|  12/14/2021 - AGA NY Capital Chapter COVID Policies For In Person Events | COVID-19 Protocol
Strategic Directions and Bylaws Committee
November 19, 2021
To ensure the health and safety of attendees at our in-person events, the New York Capital Chapter of AGA (Chapter) has adopted the following safety protocol. This protocol is effective as of November 19, 2021.
All attendees at Chapter-sponsored in-person events must be being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (at least two weeks after the final dose) or have proof of a negative Covid-19 test within 72 hours of the event. You must present proof of your vaccination status or negative test results along with a government issued photo ID (driver’s license or non-driver ID) at the time you sign in on-site at the event.
Seating will generally be spaced out to provide sufficient distance among attendees. Where possible, the seating will be arranged in classroom style rather than banquet tables.
Attendees are required to be properly masked (nose and mouth covered) for the duration of the event except when eating or drinking, regardless of vaccination status.
Do not attend a Chapter-sponsored in-person event if you are: sick or have COVID-19 symptoms, have been in close contact with an individual diagnosed with COVID-19, have exhibited COVID-19 symptoms within the past 14 days, have been directed to self-isolate or quarantine by a health care provider or public health official, or if you are awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test.
Refunds will be provided to individuals who are unable to attend because of sickness or possible COVID-19 exposure.
Note: COVID-19 guidance from the federal and State government is regularly being revised, which may impact this protocol. Further, the venue for the event and/or the speaker may have different requirements. Any changes to this protocol will be clearly communicated to all registered attendees and attendees will be given the opportunity to withdraw their registration for the event and receive a full refund.
Last Updated by: FGreaney on 12/14/2021 12:38:31 PM | | | 9/15/2021 - 2021 Chapter Executive Committee | 2021-2022 AGA NY Capital Chapter Executive Committee and Call for Volunteers
I am pleased to present to you the 2021-22 AGA NY Capital Chapter Executive Committee and Other Key Positions that oversee your Chapter and make it work. I want to thank each of the individuals that volunteered their time and talents in our operations also thank each of you for being members of our Chapter.
Also, I would like to remind you that we have an informative website where you can find key information about our Chapter, including upcoming educational and community service events, calendar of events, governance, contact information, and other Chapter information. Here is the link to the website: https://www.aganycap.org/index.asp
Interested in a governing or support position in the Chapter? We are looking for an individual to fill the position of Registrar to help manage event registrations. In addition, each Vice President is actively looking to have members help on their committees. The commitment is small, but the rewards can be big! There is always something GREAT and small that we can use help with to keep our Chapter strong. A complete list of Chapter Committees and Leadership Opportunities can be found here.
Please contact Michael Abbott or any of the Vice Presidents if you are interested in being more active in the Chapter!
2021-22 AGA NY Capital Chapter
Officers:
President: Michael Abbott, retired
Immediate Past President: Brian Gee, NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
President-Elect: David Robertson, NYS Teachers’ Retirement System
VP for Accountability Outreach: Raymond Harris, retired
VP for Certification: Mark Mitchell, NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision
VP for Communications: Kimberly Geary, NYS Office of the State Comptroller
VP for Community Service: Laura Brown, NYS Office of the State Comptroller
VP for Membership: Debbie Harrington, NYS Department of Health
VP for Programs and Education: Jennifer Paperman, NYS Office of the State Comptroller
Secretary: Melinda Fuller, NYS Teachers’ Retirement System
Treasurer: Brian Maclutsky, NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision
Web Coordinator: Francesca Greaney, NYS Office of the State Comptroller
Directors in first year of two-year term (2021-23):
James VanBuren, Grant Thornton
Chelsey Fiorini, NYS Office of the State Comptroller
Stephanie Slominski, Albany County
Carim Cervantes, NYS Office of the State Comptroller
Brian Jackson, NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
Directors in second year of two-year term (2020-22):
Anthony Trapasso, KPMG
Emily Kunchala, SUNY Research Foundation
Ann Marsh, NYS Office of the State Comptroller
Jeffery Koch, KPMG
Layli Nazirova, NYS Department of Health
Non-Voting Members of the CEC:
National Council of Chapters (NCC) Representative: Shelly Taleporos, NYS Department of State
Historian: Helen Kaczor, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Registrar: To Be Determined
Last Updated by: FGreaney on 11/1/2021 5:17:02 AM | | | 3/5/2021 - Capital Ideas - Newsletter - January and February 2021 | Outstanding Achievements in Government Accountability Award Deadline Extended
Perhaps you know an outstanding leader who helped guide your agency through the COVID-19 crisis or made excellent use of their resources throughout the year. The New York Capital Chapter of the AGA is seeking nominees for the New York Capital Outstanding Achievements in Government Accountability Award. Each year, the New York Capital Chapter presents the award to formally recognize a government employee who has demonstrated sustained outstanding leadership and notable contributions to financial management and accountability, and to encourage increased interest, growth, development and distinctive leadership in the field of financial management and accountability.
