AGA’s 2026 Internal Control & Fraud Prevention Training (Fraud'26) brings together a broad audience of nearly 1,000 federal, state and local government financial professionals. Earn up to 14 of NASBA-approved continuing professional education (CPE) credits.

  • In-Person Participants: All-Inclusive. Choose between three (3) concurrent breakout sessions. Attend any of the sessions below.

  • Virtual Participants: Attend one (1) pre-selected breakout session. 

  • All sessions will be recorded and archived and available for one year (no CPE for recorded sessions).

  • All times listed are Eastern Time.

REGISTER TODAY!

Tuesday, September 22, 7:45 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Room: Atrium

Tuesday, September 22, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

  • Room: Atrium

Tuesday, September 22, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

  • Room: Atrium Hall
Fraud is everywhere, and understanding the human behaviors behind it is key to prevention. Drawing on his experience as an FBI Special Agent, Tom shares real-world investigative techniques while exploring the ethical and behavioral factors that drive fraud and deception. Participants will learn how individuals rationalize unethical actions, how investigators... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Tom Simon
Former FBI Special Agent, Licensed Private Investigator and Forensic Accountant

Tuesday, September 22, 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Tuesday, September 22, 12:05 PM - 1:05 PM

  • Room: Atrium

Tuesday, September 22, 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Tuesday, September 22, 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM

  • Room: Atrium Hall
The Inspector General Act mandates that Offices of Inspectors General (OIGs) prevent, deter, and detect fraud, waste and abuse. What does that prevention piece actually look like? What are OIGs doing today in this area and what new approaches might we see in the future? Join this panel of federal... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Nicole Murley
Acting Inspector General
EPA
Speaker
Stephen Ravas
Inspector General
Farm Credit Administration
Speaker
Robert Steinau
Acting Inspector General
NASA

Wednesday, September 23, 7:45 AM - 4:45 PM

  • Room: Atrium

Wednesday, September 23, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

  • Room: Atrium

Wednesday, September 23, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Wednesday, September 23, 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Wednesday, September 23, 12:05 PM - 1:05 PM

  • Room: Atrium

Wednesday, September 23, 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Wednesday, September 23, 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM

  • Room: Atrium Hall
Cecilie Fjellhøy shares her remarkable story of surviving one of the world's most notorious online romance scams, which inspired Netflix's widely viewed documentary The Tinder Swindler. Through her firsthand experience, she explores the lessons surrounding trust, deception, and resilience in today's digital world. Cecilie examines how sophisticated fraudsters exploit human psychology,... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Speaker
Cecilie Fjellhoy
Leading Advocate for Fraud Awareness and Victim Support / Subject of Netflix The Tinder Swindler