This event is a combined monthly Lunch 'n' Learn meeting and audio conference of the Association of Government Accountants (Des Moines Chapter).

Please join us as we listen to Jean Slaybaugh and others from the Department of Human Services (DHS) speak on the topic of "Impact of Budget Reductions on DHS and the Resulting Redesign" for the Lunch 'n' Learn.  The audio conference will follow with the topic, "Continuous Monitoring-Management's Window to Preventing Fraud, Waste and Abuse".

Continuous monitoring provides a window into critical payment systems and other risks. Hear how organizations are moving from traditional retrospective/detective activities that result in "pay and chase" systems to preventive activities and controls that provide continual visibility through analytical tools.

To share their observations and expertise in managing and auditing financial operations are Pamela M. Franceschi, MPA, deputy director, Defense Finance and Accounting Service, U.S. Department of Defense (Columbus, Ohio) and Matthew A. Jadacki, CGFM, CPA, assistant inspector general, Office of Emergency Management Oversight, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Also joining the panel to share his perspectives and serve as the moderator is AGA Past National President Jeffrey C. Steinhoff, CGFM, CPA, CFE, executive director, KPMG Government Institute and a managing director in KPMG's Federal Advisory Practice.

One CPE is offered for the lunch meeting and two CPE are offered for the audio conference (3 CPE total for the event).

Community Service focus for the month of September is Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.  Attendees may make monetary donations at the September and October meetings.  In addition, AGA invites you to join our Race for the Cure team. Becoming a team member is easy! All you need to do is click on the link below and register for the Race for the Cure© and "Join a Team".  The password to join our team is AGADSM (all in capital letters).  Or if you cannot attend but would like to contribute your support, select "Support AGA Racers!"  October 9, 2011 is the deadline to join our team!!  Contributions can be made through October 21, 2011.

Click here to view the team page for AGA Racers.

To register, please select the appropriate member status and lunch type.  Please enter your name, organization, email address and lunch selection.  At the bottom of the payment screen, select your payment option.  If you choose to pay by check, select other Payment Option, then Pay By Check.  Please send your check to: Association of Government Accountants, Des Moines Chapter, PO Box 1351, Des Moines, IA 50305  with a copy of your registration confirmation.  Your ticket is not needed for admission into the conference.

For more information, contact Natalie Storm at (515) 281-8047.