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THE CAPITAL CITY FOCUS MAY /JUNE 2016 VOLUME XX ISSUE IX AGA’S MISSION: AGA fosters learning, certification, leadership and collaboration for professionals and stakeholders committed to advancing government accountability. THEME: “SUPPORT” Greetings Montgomery Chapter AGA! It has been a very exciting and fast moving past six weeks or so. We have had many exciting events and activities. As President of this great chapter, I cannot thank the CEC and our dedicated members enough. Writing this “President’s Message” is bitter sweet because it will be the last one I write as President. I am grateful for the opportunity to have served as your president. Serving as President was a lot of work but it also was fun at times and beneficial to my professional growth. Despite all the other happenings going on in State Government, quite a few of you have shown sincere dedication and commitment to AGA. All activities have been a great success, what a way to close out the program year! Regional PDT was awesome; many informative and interesting speakers and a great chance to network with our peers. Special thanks to Carmen Leonard for organizing and conducting our Silent Auction during PDT, which raised approximately $2,000 for the Joy to Life Foundation. Also, the AL.COM River Region YP Summit was a chance to partnership with another great organization. Montgomery AGA would love to continue to grow this partnership; this partnership enables AGA to expose our young professionals to the mov- ers and shakers in government and beyond. Our Award Luncheon on May 13 was well planned by our Awards Committee and it was a great way to end the program year. It was a joy to give nine scholarships to deserving students and it also gave me great pleas- ure to see some of our most dedicated AGA members receive awards for their sincere dedication. Montgomery AGA would like to thank Becker for partnering with us to give two studious young professionals scholarships to help them pay for the Becker CPA Review course. Installing our Officers for the next program year brought about a happy feeling also. The Officers lead by President Johnson are eager, capable and ready to do some great things. Our organization’s future is very bright. These Officers have already been working hard and planning for the new program year. Once again, Thanks to all of you for your great effort and support. This successful pro- gram year would not have been possible without you and you! “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted” Aesop. Let us continue to support our AGA chapter and let us continue to make it great! Incoming President Johnson has the vision and ener- gy to take us to new heights! Encourage co-workers and friends to join and support Montgomery AGA. My motto is, “Support Montgomery AGA because Montgomery AGA supports you!” Also visit Montgomery AGA social media pages: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and GovLoop. CONNECT TO AGA AGA Montgomery on: AGA National on: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GovLoop AGA National Website: http://www.agacgfm.org/home.aspx AGA Montgomery Website: http://www.montgomeryaga.org/ index.php Nakia Tetter, President MESSAGE FROM THE CHAPTER PRESIDENT MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT GULF REGIONAL PDT SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARD LUNCHEON AWARDS COMMITTEE GULF REGION PROJECT YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SUMMIT AGA NATIONAL NEWS CHAPTER MINUTES FINANCIAL REPORT CEC COMMITTEE DIRECTORY STAY UPDATED WITH MONTGOMERY CHAPTER NEWSLETTER NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHTS UPCOMING EVENTS MAY 24: FREE WEBINAR, FORENSIC ACCOUNTING MAY 30: MEMORIAL DAY MAY 31: DEADLINES: CHAPTER RECOGNITION PROGRAM CREDITS UPDATED CHAPTER BYLAWS TO BE SUBMITTED JUNE 1: JOURNAL ARTICLE SUBMISSION DUE JUNE 1: WEBINAR: THE IMPORTANCE OF CHANGE MANAGEMENT IN FEDERAL SHARED SERVICES JUNE 6: JEFFERSON DAVIS BIRTHDAY JULY 15-17: INTENSIVE CGFM REVIEW COURSE JULY 17-20: AGA NATIONAL PDT
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THE CAPITAL CITY FOCUS MAY /JUNE 2016 VOLUME XX ISSUE IX
AGA’S MISSION:
AGA fosters learning, certification, leadership and
collaboration for professionals and stakeholders
committed to advancing government accountability.
THEME: “SUPPORT”
Greetings Montgomery Chapter AGA! It has been a very exciting
and fast moving past six weeks or so. We have had many exciting
events and activities. As President of this great chapter, I cannot
thank the CEC and our dedicated members enough. Writing this
“President’s Message” is bitter sweet because it will be the last one I
write as President. I am grateful for the opportunity to have served
as your president. Serving as President was a lot of work but it also
was fun at times and beneficial to my professional growth.
