This event is comprised of 2 audio conferences of the Association of Government Accountants (Des Moines Chapter).  The morning session is pre-recorded, the afternoon session is live.  Lunch is available between sessions at 12:30 p.m.

The morning pre-recorded session is on the topic "Subrecipient or Vendor?--Sorting Out the Subaward of Federal Grant Funds Now."  This audio was originally offered on March 21, 2011by Thompson Interactive. Presentation materials can be found at http://www.thompsoninteractive.com/site/handouts.jsp?handoutid=T03211102.  The session will begin at 10:30 a.m.

The afternoon audio conference will begin at 1:00 p.m. with the topic, "SSAE 16 Reporting on Controls - Revised SAS 70 Report and Service Organization Control Reports".

A new standard, Statement of Standards for Attestation Engagements No. 16, Reporting on Controls at a Service Organization, has replaced SAS 70 effective for periods ended after June 15, 2011. Many governments use a service organization to perform certain functions as a way to meet constituent needs and reduce or streamline operating costs, such as for electronic toll collection systems, lottery gaming operations, Medicaid claims processing and others. When governments use such organizations, they adopt that organization’s risks as their own. Government management and their auditors are responsible for considering the effectiveness of those service providers' internal controls to mitigate their risks.

To share their knowledge and expertise in auditing and government operations is Rick Hannmann, CGFM, CPA, CISA, Partner, IT Advisory Services at KPMG, LLC, and Dean Martin, audit liaison officer, Office of the Secretary, National Business Center, U.S. Department of the Interior. The National Business Center is Interior's shared service provider to federal agencies. Martin will speak on lessons learned and experiences gained from shifting to the new Service Organization Control SSAE 16 Attestation Standard from SAS 70. 

Two CPE are offered for each of the audio conferences (4 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

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.