Leaders across the federal government are under pressure to deliver on an ever-expanding mission with limited resources. Doing so requires the modernization of systems and processes to connect data, content, and applications to maximize existing infrastructure investments and enhance information availability, value, and security. With countless directives and executive orders on everything from cybersecurity and data sharing to improving the c...

In June 2019 the Office of Management and Budget released MemorandumM-19-21, directing all Executive Branch departments and agencies to transition to fully digitize all permanent records by Dec. 31, 2022. But many agencies are going to miss that deadline. Between the scope of the requirements and the effects of the pandemic, fully one-third of agencies have indicated they are going to miss the deadline. The challenge is not simply digitizing r...

Today, data is the most strategic asset for every government agency. State and local agencies hold a vast amount of data about their residents, including personally identifiable information. One result: the databases have become attractive targets for cyber attacks, from stealing data to sell to disrupting agency operations or services. All state and local agencies have security in place to protect their systems and data, but in the past coupl...

Please visit our website for the most up-to-date- information! AGA is the member organization for government financial management professionals. We lead and encourage change that benefits our field and all citizens. Our training events, professional certification, publications and ongoing education help members build their skills and advance their careers. Who we are Our members work in government financial management across sectors and worldw...

Please visit our website for the most up-to-date- information! AGA is the member organization for government financial management professionals. We lead and encourage change that benefits our field and all citizens. Our training events, professional certification, publications and ongoing education help members build their skills and advance their careers. Who we are Our members work in government financial management across sectors and worldw...

Federal agencies must shift fully to electronic records management by December 2022, when the National Archives and Records Administration will stop accepting new paper records. Successfully making that transition entails far more than simply digitizing existing documents. Meeting the goals set by M-19-21 demands changes to current business processes, dramatically different approaches to content classification, new systems that are digital thr...

The Congressional Research Service noted a decade ago that, “Intelligence is valuable only if it can be shared with consumers who need it, but, to the extent that it is more widely shared, risks of compromise are enhanced.” That report was prompted in part by 9/11. In the twenty years since, “need to know” has become “need to share” throughout the federal government as agencies have come to realize the value...

The Virtual Leadership Summit II remains by far the best value for your dollar and continues to be committed to Federal Government training, education and learning. The workshops will focus on such topics as Leadership Development, Training Design & Development, Career Development, Learning Measurement & Analytics and Learning Technologies. We have so much to offer in a single week and most important is the networking opportunities. So...

Summary The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has laid out several key milestones in its Electronic Records Management Initiative (NARA M-19-21) that are fast approaching. Join this panel of government and industry experts to learn how agencies are meeting this mandate and how intelligent automation can play a key role in compliance. This panel will discuss: Why digitization is critical to your agency’s success Key lear...

Chief Information Officers (CIOs) are the stewards of a new type of currency – Data. For data to achieve its maximum value, we should look at the role of the CIO and the processes he/she oversees similarly to how we hold Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and even Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) accountable for an organization’s finances. There will be two parts of the webinar: The first will be a conversation with government data exe...