• Schedule at a Glance
• Agenda and Education Sessions

• Speaker Biographies and PowerPoint Presentations
• Technical Committee

8:00 – 8:10 a.m.

Welcome

8:10 – 9:00 a.m.

M100: How to Be Good
Speaker: Randy Cohen, Emmy Award-Winning Writer and Ethics Expert
Exploring the moral dilemmas we all face, Cohen shows audiences how to build better communities and covers the nuances of plagiarism in his humorous and interactive presentations. Cohen is well-known for his popular weekly column "The Ethicist," which appeared in the New York Times Magazine and in 40 papers in the US and Canada. His latest book, Be Good: How to Navigate the Ethics of Everything, will be released by Chronicle in September.
Moderator:
Beryl H. Davis, CGFM, CPA, CIA, CGAP, CGMA, Director, Financial Management and Assurance, U.S. Government Accountability Office

9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

M101: Using Data Analytics to Combat Health Care Fraud and Abuse
The health care sector presents enormous challenges to the government finance and accountability community. Predictive analytics offer new opportunities for identifying and eliminating wasteful spending and fraudulent claims.
Speakers: Andrew McKee, Inspector, OIG Office of Investigations, US Department of Health and Human Services
Steven Shandy, MA, Supervisory Program Manager, Office of Inspector General, Consolidated Data Analysis Center, US Department of Health and Human Services.
Moderator: Tom Cocozza, CGFM, Director, Grant Thornton LLP

10:00 – 10:40 a.m.

Coffee Break with Exhibitors

10:40 – 11:50 a.m.

M102: Getting Started With a Fraud Investigation
There are many questions that generally arise when beginning an investigation. Is the information received reliable? Who will I need to interview? What documents are needed and where are they located? Are there multiple locations that the investigator must take control of during the initial phase of the investigation? What are the rules of engagement? Learn techniques for taking the information you have and, based on predication and logic, making decisions related to the use of the investigator’s tools.
Moderator: Daryl Purpera, CPA, CFE, Louisiana Legislative Auditor
Speaker:
Allen Brown, CPA, CFE, Assistant Legislative Auditor, Louisiana Legislative Auditor

M103: New Techniques for Finding Fraud in Health Care Claims
This session provides insight into how a simple technique called Benford's Law can be used to discover potentially fraudulent patterns in Health Care claims data and how the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Audit Services has combined new data mining and analysis techniques to conduct risk assessments, more effectively pinpoint oversight efforts and identify internal control vulnerabilities.
Moderator: Gloria L. Jarmon, Deputy Inspector General for Audit Services, Office of Inspector General, US Department of Health and Human Services.
Speakers:
Tammie L. Anderson, CPA, Advanced Audit Techniques Manager, Office of Inspector General, Office of Audit Services, US Department of Health and Human Services
Kimberly D. Rapoza, CGFM, CPA, Audit Manager, Office of Inspector General, Office of Audit Services, US Department of Health and Human Services

11:50 a.m. – 12:50 p.m.

Lunch

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

M104: OMB Internal Control Update
Federal agencies make more than $2 trillion in payments every year. The Office of Management and Budget works to ensure that payments are made in the right amounts and to the correct recipients. This session will provide an update on initiatives related to improper payments, internal controls, Do Not Pay list, and fraud prevention.
Speakers:
Michael Wetklow, CPA, Chief, Accountability Performance and Reporting Branch, Office of Federal Financial Management, Office of Management and Budget
Gay Gilbert, Administrator, Office of Unemployment Insurance Program, U.S. Department of Labor
Kevin Jones, Executive Director, Do Not Pay Business Center, Financial Management Service, U.S. Department of the Treasury
Jeffrey Schramek, Commissioner, Debt Management, Bureau of Public Debt, U.S. Department of the Treasury

M105: Fighting Fraud Inter-governmentally: How Joint Strategies from Federal, State, and Local Partners Are Creating a New Culture of Compliance
Learn about recent fraud schemes affecting federal and state funds. This session covers tools we use to fight fraud and foster renewed ownership of internal controls. It also addresses poor federal and state audit performance and how partnering among governments (OIG, FBI, DOJ, state and local auditors) can promote better results with public dollars and create a stronger perception of oversight.
Speakers:
Mark A. Funkhouser, PhD, Director, The Governing Institute; Former Kansas City Mayor and City Auditor
Thomas Salmon, CPA, CFE, Auditor of Accounts, State of Vermont
Moderator: James Huse, Senior Advisor, Grant Thornton LLP

2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

M106: OMB Grant Reforms
The Office of Management and Budget recently requested public comment on reforms of federal policies relating to grants and cooperative agreements and cost principles and administrative requirements (including the Single Audit Act). Learn how changes may impact grant administration efficiency and considerations on internal control and fraud prevention.
Speakers:
Norman Dong, Deputy Controller, Office of Federal Financial Management, Office of Management and Budget
Moderator: Relmond P. Van Daniker, DBA, CPA, Executive Director, AGA

M107: AGA’s Online Fraud Prevention Toolkit
This session will focus on how a suite of free, online AGA ToolKits can help government officials identify risk, determine how to mitigate it, and promote the informed use of government data to combat fraud. Learn how AGA’s ToolKits are interrelated and how they can help both government managers and financial professionals spot vulnerabilities, take action within their own organizations and better monitor subrecipient activities.
Speakers:
Greg Vokoun, MBA, CGFM, CPA/CFF, CIA, CFE, CGAP, Professional Practice Administrator, General Accounting Office, State of Arizona.
Merril Oliver, Deputy Director, Maryland Governor’s Grants Office.
Moderator: Melinda M. Miguel, Chief Inspector General, Florida Executive Office of the Governor

3:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Coffee Break with Exhibitors

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

M108: Green Book and COSO Update
The Government Accountability Office is planning changes to the Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (the Green Book). The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission is also updating its Internal Control-Integrated Framework. Learn more about what these changes may include.
Speakers:
James Dalkin, CGFM, CPA, Director of Financial Management and Assurance, US Government Accountability Office
David Landsittel, CPA, Chair, COSO
Moderator: Stu Bradley, Director, Fraud and Financial Crimes Practice, SAS

8:00 – 9:00 a.m.

