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A NASACT Training Webinar
Thursday, November 18, 2010
2:00 - 3:50 Eastern Time
The National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers (NASACT), in conjunction with the Association of Government Accountants and the Association of Local Government Auditors, is pleased to announce the latest in its series of events addressing timely issues in government auditing and financial management.
State budget shortfalls, which are estimated to be as much $260 billion for 2011 and 2012, are a harsh reality across the country. States are addressing these fiscal challenges to a large extent by cutting spending and services, raising taxes, tapping reserves, and monetizing assets.
In addition to these drastic measures, a number of states and local governments are considering expansion of their delinquent debt collection programs to increase revenue from their accounts receivable as part of a balanced program for getting into, and staying in, fiscal shape. Depending on current conditions, enhancing collection tools and capabilities would likely increase revenues by scores of millions of dollars each year. In addition, we have observed that governments with comprehensive collection practices are able to increase voluntary compliance when the public feels they are serious about collection activities.
The National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers (NASACT) and corporate associate CGI, recently conducted a survey to identify the strategies, practices, and initiatives states are using to enhance their debt collection capabilities. The research objectives were to:
- Determine whether states are including collections initiatives as part of the revenue shortfall solution,
- Document and understand the current state of debt management strategies and practices,
- Identify successful innovations that can be leveraged to increase revenue, and
- Share our findings with NASACT members, others in state and local governments, other practitioners, and policy makers.
This webinar will highlight the specific findings from the study and identify ways to improve government debt collection programs. Kim Wallin, State Controller, Nevada, and Kent Olson, Director, Division of Accounts and Reports, Kansas, will also share their experiences to improve debt collections in their respective states.
In addition to hearing scheduled segments from our speakers, you will be able to ask questions during a live Q&A session.
This webinar offers something for all government auditors, comptrollers, grants managers, and other government officials playing a role in enhancing government debt collection programs. Please feel free to share this opportunity with others in your government interested in this topic.
NEW: A computer with Internet access is required for this event. Audio can be heard through the computer or a phone line but requires you to connect to the webinar before being able to connect via the phone if you so choose this method.
Date:
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Time:
2:00 - 3:50 p.m. ET
Speaker:
Ted London, Vice President - Tax, Revenue and Collections, CGI
Caroline Rapking, Vice President - Global Public Sector, CGI
Kent Olson, Director, Division of Accounts and Reports (KS)
Kim Wallin, State Controller (NV)
CPE:
Two credits
Cost:
$50 per Individual
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$249.00 per site (unlimited attendance)
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$0 if no CPE is requested
Agenda: |
2:00 - 2:05 |
Welcoming Remarks - Kinney Poynter, Executive Director, National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers |
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2:05 - 2:35 |
Overview of Survey Results - Ted London, Vice President - Tax, Revenue and Collections, CGI |
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2:35 - 2:50 |
The Nevada Experience - Kim Wallin, State Controller (NV) |
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2:50 - 3:05 |
The Kansas Experience - Kent Olson, Director, Division of Accounts and Reports (KS) |
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3:05 - 3:20 |
Panel Discussion - moderated by Caroline Rapking, Vice President - Global Public Sector, CGI |
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3:20 - 3:45 |
Live Q&A - moderated by Kinney Poynter and Caroline Rapking |
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3:45 - 3:50 |
Wrap-up - Kinney Poynter |
Register:
Register online
Instructions and Materials: |
An email will be sent Tuesday, November 16, by 4:30 p.m. Eastern to all who have registered for this conference with the instructions on how to join the conference and a link to the materials. Please note the instructional email will be sent only to the email address attached to the registration.
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Conference Objectives: |
To identify opportunities for efficiencies in debt collection programs for government.
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Level of Knowledge: |
Overview
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Experience Prerequisite: |
All government officials and employees are encouraged to attend. No prerequisites or advance preparation is necessary.
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The National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417 or by visiting the web site www.nasba.org. |
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Speaker Bios: |
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| Ted London, Vice President, CGI |
Bio |
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| Caroline Rapking, Vice President, Global Public Sector, CGI |
Bio |
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| Kent Olson, Director, Division of Accounts and Reports (KS) |
Bio |
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| Kim Wallin, State Controller (NV) |
Bio |
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Presentations: |
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| Ted London, Vice President, CGI |
PPT |
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| Caroline Rapking, Vice President, Global Public Sector, CGI |
| Kent Olson, Director, Division of Accounts and Reports (KS) |
PPT |
PDF |
| Kim Wallin, State Controller (NV) |
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| CPE Request Form |
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CPE Request Form |
| Evaluation Form |
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Evaluation Form |
| Sign-In Sheet |
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Sign-In Sheet |
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