[OSFA] Free Training Opportunity: Impact of the Stimulus Plan on Internal Controls

[BURGER Debra A]

This training event is free (sponsored by the State Controller's
Division); registration information is included at the bottom of this
announcement. 
Please Note: This is an audio conference style training; however the SCD
is only sponsoring one line for this event and participants will need to
attend in person at the SCD sponsored location (listed in the
"Registration Information" section below). 
Sudden Impact or Long-Term Process? Impact of the Stimulus Plan on
Internal Controls
Jan. 13, 2010
2 CPE Hours Available!
AGA, in conjunction with the National Association of State Auditors,
Comptrollers and Treasurers and the Association of Local Government
Auditors is pleased to announce a new and increasingly important topic
to our audio conference schedule-understanding the role of internal
controls in managing stimulus funds.
How bad will it be when the tidal wave of stimulus money hits the
internal controls designed and implemented by management? Has your
organization felt the effect yet?
And what can auditors and management do at this stage to reinforce them
and prepare for the onslaught? But more importantly, should this be a
sudden shock or should it be the natural outcome of efforts over the
past 20 years? 
This audio conference not only provides practical tips on how to take
the temperature of where your controls are today, but also offers
practical suggestions on how to ensure that you are ready for any future
emergency.
To share their practical experiences in accounting and auditing and
views towards the importance of internal controls during these strange
economic times are Arthur A. Hayes, JD, MBA, CGFM, CPA, CFE, CIA,
Director, Division of State Audit, Office of the Comptroller of the
Treasury, State of Tennessee; and Thomas J. Sadowski, CGFM, CPA, former
Director of Accounting, State of Missouri, as well as AGA Past National
President and two-time Past National Treasurer. Both presenters are
regular contributors to AGA's Journal of Government Financial
Management.
Please join us for two hours of lively discussion about this important
and timely topic. In addition to the speakers' commentary, there will be
approximately 20 minutes for Q & A so that the participants can ask the
speakers questions and share their own experiences.
Date:	Wednesday, January 13, 2010	
Time: 	11:00 - 12:50 p.m. 	
Cost:	FREE (Sponsored by DAS, State Controller's Division)	
Location:	Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs Auditorium
700 Summer St. NE
Salem, OR 97301	
Learning Objectives:	To learn how internal controls can play a
significant role in managing large influxes of funds	
Field of Study:	Accounting and Auditing	
CPE:	Two credit hours	
Registration:	If you are interested in attending, please sign-up early
by sending an email to SCD.Training at das.state.or.us. The following
information should be included in the text of your email:
1. Name and date of training (enter in subject line of message)
2. Attendee name
3. Agency name and address
4. Email address
5. Telephone number	
If you have questions please contact Erin Haney at
erin.d.haney at state.or.us or (503) 378-3156 ext. 277


Debra Burger
OSFA President
Phone (503) 986-3916
Fax (503) 986-4141

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