T100: Fraud & Consequences
Moderator: Evelyn A. Brown, CGFM-Retired, AGA National President
Speaker:Jerome Mayne
An expert on fraud and ethics, Jerome Mayne takes people on his journey from CEO, father of two young boys, living in a quaint neighborhood, to a whirlwind of FBI investigators, federal court, and finally prison. Using his life story as a platform, Jerome also peels back layers upon layers of areas where we can be impacted by fraud along with preventive steps we can take to be weary of fraudulent practices.

9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

T101: Leveraging Social Media for Next Generation Online Investigations
Social media sites contain a wealth of information that is freely available to anyone. Investigators may find relevant data on these sites, but how can they efficiently leverage the volumes of data to assist in their investigations? Social media experts will discuss the latest trends and opportunities for using online data and explore ways to more effectively use the information that is at our fingertips.
Speaker:
Nicole Bocra, CFE, Managing Member, Infinity Investigative
Moderator: Stu Bradley, Director, Fraud and Financial Crimes Practice, SAS

10:00 – 10:40 a.m.

Coffee Break with Exhibitors

10:40 – 11:50 a.m.

T102: IPERA Compliance – A Lesson in Efficiency
Balancing program mission delivery and accountability by building cost effective risk-based oversight and monitoring programs for agencies with complex compliance and accountability requirements is critical to meeting the requirements of Congress, GAO, OIG and legislation in a time when budgets are tight. Hear about one IPERA approach that uses existing compliance processes and data sources to meet requirements without duplicative efforts and costs.
Speakers:
Jay Hurt, MBA, CGFM, Chief Financial Officer, Federal Student Aid
Tim F. Soltis, CPA, CISA, Senior Auditor, Intelligence Community IG
Moderator: Dave McCue, MBA, CPA, Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP

T103: Leveraging Data Analytics in Federal Organizations
Review information gathered from eight federal agencies and from a broad spectrum of federal financial officials on how federal agencies are using data analytics, and what they are doing with the resulting information.
Speakers:
William P. McGee, CPA, Improper Payments Functional Lead, Business Activity Monitoring, Defense Finance and Accounting Service, U.S. Department of Defense
David Nelson, Director, Data Analytics and Control Group, Center for Program Integrity, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Edward D. Slevin, CISA, CAATs Director, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Inspector General
Moderator: Christopher D’Errico, Advanced Analytics Delivery Lead, Accenture

11:50 a.m. – 12:50 p.m.

Lunch

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

T104: Data Integrity and Internal Controls Over Performance Measurement and Reporting
Learn how internal controls related to performance measurement lead to increased data integrity, usefulness, and operational insight.
Speakers:
Melissa Evans, Program Analyst, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Program Analysis and Evaluation, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Tim Gribben, Director, Performance Management, U.S. Small Business Administration

T105: Catching Employee Fraud Before it Happens
The vast majority of government employees are good stewards of public resources, but a few bad actors can cause a lot of trouble. This session will discuss employee fraud in the federal government, highlighting recent examples. It will also explore how to prevent similar problems in the future.
Speaker:
Michael Horowitz, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Justice
Brian Miller, Inspector General, U.S. General Services Administration
Richard Skinner, Chief Executive Officer, Richard Skinner Consulting, LLC
Moderator: Beryl H. Davis, CGFM, CPA, CIA, CGAP, CGMA, Director, Financial Management and Assurance, U.S. Government Accountability Office

2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

T106: Investigating By Computer
Are you using technology to the best of your advantage to fight fraud within your organization? Learn from government organizations the necessary procedures for requesting and utilizing the electronic data and methods for preserving this electronic evidence. You will also learn legal issues affecting computer investigations, how to do public records searches online, how to use data mining and analysis tools and how to trace the origins of email communications central to your examination.
Speakers:
John D. Arterberry, Executive Deputy Chief, Fraud Section, Criminal Division, United States Department of Justice
Richard W. Downing, Principal Deputy Chief, Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section, U.S. Department of Justice
Moderator: Stephanie Irby, Assistant Director, Justice Management Division – Finance Staff, U.S. Department of Justice

T107: Internal Controls and Audit Readiness
Achieving audit readiness is a key objective for the Marine Corps and the Department of Defense. The Marine Corps is the first military service to undergo a financial statement audit. The USMC relies on sound internal controls as the building blocks as it continues to strengthen and solidify its foundation for financial management and reporting. Internal control is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance that an organization will achieve effectiveness and efficiency of operations, reliability of financial reporting, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Speaker:
Alexander Hardisson, Risk and Compliance Manager, United States Marine Corps
Moderator: Bill Hughes, Managing Director, MorganFranklin Corporation

3:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Coffee Break with Exhibitors

3:30 – 4:20 p.m.

T108: Creating a Culture of Accountability
Organizational culture contributes to successful change, implementation, and sustainment of the internal controls required to prevent fraud. Leadership can create this culture of accountability throughout an organization.
Speakers:
Molly Dawson, Director, Internal Control & Risk Management, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Gwendolyn Sykes, Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Secret Service
Moderator: Antoine Elachkar, CGFM, CPA, Managing Director, PwC

4:20 – 4:30 p.m.

Closing Remarks