2001 IT/Middle Management Conference
Nashville, Tennessee

Art Hayes (TN) welcomes the NSAA IT/Middle Management Conference to Nashville, Tennessee. In the background is Ernie Almonte (RI), Chair of NSAA's E-Government Committee.

Ralph Campbell, Jr. (NC) describes North Carolina's new e-procurement system.

Carol Langelier (GAO) explains some of the key aspects of NSAA and GAO's draft guide, "Management Planning Guide for Information Systems Security."

Kevin Wright (OK) explains some of the pitfalls auditors can expect in their first audit under GASB 34.

Mike Farrar (NY) and Pat Keith (TX) lead a breakout session on core competencies for IT auditors.

Bradley Dugger, retired Tennessee Chief Information Officer, gives his impressions of the future of electronic government.

Joe Moore (AZ) outlines some of the challenges associated with electronic records.

Gerry Hoppmann (KY) discusses a recent performance audit on water quality conducted by his office. At left is co-panelist Patrick Goldsmith (LA).

Nancy Rainosek (TX) addresses privacy concerns for governments.

Jennifer Schreck (VA) highlights audit considerations in the development of IT systems.

Karen Helderman (VA) explains the work of the "information sharing" workgroup of the NSAA-GAO Information Security Audit Initiative.

Ken Willis (CA) describes a recent performance audit that utilized innovative techniques to achieve results.

Tom Quimby, Cornell University, informs conference attendees about the fundamentals of interest-based bargaining.

David Hayes (GAO) clarifies key points in presenting results of vulnerability assessments.

Sharon Hayes, Project Director, demonstrates some of the innovative features of North Carolina's new e-procurement system.

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2002 IT/Middle Management Conference

Phoenix, Arizona
September 4 - 7, 2002