AGA’s 2025 Professional Development Training: Conference Schedule

AGA’s Virtual Professional Development Training (PDT) brings together a broad audience of thousands of federal, state and local government financial professionals. Earn up to 14 of NASBA-approved continuing professional education (CPE) credits. We fully understand that getting approval for travel and training may be more challenging this year. That’s why we’ve created a justification toolkit to help you clearly outline the costs and demonstrate the tangible benefits of your attendance.

All sessions will be recorded and archived and available for one year (no CPE for recorded sessions).
All times listed are Eastern Time.

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Mon, Jul 28
Tue, Jul 29

Monday, July 28, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

M101: Opening Plenary: GAO's Vision for the Future

What are GAO's priorities for the coming year? Hear from U.S. Comptroller General Gene Dodaro about what's gone well in government, what could be improved, and what citizens should expect from the federal government with regards to accountability for funds spent in delivery of public services. ...

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Moderator

Ann Ebberts MS, PMP

CEO

AGA

Speaker

Hon. Gene L. Dodaro CGFM

Comptroller General

Federal

M108: Securing the Future: Cybersecurity Risk Management and the Role of SSAE 18

Speaker(s)

Kieran Hennessy
Moderator

Patrick Bevill
Speaker
Tony Wang
Speaker

FOS: ITT (Information Technology-Technical)

M109: Treasury Transformation: Leveraging Automation to Revolutionize Finance and Accounting Operations

Speaker(s)

Mallory Singley
Moderator

FOS: ACC (Accounting)

M110: What You Need to Know to Perform Financial Audits in 2025: Changes to the GAO/CIGIE Financial Audit Manual

Speaker(s)

Dawn Simpson
Moderator

Robert Dacey JD, CGFM, CPA
Speaker

FOS: AUDG (Auditing Governmental)

Federal

Monday, July 28, 12:25 PM - 1:30 PM

Awards Ceremony & Lunch Break

Monday, July 28, 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM

M111: Big Bang System Modernization — You Can Do It Too!

Speaker(s)

Leslie Casson Stevens
Moderator

FOS: CSA (Computer Software & Applications)

M112: Enhancing Audit Transparency with Evolving Technologies

Speaker(s)

Troy Villemaire
Moderator

FOS: AUDG (Auditing Governmental)

Federal

M113: Ethical Dilemmas with Artificial Intelligence

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Jennifer Paperman
Moderator

Megan Gaillard CGFM, CPA, CIA, CGAP, CRMA, CFE, CISA, CIGA
Speaker

FOS: BETH (Behavioral Ethics)

M114: Federal ERM Implementation: Updates, Challenges and Best Practices

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James McKay MBA, CICA, CGMS
Moderator

Christopher Coppenbarger JD,MA
Speaker
Victor Velez Machado, CPA, CFE CGFM
Speaker

FOS: ACCG (Accounting Governmental)

M115: Leading Through Uncertainty in 2025 and Beyond

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Karen Brown CGFM, CPA, CGMA
Moderator

Eric Fonseca
Speaker
Salim Mawani CGFM, CPA
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FOS: PD (Personal Development)

Monday, July 28, 2:20 PM - 2:35 PM

Transition to Next Session/Break

Monday, July 28, 2:35 PM - 3:25 PM

M116: Inherently Governmental in Transition: Strategies for Success in Today's Administration

Speaker(s)

Robin Gardner
Moderator

FOS: MGMT (Management Services)

M117: Let Data Drive Transformation Decisions

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Stephanie Bartlett
Moderator

FOS: FINT (Finance-Technical)

M118: Optimizing Resources: Strategies for Cost Efficiency at State and Local Agencies

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Jeffrey Bankowski
Moderator

FOS: MGMT (Management Services)

State/Local/Tribal

M119: The Eternal Budget Optimist — How to Live in the Upside-Down

Speaker(s)

Courtney Timberlake CGFM
Moderator

FOS: ACCG (Accounting Governmental)

M120: Transformative Leadership: NextWave Capstone Project Highlights

Speaker(s)

Charles Moka
Moderator

FOS: PD (Personal Development)

Monday, July 28, 3:25 PM - 3:40 PM

Stretch Break

Monday, July 28, 3:40 PM - 4:55 PM

M121: Blockchain and Digital Asset Adoption in the United States

Speaker(s)

Kyle Burgess
Moderator

FOS: BMO (Business Management & Organization)

M122: Emerging Issues in State and Local Governments

Speaker(s)

Josh Winfrey CPA
Moderator

Joel Black CPA
Speaker
Shelby Kerns
Speaker

FOS: ACCG (Accounting Governmental)

State/Local/Tribal

M123: Nation by the Numbers: The FY 2024 Financial Report of the US Government and Audit

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R. Scott Bell CGFM, MBA
Moderator

Anne Sit-williams
Speaker
Dawn Simpson
Speaker

FOS: ACCG (Accounting Governmental)

M124: Safeguarding Federal Resources: Strategies to Combat Fraud Risks

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Nic Masarone
Moderator

Catherine Van Hoesen
Speaker

FOS: ACCG (Accounting Governmental)

M125: AI in the Information Age

Speaker(s)

Andrew Weidenhamer
Moderator

FOS: ITT (Information Technology-Technical)

Tuesday, July 29, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

T101: Career Pivots: Considering a Move to the Private Sector

Speaker(s)

Maribel Langas Miller MPA, CGFM
Moderator

FOS: PD (Personal Development)

T102: Closing the Gaps: Enhancing Efficiency and Financial Integrity in Government Operations

Speaker(s)

Renata Miskell
Moderator

Matthew Garber
Speaker

FOS: ACCG (Accounting Governmental)

