On this episode we harken back to early COVID times. Brian Thai from DHS joins us to discuss an AGA Journal article he wrote about the user fee crisis that arose during those times at the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and other DHS components.

On this episode we chat with Andrea Sampanis from the Grants QSMO, along with Shayna Thompson and Vasanth Ganesan from Guidehouse, about AGA's Grants Survey! Read the State of Federal Grants Management here:  AGA - The State of Federal Grants Management (agacgfm.org)

On this episode, we chat with Chuck Hallett who wrote an article in the AGA Journal about the crisis in the pipeline of accountants in both the commercial and government market.

On Episode 118 we talked to Executive Sponsors of the NextWave Program. This time we bring back Demek Adams and talk to three participants, Rehana Mohammed, Chidilim Okonkwo and Stephen Comer! Learn more about the program here: AGA - NextWave Federal Finance Leadership Program (agacgfm.org)

On this episode, we revisit with GAO's Innovation Lab Director, Taka Ariga, to discuss advances the lab has made since we first had him on the podcast back in 2020!

On this episode we chat with Bret Edwards from the FDIC and Caitlin Holmes from Guidehouse about the CFO Survey and Roundtable held at the last PDT.

On this episode, we chat with the Boston Chapter's current President, Sarah Mongeau, and President-Elect, Yoko McCarthy, about their chapter's history and future!

On this episode we chat with Colin Duncan from Deloitte about his new book, Stumbling into Success is Good: Having a Plan is Better. Colin recounts his story of coming to America from Jamaica and building a successful career in government accountability!

On this episode, we chat with Robin Gilliam from FASAB about their proposal do replace SFFAS 15 which provides guidance for the MD&A portion of annual financial reports. We also discuss current status of other FASAB projects. To provide comments on the SFFAS 15 project follow the links below!Document for Comment Page - https://fasab.gov/board-activities/documents-for-comment/ On-line MD&A Survey Link – https://gaosurvey.gao.gov/jfe/form/SV_6thq8SVhOJtNtWuIf respondents have any issues with the online questions, please contact FASAB at fasab@fasab.gov or (202) 512-7350. For more information contact the project lead, Robin Gilliam at GilliamR@fasab.gov

On this episode, we chat with Kerry Canfield from CGI, about the FM QSMO from a vendor perspective. CGI is one of the first vendors on the FM QSMO marketplace offering the Momentum financial system.

On this episode, Paul chats with Bobbi-Jo Pankaj, Bert Nuehring and Dan Featherly about the 2023 AGA-AFERM ERM Workshop and the accompanying report that was just published. Here's a copy of the report: AGA 2023 ERM Workshop Summary by AGA - Flipsnack

On this episode we speak with the creator of AGA's NextWave Federal Finance Leadership Program, Demek Adams, as well as Executive Sponsors Erica Gaddy, George Tomchik and George Jenkins. Learn more about the program here: AGA - NextWave Federal Finance Leadership Program (agacgfm.org)

On this episode, we chat with Don Hammond and Mary Margaret Yodzis from the AGA Journal. Learn how articles are reviewed, edited and published - and tips to submit a great article!

On this episode former PRAC Executive Director, Bob Westbrooks, talks about his new book Left Holding the Bag: A Watchdog's Account of How Washington Fumbled its COVID Test. The book is out now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C81KGNV1?ref_=ast_author_ofdp

Today we talk to Michael Facini from FI Consulting. He wrote an AGA Journal article about the Small Business Administration's implementation of compliance automation. Listen in to find out more!

Today we talk to Michael Facini from FI Consulting. He wrote an AGA Journal article about the Small Business Administration's implementation of compliance automation. Listen in to find out more!

On this episode Sarah Cunningham tells us all about the upcoming PIO/CFO Summit on May 4, 2023!

On this episode we chat with Tom Coleman from River North about government procurement, procurement innovation, small business initiatives and technology.

On this episode we chat with Wendy Morris, Partner from BDO, about leadership in government financial management, finding the right work-life fit, and advice for women to succeed in the profession!

On this episode, Olu Adebo from IBS joins the show to talk about State and local infrastructure organizations, such as utilities and transportation, and the challenges they face with financial management, funding, grants and reporting.