Despite all the other happenings going on in State Government,
quite a few of you have shown sincere dedication and commitment to
AGA. All activities have been a great success, what a way to close out the program year!
Regional PDT was awesome; many informative and interesting speakers and a great
chance to network with our peers. Special thanks to Carmen Leonard for organizing and
conducting our Silent Auction during PDT, which raised approximately $2,000 for the Joy
to Life Foundation. Also, the AL.COM River Region YP Summit was a chance to partnership
with another great organization. Montgomery AGA would love to continue to grow this
partnership; this partnership enables AGA to expose our young professionals to the mov-
ers and shakers in government and beyond. Our Award Luncheon on May 13 was well
planned by our Awards Committee and it was a great way to end the program year. It
was a joy to give nine scholarships to deserving students and it also gave me great pleas-
ure to see some of our most dedicated AGA members receive awards for their sincere
dedication. Montgomery AGA would like to thank Becker for partnering with us to give two
studious young professionals scholarships to help them pay for the Becker CPA Review
course.
Installing our Officers for the next program year brought about a happy feeling also. The
Officers lead by President Johnson are eager, capable and ready to do some great things.
Our organization’s future is very bright. These Officers have already been working hard
and planning for the new program year.
Once again, Thanks to all of you for your great effort and support. This successful pro-
gram year would not have been possible without you and you! “No act of kindness, no
matter how small, is ever wasted” Aesop. Let us continue to support our AGA chapter
and let us continue to make it great! Incoming President Johnson has the vision and ener-
gy to take us to new heights!
Encourage co-workers and friends to join and support Montgomery AGA. My motto is,
“Support Montgomery AGA because Montgomery AGA supports you!” Also visit
Montgomery AGA social media pages: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and GovLoop.
CONNECT TO AGA
AGA Montgomery on: AGA National on:
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GovLoop
AGA National Website: http://www.agacgfm.org/home.aspx
AGA Montgomery Website: http://www.montgomeryaga.org/
index.php
Nakia Tetter,
President
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAPTER PRESIDENT
MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT
GULF REGIONAL PDT
SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARD LUNCHEON
AWARDS COMMITTEE
GULF REGION PROJECT
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SUMMIT
AGA NATIONAL NEWS
CHAPTER MINUTES
FINANCIAL REPORT
CEC COMMITTEE DIRECTORY
STAY UPDATED WITH MONTGOMERY CHAPTER NEWSLETTER
NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
MAY 24: FREE WEBINAR, FORENSIC ACCOUNTING
MAY 30: MEMORIAL DAY
MAY 31: DEADLINES:
CHAPTER RECOGNITION PROGRAM CREDITS
UPDATED CHAPTER BYLAWS TO BE SUBMITTED
JUNE 1: JOURNAL ARTICLE SUBMISSION DUE
JUNE 1: WEBINAR: THE IMPORTANCE OF CHANGE MANAGEMENT IN FEDERAL SHARED SERVICES
JUNE 6: JEFFERSON DAVIS BIRTHDAY
JULY 15-17: INTENSIVE CGFM REVIEW COURSE
JULY 17-20: AGA NATIONAL PDT
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The Montgomery Chapter AGA would like to thank everyone that participated and volunteered their time
and effort to make April 11, 2016 Gulf Regional Professional Development Training informative, fun, and
educational. Special thanks to Keren Deal and LaTaya Lucas and the education committee.
Gulf Regional Professional Development Training
Educational
Prizes
Vendors and Great
Speakers
Outstanding Speaker of
the Year Award
Kimneye Cox, MBA
The PDT Silent Auction
raised $1910.00 for the
Joy for Life Foundation
Networking at the YP
Social After the PDT
Friendships
Our smiles say it all.
