developing an IT Audit Function and Building IT Expertise among Regular Audit Staff
Increasingly, audit offices need IT audit expertise to assess the effectiveness of government programs. Such expertise may reside in an IT
group within the audit office, among regular audit staff, or with contractors. Such IT audit expertise is essential to developing mission-critical
competencies that can be used to effectively evaluate government programs. At the same time, it is difficult to attract and retain highly skilled IT audit staff.
Today's managers are challenged to identify curriculum that is designed to bring generalist auditors up to speed on IT audit functions in addition to enriching the knowledge base
of experienced in-house IT auditors.
Moderator: Richard Norment, Assistant to the Comptroller for County Audit, Division of County Audits, Comptroller of the Treasury, Nashville, Tennessee
Speakers:
Jim Arnette, Assistant Director over Information Systems, State of Tennessee, Comptroller of the Treasury, Division of County Audit
Michelle J. Baur, Manager, IT Audit Support Unit, California State Auditors Office
Karl Heins, Director, IT Audit, University of California Auditors Office
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Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Update
Learn about the latest happenings at the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
This interactive session features GASB's Chairman, Robert Attmore, who will provide an overview of GASB's
latest standards, key projects, and other initiatives. Bring your questions as this promises to be a
very interactive session.
GASB is an independent, private-sector, not-for-profit organization that—through an open and thorough
due process—establishes and improves standards of financial accounting and reporting for U.S. state and
local governments. GASB standards help to ensure that those who finance government or who participate in the
financing process have access to relevant, reliable, and understandable information that assists them to make better, more informed decisions.
Governments and the accounting industry recognize the GASB as the official source of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
for state and local governments.
Moderator: Harriet Richardson, Director of Performance Audits, City and County of San Francisco
Speaker:
Robert H. Attmore, Chairman, Governmental Accounting Standards Board |
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Report of the Domestic Working Group on Opportunities for Improving Grant Accountability
Government agencies use grants as an important tool to achieve goals and support many important programs such as healthcare, transportation, and education. The Federal Government will spend approximately $450 billion in grants in 2006, so it is important to ensure that these funds are properly used and the desired results achieved. A panel of federal, state, and local officials will discuss an October 2005 report of the Domestic Working Group “Guide to Opportunities for Improving Grant Accountability” which identifies specific steps taken by various agencies for better managing grants. The intent is to share useful and innovative approaches taken, so that others can consider using them. This guide is intended not to simply identify areas of improvement, but to provide specific examples of how organizations have already successfully implemented new practices or are in the process of doing so.
Moderator: Nikki L.Tinsley, CPA, Senior Manager/Consultant, Mosley & Associates
Speakers:
Lynn Canton, Deputy Comptroller, State Services New York Office of the State Comptroller
Johnnie E. Frazier, Inspector General, U.S. Dept. of Commerce
Melissa Heist, Assistant Inspector General of Audit, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Session #3 - Thursday, May 25, 10:45 - 12:00 pm
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The Latest on Governance and Auditing Reforms in the Public Sector
The ramifications of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) are in the news daily. SOX legislation has enormously impacted audits of publicly-traded companies, and the ripple effect is felt by audit organizations and audited entities globally including the public sector. The panel will discuss the how SOX is affecting the public sector in areas such as auditing profession oversight, auditor independence, corporate responsibility, and internal control requirements. Moderator: Alexis Dow, Metro Auditor, Portland , Oregon
Speakers:
Jeanette M. Franzel, Director, Financial Management and Assurance, U.S. GAO
Jeffrey C. Steinhoff, Managing Director, Financial Management and Assurance, U.S. GAO
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Data Reliability and Quality Assurance: How Much Is Enough?
How reliable is the data used to generate analysis critical to your audit report's findings and recommendations? What standards should you follow to ensure adequate data reliability and quality assurance? What type of quality assurances policies and procedures do federal, state, and local auditors use and can they be streamlined without sacrificing data integrity and reliability? An intergovernmental panel from federal, state, and local government will share their experiences in addressing these issues, so come prepared with your questions and comments.
Moderator: Melanie Chesney, Director, Performance Audit, Office of the Arizona Auditor General
Speakers:
Jane Bannon, Audit Program Manager, Administration and Finance Division, Office of the Inspector General, USDA
Saboohi Currim, Audit Manager, City of Torrance, California
Nancy Glynn, Audit Director, Data Analysis, Virginia Auditor of Public Accounts
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Changing the Way Auditors Learn: Innovations in Auditor Training and E-Learning
Audit organizations are constantly being challenged to keep their employees current on the latest methodologies, standards,
and technology. This session invites you to learn about innovations in auditor training, explore the latest developments in
e-learning, and guide you through the process of redesigning your training program. There will be a brief demonstration of the
latest tools available to auditors followed by a discussion of what various auditing institutions are doing to revamp their training programs.
Moderator: Jerry Carroll, Director of Internal Audit, Clark County, Nevada
Speakers:
Glen Fowler, Training and Recruiting Manager, California State Auditors Office
Nikki L.Tinsley, CPA, Senior Manager/Consultant, Mosley & Associates
Carol Willet, Chief Learning Officer, U.S. GAO
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Session #4 - Thursday, May 25, 1:15 - 2:45 pm
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Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Update
Representatives from the federal Office of Management and Budget will provide an overview of current and emerging financial management and accountability topics as well as an update on OMB's Program Assessment Rating Tool, among other topics. This will be an interactive session so come prepared with your questions and comments.
Moderator: Bernice Steinhardt, Director, Strategic Issues, U.S. GAO
Speakers:
Samuel T, Mok, Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Department of Labor
Robert Shea, Counselor to the Deputy Director for Management, Office of Management and Budget
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| #16 |
Human Capital Challenges Facing Audit Offices
A high-performing organization needs a dynamic, results-oriented workforce with the requisite talents, multidisciplinary knowledge,
and up-to-date skills to address the emerging challenges facing the nation in the 21st century.
An aging government workforce as well as growing competition for the best and brightest new employees
makes it imperative that government at all levels equip itself with the tools necessary to recruit,
retain, and reward top talent. Some key challenges that panelists will address include strategic workforce planning;
changing demographics and the generational shift in the workplace; recruiting and retaining talent; and pay-for-performance systems,
among other topics.
Moderator: David Sheppard, Regional Inspector General, U.S. Department of Commerce
Speakers:
Johnnie E. Frazier, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Commerce
Elaine M. Howle, California State Auditor
Marta Brito Perez, Associate Director for Human Capital Leadership and Merit System Accountability, U.S. Office of Personnel Management
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Ferreting out Fraud and Abuse: New Tools and Standards for Auditors
Recent high-profile and well-publicized fraud cases and audit failures such as Enron and WorldCom,
as well as public-sector abuses such as unauthorized purchase card transactions, have heightened the need for more sophisticated fraud detection
techniques, stronger internal controls, and greater compliance with various fraud standards. During this session panelists will highlight
new techniques for identifying fraud in the areas of data mining, fraud analysis, and forensic auditing, among others as well as new developments
with various fraud standards.
Moderator: Richard Arrow, Auditor-Controller, Marin County, California
Speaker:
David L. Cotton, CPA, CFE, CGFM,
Chairman, Cotton & Company LLC
John Kelly,
Assistant Director, Financial Management and Assurance,
U.S. GAO
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