Past NOVAGA Activities
Internal Controls are Key
All-day training event - March 21, 2007
The recent update of OMB Circular A-130 re-emphasized federal managers' responsibility for internal controls and shows there is an increasing need to focus on key controls in order for the federal government to successfully obtain unqualified opinions on its financial statements. The event helped federal managers focus on those key controls as they prepare for what's next in federal financial management. The event included an outstanding array of presenters from both the public and private sectors.
Presentation slides for selected speakers:
Danny Werfel, Deputy Comptroller, OMB
Robert McNamara, Acting Deputy CFO, DoD
Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness Plan Overview
Paul Granetto, Assistant IG, DoDIG
DoD Financial Statements Opinions - Challenges and Progress
Daniel Blair, Program Director, DoDIG
Contract Oversight - Lessons Learned
David Norquist, CFO, DHS
Strengthening the Control Environment: The Leadership Challenge
Jim Devaul, Partner, KPMG
Terry Carnahan, Managing Director, KPMG
Risk Assessment and Internal Control Evaluations
Harold Steinberg, Former Partner KPMG and Retired Acting/Deputery Comptroller, OFFM
What Could Be Next for Federal Financial Management?