Enjoyable
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AGA Montgomery Chapter News
The Scholarship
And
Award Luncheon
On
May 13, 2016
12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
At
The RSA Plaza
West Room
Good Food
before presentation
of scholarships,
awards and swearing
in of new officers by
outgoing President,
Nakia Tetter
Incoming President, Marcus Johnson
President-Elect, Emma Cole
Treasurer, Kimwana Robinson
Financial Secretary, Beverlyn Dean
Secretary, LaTika Stepp
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We recognized our honorees at our Annual Awards Luncheon
Scholarship Recipients
Shelia Davison, Troy University
Ronald Short, Troy University
Michele Rogers, Troy University
David Reed, Auburn University at Montgomery
Tony Thornton, Auburn University at Montgomery
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We recognized our honorees at our Annual Awards Luncheon
Mentorship Scholarship Winners
Deshay McKinney—Lee High School
Robert Spicer—Loveless Academic Magnet Program
Kyla Cole—Montgomery Academy
Allayah Robinson—Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School
Becker Award
Keonna Ware
Wendolyn Perdue
CGFM Award
Courtney Bruce, Department of Revenue
Chapter Ambassador Award
Elizabeth James, Department of Corrections
Community Service Award
Carmen Leonard, Department of Transportation
Professional Development Award
Reneta Poole, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
Kennesha Richardson, Department of Senior Services
Significant Contributor Award
LaTaya Lucas, Budget Office
Rosa Robinson, Department of Revenue
Outstanding Speaker of the Year Award
Kimneye Cox, MBA
2015-2016 Program Year
Perfect Attendance
Bonnie Bullock Janice Duncan
Marcus Johnson, CGFM
Christy Jones
Carmen Leonard, CGFM
Vee Mosely LaTika Stepp
Sandra S. Steele, CGFM,
Nakia E. Tetter, CGFM
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Committee News
PDT:
George McNeil—Gift Card to Chili's, or On the border
LaTaya Lucas -Mobile Power Bank
Demetrius Bass—Mouse Pad and AL Clay Ornament
Pamela Henderson– Gift Card
Saketa Wilkerson—Power-bank for all Electronics
Michal Matousek—AL Clay Box
Todd Cotton-$25 Visa Gift Card
Sharon Hardy-Wireless Charging Device
Josh Walters– Special Designed LepPad (Shown at top)
May’s Luncheon:
AGA Lunch Gift Bag & Subway Gift Card
Keonna Ware Carrie Lawrence
CONGRATULATIONS!
The Awards Committee would like to congratulate all the door prize winners present at the Gulf
Region PDT and May’s luncheon. The door prizes recipients were:
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Gulf Region Commitment to Serve
The Gulf Region Project ended with a Bang!
Silent Auction for Joy to Life at PDT May: National Physical Fitness and Sport
The Gulf Region Project, headed up by Car-
men Leonard, LaTaya Lucas, Keren Deal, and
committee members from the Gulf Region
held a silent auction at the Gulf Regional Pro-
fessional Development Training (PDT). The
committee focused on donations for the Joy
to Life Foundation. Donations in the amount
of $1910.00 were collected from the silent
auction. These donations will help provide
mammograms for “underserved women, and
educate women about the importance of ear-
ly detection for breast cancer.” This is done
by partnering with the Alabama Breast, ABC-
CEDP’s committed physicians and Cervical
Cancer Early detection Program. The part-
nership has performed “over 58, 800 mam-
mograms for uninsured, low income women
of all ages” throughout. In which, “689 breast
cancers were diagnosed”.
Pictured: Carmen Leonard, AGA Accountability Committee pre-senting a check to the Joy to Life Foundation. Denise Greene, Jackie Butler and Laura Sikes.
Regular physical activity is good for everyone’s
health, and people of all ages and body types can
be physically active. National Physical Fitness and
Sports Month is a great time to spread the word
about the benefits of getting active.
Here are just a few benefits of physical activity:
Children and adolescents – Physical activity
can improve muscular fitness, bone health, and
heart health.
Adults – Physical activity can lower the risk of
heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some types of
cancer.
Older adults – Physical activity can lower the
risk of falls and improve cognitive functioning (like
learning and judgment skills).
Communities, health professionals, and families
can work together to create opportunities for eve-
ryone to get more physical activity.
Make a difference: Spread the word about fun
ways to get moving!
How can National Physical Fitness and Sports
Month make a difference?
We can use this month to raise awareness about
the benefits of physical activity.
