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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s A-123 Implementation Office of the Chief Financial Officer

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s A-123 Implementation Office of the Chief Financial Officer Office of Financial Management “Making the Connection…” May 9, 2007. New. EPA’s FY 2007 A-123 Implementation. Inspector General Partnership Agency Commitment – Executive Leadership

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s A-123 Implementation Office of the Chief Financial Officer

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  1. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s A-123 Implementation Office of the Chief Financial Officer Office of Financial Management “Making the Connection…” May 9, 2007

  2. New EPA’s FY 2007 A-123 Implementation • Inspector General Partnership • Agency Commitment – Executive Leadership • Defined/Agreed Upon Focus Areas • Frequent Updates • Institutionalize the Approach • Broaden the Audience • Enhance Accountability 2

  3. Approach “Listening” Meeting w/OMB/GAO/OIG Update on A-123 Reviews/Actions Integrity/A-123 Kick-off Meeting Approve FY 07 A-123 Plan FY 2007 Annual Assurance Letters Due (Integrity/A-123) FY 2007 EOY Integrity/A123 Decision Meeting Draft Midyear Report Document Processes, Test & Evaluate Controls, Assess Risks (A-123) Identify/ Remediate Deficiencies (A-123) Report Results & Action Plans (A-123) FY 2009 OMB Budget Submission FY 2007 Performance & Accountability Report (Integrity/A-123 Assurance Statements) FY 2008 CJ Update on Management Challenges • Harmonized with the Management Integrity Process • Quarterly discussions as part of the President’s Management Agenda initiatives 2

  4. Accounts Receivable Grants Procurement & A/P Property Financial Reporting Superfund State Cost Share Fund Balances, Investments, Budget Payroll General Control Environment(interview senior personnel – tone at top, etc.) General IT Controls (FISMA) Audience Significant Processes by National Executives(Activities Exceeding $79 Million) CFO • COO • CIO 3

  5. Accountability • “Not just a CFO issue…” • Training – Executive & Staff (Do-it-yourself, contractor support, quality assurance) • “Briefing fatigue” (Communicate, Communicate, Communicate…) • National Executives (Identify additional areas, do reviews, evaluate results, manage documentation, communicate to SAT, certify remediation, etc.) • Accelerated Assurance Reporting – July 2007 • Decision for Administrator – September 2007 4

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