In this episode we interview Norbert Howard from 11th Hour Service about his perspectives on government accountability work based on his work in the government and private sector. We talk about things to consider if you are transitioning to the private sector from the government, the importance of certifications, keeping up with technology and dealing with change!

In this episode we chat with Ciera Johnson and Makiyah Jones, two students that attended the 2025 AGA National Leadership Training, about their experience and plans for careers in government accountability!

Episode 143: Improper Payments vs Fraud

In this episode we chat with Berri Davis from Sikich and Rebecca Shea from GAO to debate the differences between Improper Payments and Fraud!

Here are some links discussed on the show:

ID Verification Tool: gaoinnovations.gov/id_verification/

PRAC Blueprint: Blueprint for Enhanced Program Integrity - Chapter 4: Whole-of-Government Approach

GAO Anti-Fraud Resource: Our New Interactive Online Resource for Understanding and Combatting Federal Fraud | U.S. GAO

Antifraud Playbook: Interactive-Treasury-Playbook.pdf

In this episode we chat with Amy Parker about approaches to coaching employees! Here are the books we discussed on the episode:

The Power of TED - David Emerald

Loving What Is - Byron Katie

Coaching for Performance - Sir John Whitmore

In this episode we chat with Vinay Singh, former HUD CFO and CAIO, about the role of a federal Chief AI Officer!

On this episode, Yoko McCarthy from the Boston Chapter and your podcast host, Paul Marshall from the Washington DC Chapter, talk about what it is like to be an AGA Chapter President. Tune in to learn more and see if you would be interested in taking on the challenge!

On this episode we chat with Robin Gilliam from FASAB about the new standard, SFFAS 64 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis: Rescission and Replacement of SFFAS 15. Robin will also be rolling out a training program to the agencies in February, listen to learn more!

On this episode, we discuss budgeting at DHS with Jose Fabre. We discuss budget tool modernization and budgeting at the Department level versus at a DHS Component.

On this episode, we chat with Saesha Carlile, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Budget and Programs, at the Department of Transportation! Links to documents discussed on the podcast are included here:

• Learning Agenda Main Page: Learning Agenda: FY 2024-2026 | US Department of Transportation

• Document: US DOT Learning Agenda: FY 2024-2026

• FY 2025 Evaluation Plan: FY 2025 Evaluation Plan | US Department of Transportation

• Performance Plans: DOT Budget and Performance Documents | US Department of Transportation

On this episode, we chat with Michael Huffman, Sr. VP at cBEYONDData, and one of the organizers of this years' AGA Technology Transformation Summit. The TTS is taking place November 6th, there's still time to sign up! AGA - TTS Home (agacgfm.org)