Here are just a few ideas:
Encourage families to make small changes, like
taking a walk after dinner or going for a bike ride.
Motivate teachers and administrators to make
physical activity a part of every student’s day.
Identify youth leaders in the community who can
talk to their peers about the importance of being
active.
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The AGA Young Professional
(YP) Committee partnered
and supported the AL.com
River Region YP Summit,.
The YP Summit helped our
organization to connect with
young leaders, innovators
and change makers that are
a part of Montgomery.
Pictured at AGA Table: LaTreeka Williams,
Leshaundria Smith, Vee Mosely, LaTika
Stepp, and Angela Ngichabe
First Annual
AL.Com Media Group -YP
Summit
April 29
Downtown Montgomery
1p.m. 7 p.m.
Prize Winners:
Jessica Alexander
Melissa Hill
Catrina Pettway
Chuck Price
Katherine Reed
Blake Rosen
Valerie Turner
Madumom Bolla Tye
Tonya Williams
YP Summit
YPs Assisting
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Recruit a Member Today!
Why?
As an AGA member, you gain access to a variety of benefits designed to support your career growth and success. We have hundreds of mem-bers who love their AGA membership so much, they've hit membership milestones with us like 20, 30, or even 40 years of membership!
Key membership benefits include:
Visit the Job Board on AGA National
website: www.agacgfm.org/jobs
There are 22 jobs listed
1 Entry– Level 22 Professional
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AGA NATIONAL NEWS
On-Line
Study Group
Coming
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Free Webinar
May 25
1 CPE
AGA NATIONAL 2016
Professional Development Training
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AGA FRAUD PREVENTION TOOLKIT
MANAGEMENT
Management establishes the tone at the top and the standards followed by an entire organization. A good place to begin establishing a constructive tone at the top is by adopting a written code of ethics. For the code to be of any value, it must first be fol-lowed by management and then communicated throughout the organization. The code of conduct should be consistently enforced throughout all levels of the organiza-tion and transgressors appropriately punished. Newly hired employees should be made aware of the code of conduct and the consequences of failing to comply.
Management should also periodically review policies and procedures that involve in-ternal controls and fraud prevention and make sure those policies and procedures are up-to-date and enforced. Management should consider setting up a process for em-ployees to report potentially fraudulent activities like a hotline, or confidential contact in the legal or human resources department.
Management should be aware of, and come to understand the purpose and operation of, their organization’s controls and should periodically review them for effectiveness.
RISK: An intentionally or unintentionally weak internal control environment that per-mits, encourages or disguises fraudulent activity.
Tool: When a number of red flags are present, sometime the best course of action is to notify the entity’s internal or external auditors.
Visit AGA website for red flags: www.agacgfm.org
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2016-2017 AGA CHAPTER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President, Marcus Johnson, CGFM
Dept. of Public Health [email protected]
President-Elect, Emma Cole
Troy University [email protected]
Immediate Past-President, Nakia Tetter, CGFM State Military Dept.
Treasurer, Kimwana Robinson Medicaid
Financial Secretary, Beverlyn Dean Department of Revenue
Secretary, LaTika Stepp City of Montgomery
Assistant Secretary LaTreeka Williams
Memberships Jonathan West
Awards & Nominations
Carolyn Rhodes
Mentorship
LaTreeka Williams
Sandra Steele [email protected]
Rachel Chou
Bylaws and Procedures
Margie Toney
Career Opportunities and Resources
Saketa Wilkerson
Communications (Newsletter)
Rosa Robinson
Community Service Teresa Toby
Wandell Williams [email protected]
Education
LaShawn Pierce [email protected]
Kennesha Richardson
LaTaya Lucas [email protected]
Professional Certification Courtney Bruce
Programs Shenika Harris-Davenport
Nicole Boswell [email protected]
Technology
David Smith [email protected]
Webmaster
Roshanda McKinnon [email protected]
Meeting & Registrations
Sheila Bronson [email protected]
Josh Walters
Scholarships
Kay Wilson
William Waldroff
Lorraine DeRamus
Michael Rushing
Accountability
Carmen Leonard
Harvey Farrior
Wendolyn Perdue
Audit
Josh Walters
Mildred Heard
Krystal Dinkins
