Sunday, July 27, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Registration Open

Sunday, July 27, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

First-Time Attendee Meet-Up

Sunday, July 27, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

AGA Past National President and Treasurer Council Luncheon Meeting

Sunday, July 27, 1:00 PM

Beyond the Balance Sheet: Exploring the CPA’s Role in Mental Health Advocacy
Demystifying the Dark Web
Emotional Intelligence Based on Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
Moving Beyond Appropriations: User Fees, Gift Funds and Revolving Funds
Nation by the Numbers: The FY 2024 Financial Report of the US Government and Audit
Optimizing Resources: Strategies for Cost Efficiency at State and Local Agencies

Sunday, July 27, 2:30 PM

AI in the Information Age
Enhancing Audit Transparency with Evolving Technologies
GASB Update
Harnessing Fiscal and Financial Data for Strategic Decision-Making
Master Thinkers: Next Level Solutioning for Domain Experts
Safeguarding Federal Resources: Strategies to Combat Fraud Risks

Sunday, July 27, 4:00 PM

Connecting the Dots: Tracing GASB Standards on the Financial Reporting Entity
Federal ERM Implementation: Updates, Challenges and Best Practices
Government AI — Data is Your Superpower
Inherently Governmental in Transition: Strategies for Success in Today's Administration
Leveraging Power BI and Advanced Analytics in Auditing: A New Era of Data-Driven Insights

Sunday, July 27, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Welcome Event in Solutions Hall

Monday, July 28, 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Registration Open

Monday, July 28, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Continental Breakfast in Solutions Hall

Monday, July 28, 7:00 AM - 6:15 PM

Solutions Hall Open (Closed Noon–1 p.m.)

Monday, July 28, 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Opening Ceremony

Monday, July 28, 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Opening Plenary

Monday, July 28, 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM

Coffee Break in Solutions Hall

Monday, July 28, 9:45 AM - 6:05 PM

Vendor Presentations in Solutions Hall

Monday, July 28, 10:30 AM

Big Bang System Modernization — You Can Do It Too!
Emerging Issues in State and Local Governments
Emotional Intelligence During These Changing Times
Everyday Passions, Extraordinary Leadership: Drawing Lessons from Your Personal Pursuits
From the Honeymoon Phase to the Regular Use of AI in Government: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges Due to Uncertainty — Risk, Innovation and Mission Success
Let Data Drive Transformation Decisions
New Visions for Data-Centric Oversight
The Next Right Thing: Building Audit-Ready Processes and Internal Controls for Future Growth

Monday, July 28, 11:45 AM - 12:40 PM

Awards Luncheon

Monday, July 28, 12:40 PM - 1:00 PM

President Gavel Exchange Ceremony

Monday, July 28, 1:05 PM - 1:55 PM

Plenary Session

Monday, July 28, 2:10 PM

Blockchain and Digital Asset Adoption in the United States
Career Pivots: Considering a Move to the Private Sector
Enterprise Performance Management — Budgeting and Beyond
Government Finance Technology in the Age of AI
Implementation of the Lease Accounting Standard: What Have We Learned?
Integrity, Integration and Innovation: The Keys to Spending Transparency
The Federal Fraud Landscape — New Developments from GAO
Workforce Trends in Accounting: Embracing Flexibility and Digital Transformation

Monday, July 28, 3:25 PM - 4:00 PM

Coffee Break in Solutions Hall

Monday, July 28, 4:00 PM

Asset Seizure and Forfeiture 101
Build Public Trust With Citizen-Centric Budget Reporting
Disaster Management: Success and Opportunities for Federal, State and Local Partnerships
Navigating Change: The Impact of New Quality Management Standards on Stakeholders
The Art of Delegation: Don’t Try To Do It All — You Can’t.
The New Green Book Has Arrived!
Use of Robotic Process Automation and Artificial Intelligence in Shared Service Environments

Monday, July 28, 4:50 PM - 6:15 PM

Networking Event in Solutions Hall

Tuesday, July 29, 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Registration Open

Tuesday, July 29, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Continental Breakfast in Solutions Hall

Tuesday, July 29, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Solutions Hall Open (closed Noon–1 p.m.)

Tuesday, July 29, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Plenary Session

Tuesday, July 29, 9:15 AM

Audits, Evaluations and Inspections, Oh My!
Collaboration, Community, Continuity and Change
Communicating Like a Pro!
Rebuilding Trust in Baltimore's Safe Streets Program
Return-to-Office Workplace Etiquette Among Inter-Generational Workers
State Solutions for Fighting Fraud
Strengthening Fraud Detection and Program Integrity in Government Programs
What’s the Bottom Line on Improper Payments?