If you have any questions about the nomination or award process, please contact Emily Kunchala at Emily.Kunchala@rfsuny.org. Applications are due by April 9th.
Outstanding Achievements in Government Accountability Award
Application
Click Here to see a list of recent winners
January and February 2021 Newsletter
Last Updated by: LBrown on 2/23/2022 1:14:05 PM | | | 1/11/2021 - Capital Ideas - Newsletter - November and December 2020 | November/December 2020 Newsletter
Last Updated by: LBrown on 2/23/2022 1:15:08 PM | | | 12/17/2020 - AGA Wants YOU! | Join the AGA as a new member through March 2021, and your membership is good until March 31, 2022. And the New York Capital Chapter will also give you a $15 rebate and a padfolio!
Existing members who sponsor a new member can also receive the same offer. And you will also be eligible to win prizes in AGA National’s recruitment program.
Why pay more for professional membership and training?
Attend our Chapter training events and webinars (many are free for members) and the savings could exceed your membership dues.
Click Here for Flyer and Details!
Last Updated by: FGreaney on 12/17/2020 4:58:46 AM | | | 10/29/2020 - Capital Ideas - Newsletter - September and October 2020 | We've completed our September/October 2020 Newsletter!
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Last Updated by: LBrown on 2/23/2022 1:16:41 PM | | | 10/25/2020 - AGA New York Capital Chapter Report to Our Members 2019-2020 | Click Here to Download The CCR 2020 Report
The Association of Government Accountants (AGA) is a national organization whose primary focus is on advancing government accountability and thought leadership. The AGA serves its members by fostering learning, certification, leadership and collaboration with other professionals and stakeholders to advance their own professional development as they advance government accountability. It supports the careers of government accountability professionals working in federal, state and local governments, as well as those in the private sector and academia. With a national office, over 90 chapters, and about 14,000 members across the U.S. and worldwide, the AGA focuses on government accountability and is the conduit that brings together people who often wouldn’t ordinarily have access to each other.
The New York Capital Chapter was chartered by the AGA in October 1977 and is based in Albany, the capital of New York State. The Chapter’s focus is also on advancing government accountability and offering outstanding educational events, networking opportunities, certification pathways and community service activities. The Chapter has won many national awards for its programs and services and is considered one of the top chapters in the AGA.
The Chapter is governed by a group of 23 members who comprise the Chapter Executive Committee (CEC), and is assisted by many other members who participate on several active committees that help support the Chapter. The CEC meets monthly to discuss how they can best serve the membership, government accountability profession and the community. The Chapter boasts an outstanding website, a reestablished newsletter and a social media presence, perennial winners of AGA national awards, along with annual recognition for having the best educational program and community service events.
who we are
As of June 30, 2020, the Chapter has 216 members employed by state and local government (75%), federal government (6%), and all other, including private industry, not-for-profits and academia (19%). The membership is quite diversified, having auditors, accountants, budget and finance professionals, IT and internal control specialists, investigators, etc.
Chapter members include students, young professionals, mid-level managers, senior executives, and retirees. We have members from all over New York State, although the majority is concentrated in the Capital District. We also have members from numerous other states and, as far away as, Istanbul.