T103: Enhancing Budget Processes: A Federal Success Story

FOS: FINT (Finance-Technical)

Federal

T104: From Fax Machines to Fast Machines! — Speeding Up Government IT Modernization with Business Transformation Solutions

Speaker(s)

Joe Ditchett
Moderator

FOS: ITT (Information Technology-Technical)

T105: New Visions for Data-Centric Oversight

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Beryl Davis CGFM, CPA
Moderator

Brien Lorenze
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Michael O'Rourke
Speaker
Taka Ariga
Speaker
Tina Kim
Speaker

FOS: ITT (Information Technology-Technical)

Tuesday, July 29, 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Stretch Break

Tuesday, July 29, 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

T106: Creating a Culture of Integrity

Speaker(s)

Allison McLeod
Moderator

FOS: REGETH (Regulatory Ethics)

T107: Creative and Critical Thinking For Transformational Auditing and Leadership

Speaker(s)

Thomas Devine
Moderator

FOS: AUD (Auditing)

T108: Opportunists versus Organized Fraud Groups — Who Targets Federal Programs and What Are the Lessons for Prevention?

Speaker(s)

Gabrielle Fagan
Moderator
Tonita Gillich
Moderator

Jasmina Clyburn
Speaker
Yue Pui Chin
Speaker

FOS: AUDG (Auditing Governmental)

T109: Strengthening Fraud Detection and Program Integrity in Government Programs

Speaker(s)

Jim Ansberry
Moderator

Eugene Gray
Speaker

FOS: ACC (Accounting)

T110: WCFs: Drivers of Agency Efficiencies

Speaker(s)

Alexander Plott
Moderator

FOS: BMO (Business Management & Organization)

Tuesday, July 29, 11:20 AM - 11:35 AM

Transition to Next Session/Break

Tuesday, July 29, 11:35 AM - 12:25 PM

T111: Empowering Audit Response with Generative AI: Audit Support Concierge in Action

Speaker(s)

Jon Edge
Moderator

FOS: CSA (Computer Software & Applications)

T112: FASAB Update

Speaker(s)

Leigha Kiger
Moderator

FOS: ACCG (Accounting Governmental)

Federal

T113: Navigating Change: The Impact of New Quality Management Standards on Stakeholders

Speaker(s)

Courtney Myers CGFM
Moderator

FOS: AUDG (Auditing Governmental)

T114: Transforming Financial Operations: Strategic Restructuring for Enhanced Efficiency

Speaker(s)

Vanessa Raba PMP
Moderator

FOS: BMO (Business Management & Organization)

T115: What’s the Bottom Line on Improper Payments?

Speaker(s)

David Zavada CPA
Moderator

FOS: ACCG (Accounting Governmental)

Tuesday, July 29, 12:25 PM - 1:30 PM

Awards Ceremony & Lunch Break

Tuesday, July 29, 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM

T116: Build Public Trust With Citizen-Centric Budget Reporting

FOS: ACCG (Accounting Governmental)

State/Local/Tribal

T117: Efficiency in the Age of DOGE

Speaker(s)

Mary Goldsmith
Moderator

FOS: AUDG (Auditing Governmental)

T118: Keeping the Bank of Uncle Sam Efficient and Safe from Fraud

Speaker(s)

Robert Shea
Moderator

FOS: FINT (Finance-Technical)

Federal

T119: Leading Through Change: Navigating Workforce, Process and Technology Shifts in the Evolving Government Landscape

Speaker(s)

Mark Donar
Moderator

Beth Anne Killoran
Speaker

FOS: MGMT (Management Services)

T120: Modernizing Public Sector Services, Navigating the Path to Digital Transformation

Speaker(s)

Dana Bolton
Moderator

FOS: CSA (Computer Software & Applications)

Tuesday, July 29, 2:20 PM - 2:35 PM

Transition to Next Session/Break

Tuesday, July 29, 2:35 PM - 3:25 PM

T121: Applying Pareto's 80/20 Rule to Leadership

Speaker(s)

Renita Bonner
Moderator

Steve Vetter CGFM, CPA
Speaker

FOS: PD (Personal Development)

T122: GASB Update

Speaker(s)

Scott DeViney CPA
Moderator

Lisa Parker CPA, CGMA
Speaker

FOS: ACCG (Accounting Governmental)

State/Local/Tribal

T123: Modernizing Financial Management Solutions for Federal Agencies

Speaker(s)

Joseph Wiegold
Moderator

FOS: FINT (Finance-Technical)

Federal

T124: Tech-Driven Integrity: Fighting Fraud, Waste, and Abuse

Speaker(s)

Scott Nemeroff CFE, CIA
Moderator

FOS: ACCG (Accounting Governmental)

T125: The Future of Government Budgeting: AI, Automation and Data-Driven Decision-Making

Speaker(s)

Joseph Hungate CGFM
Moderator

FOS: FINT (Finance-Technical)

Tuesday, July 29, 3:25 PM - 3:40 PM

Stretch Break

Tuesday, July 29, 3:40 PM - 4:55 PM

T126: Closing Plenary Session: The Science of Happiness: Strategies for Feeling Better in Challenging Times

Dr. Santos will provide an overview of scientifically-validated strategies that government financial professionals can use to feel better— especially during challenging times. We'll explore strategies for changing behavior and thought patterns and regulating emotions. Learners will leave with strategies for challenging unhelpful thought patterns, generating more positive emotions, and handling... ...read more...

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Monday, July 28, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

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Ann Ebberts MS, PMP

CEO

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Hon. Gene L. Dodaro CGFM

Comptroller General

GAO

Monday, July 28, 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

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Tuesday, July 29, 3:25 PM - 3:40 PM

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Laurie Santos

Cognitive Scientist and Yale Professor

Yale University