Past NOVAGA Activities
Katrina - Challenges and Lessons Learned
All-day training event - March 15, 2006
The event addressed the challenges and lessons learned from the devastating hurricanes along the gulf coast this past year. The event benefitted all who plan for or deal with disasters, whether from nature or man-made. The event included an outstanding array of presenters from both the public and private sectors. Agenda from the training event. Registration form from the training event.
Presentation slides for selected speakers:
Jeffrey C. Steinhoff, Managing Director, Financial Management & Assurance, GAO
Government Accountability in Times of Crisis
Wendy Comes, Executive Director, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board
Maria Paz Barrientos, Partner, IBM Business Consulting Services
Diasters: The Importance of Data Collection and Reporting
Jeanette Franzel, Director, Financial Management & Assurance, GAO
Government Auditing Standards: Response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita
Sally Clark Beecroft, Senior Policy Analyst, Financial Integrity & Analysis/OFFM, OMB
Maintaining Program Integrity During Emergency Circumstances