Reconnecting with our partners in accountability at WFOA 2022
Sep 13, 2022
Hello, WFOA 2022! The State Auditor's Office is excited to be reconnecting with our partners in government accountability at the first in-person WFOA annual conference in three years. We're bringing our ‘A' (audit) game this year with four pre-conference trainings and 13 sessions. Our staff are presenting sessions on new BARS updates and lease accounting requirements, payroll and credit card internal controls, tips for fighting and reporting fraud, and much more.
Every year, we create a special edition of our Audit Connection newsletter for WFOA. In this issue, you'll hear from State Auditor Pat McCarthy, and you'll get access to a slew of SAO's latest resources and news. Click on the image below to turn the pages of our interactive issue. Just in case you like a physical copy, you can download a PDF of our WFOA 2022 Audit Connection Newsletter to view and print. The interactive edition also includes a PDF (see the instructions on the last page of the PDF).
Resources to bookmark
Here are some highlights from the WFOA edition to help you stay rooted in #GoodGovernment.
Chat with us
Visit our booth for a chance to chat with #WeAreSAO, and join State Auditor Pat McCarthy during lunchtime on Wednesday.
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SAO has a lot to offer people with a heart for public service. Whether you're a college student seeking a paid internship, or just out of school looking to get in on the ground floor of something great, or even someone craving a career change, check out our Current Openings and Internships page to learn more about becoming part of #WeAreSAO.
Come to our sessions
Take a look at the sessions SAO is offering this year. We have something for everyone!
| Session | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Preconference: BARS Cash Training Speakers: Kayley Pagio, Vivian Vandenburg |
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Preconference: Federal Awards Requirements Class (Including Grants) Speaker: Felicia Den Adel |
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Preconference: StrengthsFinder Speaker: Debbie Pennick |
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
| Preconference: Ethics for CPAs Speaker: Scott Woelfle |
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 1 to 5 p.m. |
| 2022 Single Audit Update Speaker: Felicia Den Adel |
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 10:10 a.m. |
| Lunchtime remarks Speakers: State Auditor Pat McCarthy, State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti |
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 12 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. |
| 2022 SAO Audit Roundtable Speakers: Kelly Collins, Tina Watkins, Brandi Pritchard, Wendy Choy |
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 12 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. |
| Payroll Internal Controls Speaker: Debbie Pennick |
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 3 p.m. |
| Leases/SBITA Speaker: Olivia Crouch |
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 4 p.m. |
| Like It or Lean It? Decide Using Lean Methodology Speaker: Richele Young |
Thursday, Sept. 15, 10:10 a.m. |
| 2022 BARS Update Cash Speakers: Christie Cowgill, Kayley Pagio, Olivia Crouch |
Thursday, Sept. 15, 1:40 p.m. |
| Tactics, Techniques and Tips: Personal Lean Insights Speakers: Niles Kostick, Debra Hentz |
Thursday, Sept. 15, 1:40 p.m. |
| 2022 BARS Update GAAP Speakers: Christie Cowgill, Kayley Pagio, Olivia Crouch |
Thursday, Sept. 15, 3 p.m. |
| Credit Card Internal Controls Speaker: Debbie Pennick |
Thursday, Sept. 15, 4 p.m. |
| Simplify Your Life, Enjoy Your Job, and Improve Your Health with Lean Thinking Speaker: Debra Hentz |
Thursday, Sept. 15, 4 p.m. |
| Fighting Fraud Friday Speaker: Stephanie Sullivan, Sarrah Superville |
Friday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m. |
| Year in Review: SAO Tells the Story of 2021 through Statewide Financial Statement Data Speakers: Duane Walz, Niles Kostick |
Friday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m. |
| Financial Responsibilities in Cybersecurity Speaker: Daniel Mann |
Friday, Sept. 16, 11 a.m. |