Last Updated by: FGreaney on 10/26/2020 5:20:29 AM | | | 6/18/2020 - Capital Ideas - Newsletter - June 2020 | We have just completed our June 2020 newsletter.
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Last Updated by: LBrown on 2/23/2022 1:17:03 PM | | | 5/14/2020 - John Hall Webinars | John Hall Webinars
In an effort to provide our members and others with educational opportunities to earn CPEs, we have partnered with John Hall, the highly respected and popular TCTC speaker, to offer a package of two CPE virtual webinars over the summer.
AGA New York Capital Chapter members can receive a 20% discount on John's 2020 Summer Webinar Six-Pack Series. That’s SIX 2-CPE Webinars for $99 (regular price $119). The webinars start on Wednesday, June 10 and are held every other Wednesday through August 19. Don't miss this opportunity to pick up 12 CPE credits over the summer months for a 20% OFF DISCOUNTED PRICE offered only to AGA members.
All programs start at 11 AM Eastern and run for about 1 hour and 50 minutes. Details on the webinars can be found below and by CLICKING HERE. All programs qualify for CPE credits under NASBA guidelines.
Members can register for the Six-Pack Series by CLICKING HERE.
Non-members can register by CLICKING HERE. ($119)
New York Capital Chapter AGA members also have the option of purchasing individual programs, at a discounted price of $29 each. Non-member price is $39 each.
Here’s the Webinar line-up (CLICK HERE for full webinar details):
Wednesday, June 10: “How to Audit...Better! - 2020 Update” (2 CPEs in Auditing)
Members Only - Click here to register for just this June 10 Webinar
Non-members - Click here to register for just this June 10 Webinar
Wednesday, June 24 - “Internal Consulting Skills for Auditors & Managers” (2 CPEs in Auditing)
Members Only - Click here to register for just this June 24 Webinar
Non-members - Click here to register for just this June 24 Webinar
Wednesday, July 8 - “Fraud Prevention in Expense Reimbursement, Purchasing-Cards & Time Reporting” (2 CPEs in Accounting)
Members Only - Click here to register for just this July 8 Webinar
Non-members - Click here to register for just this July 8 Webinar
Wednesday, July 22 - “Fraud Prevention in Financial & Operational Results Reporting” (2 CPEs in Accounting)
Members Only - Click here to register for just this July 22 Webinar
Non-members - Click here to register for just this July 22 Webinar
Wednesday, August 5 - “Fraud Prevention in Construction & Other Large Contracting Relationships” (2 CPEs in Accounting)
Members Only - Click here to register for just this August 5 Webinar
Non-members - Click here to register for just this August 5 Webinar
Wednesday, August 19 - “How to Develop, Sponsor & Lead Fraud Prevention Skills Training for Executives, Managers & Staff” (2 CPEs in Accounting)
Members Only - Click here to register for just this August 19 Webinar
Non-members - Click here to register for just this August 19 Webinar
Last Updated by: LBrown on 5/26/2020 1:29:19 PM | | | 4/7/2020 - Chapter Award Nominations | The Awards Committee would like to solicit nominations for the following chapter awards:
• John Wrafter Distinguished Chapter Service Award - This award is the Chapter’s highest honor and recognizes outstanding contributions that have had a major impact on Chapter activities. Past recipients generally have had more than one year of significantly active service and most have also previously received the Chapter Service Award (although this is not a prerequisite).
• Robert H Attmore Tone from the Top Award - This award recognizes those members who set the tone at the top with their staff for encouraging professional development, certification, and association membership and participation.
• Thomas J Goodfellow Chapter Champion Award – This award recognizes members who have had at least ten years of active service to AGA. It is the Chapter’s hall of fame award.
• Emerging Leader Award – This new award recognizes members who have demonstrated the skills to be an outstanding leader and who have shown a commitment to improving Chapter operations.
Link to winners from the last few years.
If you have someone in mind, please send an email to Emily Kunchala (emily.kunchala@rfsuny.org) by Friday, April 10.
Last Updated by: LBrown on 4/7/2020 5:23:25 AM |
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