Office of Management and Budget Controller Daniel Werfel and Comptroller General of the United States Gene Dodaro will headline the Association of Government Accountants' (AGA) 60th Annual Professional Development Conference & Exposition—July 10–13, 2011 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Atlanta, GA.
The PDC offers the latest research and information about new management techniques, technological advances and practical tips for bringing greater efficiency to government operations.
"In light of the nation's long-term fiscal imbalance and other emerging 21st century challenges, government financial managers need to examine what the government does, how it does it, who does it and how it is financed in the future," said AGA Executive Director Relmond P. Van Daniker. "The government is in a period of profound transition and faces an array of challenges and opportunities to enhance performance, ensure accountability and position the nation for the future." At the PDC, government financial managers develop the skills needed to provide this sought-after transparency.
The PDC brings together more than 1,800 professionals from federal, state and local government, as well as private sector leaders, to discuss critical government financial management issues. Attendees make valuable professional contacts, discuss challenges and discover creative solutions.
Dynamic speakers include:
• Chef Jeff Henderson, Food Network television personality
and New York Times best-selling author
• Jonathan
Karl, ABC News senior congressional correspondent
•Brian Holloway, Former NFL All-Pro and competitiveness consultant
•Robert Genetski,Ph.D., interest rate forecaster and
investment banker
• Allison Fine, author and
expert on social media and technology
Government financial managers make accountability their top priority. This national conference is a must for anyone working on the front lines of government financial management and involved in overseeing the direction of their agencies. The conference theme, "Celebrating Our Past, Embracing the Future," focuses on how government financial professionals can lead positive change in the field.
To learn more about the conference, or AGA, visit www.agacgfm.org/pdc.
AGA is the premier Association in advancing government accountability. We support the careers and professional development of government financial professionals working in federal, state and local governments as well as the private sector and academia. Founded in 1950, AGA has a long history as a thought leader for the government accountability profession. Through education,research,publications,certification and conferences, AGA promotes transparency and accountability in government. www.agacgfm.org.
Contacts:
Association of Government Accountants
Jennifer I. Curtin, MPA
410-430-1785
jcurtin@agacgfm.org