AGA

Congratulations to Sharita Jefferson, AGA Austin Chapter Volunteer of the Year! Sharita's dedication to community service and her unwavering commitment to the chapter exemplify the spirit of volunteerism. Thank you for making a difference throughout the year!

Congratulations to Kristen Raley, AGA Atlanta Chapter Volunteer of the Year! Kristen's exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to the chapter's mission made a lasting impact on its government members. As a member of the Executive Leadership Committee, she strengthened member engagement, enhanced communication and created valuable opportunities for professional growth and collaboration. Her forward-thinking, inclusive leadership continues to move the chapter forward. Thank you, Kristen, for your outstanding service and dedication!

We’re proud to recognize the 2026 cohort of the NextWave program at the Tuesday Awards Luncheon at #PDT26! These forward-thinking GS 13-15s are on a path to transform federal financial management and become visionary leaders. Congratulations to all the participants for your dedication and innovative spirit!

Thursday's Awards Luncheon at #PDT26 celebrated the outstanding achievements of leaders and teams who are advancing government accountability and public financial management. Congratulations to: Financial Statement Oversight Team, U.S. Department of Education — Achievement of the Year Award Simcha Kuritzky — Cornelius E. Tierney/EY Research Award Laraib Sial — Emerging Leader Award of Excellence Jeff Steinhoff and Andrew Lewis — Author Award Melinda Miguel, Paul Lionikis and Wendy Payne — President's Award Congratulations to all of this year's honorees. Your leadership, innovation and dedication continue to inspire our profession and help keep accountability on track.

It's the final day of #PDT26! We're closing out an incredible week by keeping accountability on track with an insightful morning session featuring Gary Grippo, Acting Fiscal Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Attendees are hearing the latest updates from the Treasury and gaining valuable insights into current priorities, initiatives and the future of federal financial management. Here's to a strong finish as we continue learning, connecting and advancing government accountability together.

Grateful to Sikich for sponsoring the amazing massage station in the Solutions Hall at #pdt26! Your support provided our attendees with a much-needed opportunity to relax and rejuvenate during the long days of training. We appreciate your commitment to our well-being!

We are thrilled to welcome our newest #CGFMs at #PDT26! Your certification represents a significant milestone in your careers and a commitment to excellence in government financial management. Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement!

Thank you to Oracle for sponsoring the #PDT26 mobile app! From personalized schedules and session details to speaker information and real-time updates, the PDT app helps attendees make the most of their conference experience. Thank you for helping everyone stay connected and keep accountability on track.

At Wednesday's Awards Luncheon during #PDT26, we were proud to recognize three outstanding leaders whose contributions have advanced government accountability and financial management. Congratulations to: Steve Webb — Relmond P. Van Daniker Government Transparency Award Mike Wetklow — Educator Award Z. George (Doc) Kosinski — International Achievement Award Congratulations to this year's honorees, and thank you for helping keep accountability on track!

Thank you to KPMG US for sponsoring the #PDT26 Charging Station! Whether attendees are powering up their devices between sessions or preparing for the next networking opportunity, the Charging Station helps everyone stay connected throughout the conference.