Tuesday, July 29, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Vendor Presentations in Solutions Hall

Tuesday, July 29, 10:05 AM - 10:45 AM

Coffee Break in Solutions Hall

Tuesday, July 29, 10:45 AM

AI Can't Do That!
Creative and Critical Thinking For Transformational Auditing and Leadership
Enhancing Budget Processes: A Federal Success Story
FASAB Update
Financial Systems and AI: Making Cents and Sense
Grants Excellence: Driving Efficiency and Achieving Greater Impact
Tech-Driven Integrity: Fighting Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
The Eternal Budget Optimist — How to Live in the Upside-Down

Tuesday, July 29, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Awards Luncheon

Tuesday, July 29, 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Plenary Session

Tuesday, July 29, 2:30 PM

Adapting Financial Operations in Changing Environments
CGFM
Empowering Audit Response with Generative AI: Audit Support Concierge in Action
GASB's Voluntary Digital Financial Reporting Project — Why Should You Care?
How Commercial Banking Practices Can Help Stop Government Fraud
How Do I Monitor Controls in an Environment Focused on Efficiency?
Transforming Financial Operations: Strategic Restructuring for Enhanced Efficiency
Transforming Public Sector Finance with Private Sector Best Practices

Tuesday, July 29, 3:20 PM - 4:00 PM

Coffee Break in Solutions Hall (Last Chance to Network With Exhibitors)

Tuesday, July 29, 4:00 PM

Applying Pareto's 80/20 Rule to Leadership
Innovating Public Service Through AI and Workforce Adaptation
Process Intelligence for System Transformation in the Government Modernization Era
Revenue and Expense Recognition — Are You Up To Speed?
SMX FM Elevate: A Cloud-Based Financial Management Solution for Federal Government
Treasury Transformation: Leveraging Automation to Revolutionize Finance and Accounting Operations
What You Need to Know to Perform Financial Audits in 2025: Changes in the GAO/CIGIE Financial Audit Manual
Why Now? Building Your Value Case for Transformation Success

Tuesday, July 29, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

AGA Networking Reception

Wednesday, July 30, 6:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Registration Open

Wednesday, July 30, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Breakfast and Chapter Awards Recognition (Breakfast Service Ends at 8:15 a.m.)

Wednesday, July 30, 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

Plenary Session

Wednesday, July 30, 9:35 AM

Creating a Culture of Efficiency: Leveraging Commercial Restructuring Techniques to Transform Agencies
Ethical Leadership — Leading with Integrity and Ethical Principles
Finding and Sustaining Cost Savings with Good Internal Controls
Keeping the Bank of Uncle Same Efficient and Safe from Fraud
Opportunities and Challenges of Working with Tribal Governments
Strengthening Internal Controls Through Automation and Continuous Monitoring to Better Support Strategic Objectives
The First 90 Days — How to Lead Your Team and R.E.L.A.X.
The Keys to Successful Grant Management

Wednesday, July 30, 10:25 AM - 10:45 AM

Coffee Break

Wednesday, July 30, 10:45 AM

Beyond Spreadsheets: Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) Digital Transformation
Federal, State and Local Collaborations in Efficiency and Financial Reporting
From Conflict to Collaboration: Leveraging Situational Awareness for Effective Workplace Conversations
From Fax Machines to Fast Machines! — Speeding Up Government IT Modernization with Business Transformation Solutions
How Data Literacy Makes for a Better Auditor
Investing in Our Future: What Can You Do?
Safeguarding Public Funds: Is Your Improper Payment Program Achieving Its Goals?
Transformative Leadership: NextWave Capstone Project Highlights

Wednesday, July 30, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Awards Luncheon

Wednesday, July 30, 1:10 PM

Becoming the Person You Always Wanted to Be
Being Proactive, Not Reactive: How Risks, Controls and Performance Drive Success
Fortifying Financial Systems with Zero Trust Architecture
Insights from the IGs
Leading Through Change: Navigating Workforce, Process and Technology Shifts in the Evolving Government Landscape
Modernizing Public Sector Services, Navigating the Path to Digital Transformation
The Future of Government Budgeting: AI, Automation and Data-Driven Decision-Making
Working the Refs: Proactively Tackling Your Audit Challenges

Wednesday, July 30, 2:15 PM

Digital Ways to Pay: Improving the Payment Experience
Embedded Leases — Lessons Learned from State and Local Entities to Achieve Efficiencies
How to Successfully Manage a Variety of People
Leading Through Uncertainty in 2025 and Beyond
Opportunists versus Organized Fraud Groups — Who Targets Federal Programs and What Are the Lessons for Prevention?
Securing the Future: Cybersecurity Risk Management and the Role of SSAE 18
Sport for All, Play for Life: Building Healthy Communities Through Youth Sports
WCFs: Drivers of Agency Efficiencies

Wednesday, July 30, 3:20 PM - 4:20 PM

Closing Plenary Session

Wednesday, July 30, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

President’s Appreciation Dinner