AGA Fraud ‘26

W106: What Oversight Reviews Reveal: Technology and Financial Risks Government Leaders Should Watch (Room Atrium Ballroom A)

23 Sep 26
11:15 AM - 12:05 PM

Tracks: FOS: FINT (Finance-Technical)

Speaker(s): Jennifer Franks, Acting Chief Technology Officer and Director, Center for Enhanced Cybersecurity, US Government Accountability Office; Kevin Smith, Senior IT & Cybersecurity Analyst, GAO; Mark Canter, Chief Information Security Officer, GAO

Moderator(s): Katja Freeman, Solutions Sales Director, Diligent;

Oversight work across government continues to reveal patterns in how agencies manage technology, financial systems and modernization efforts. This session shares insights drawn from oversight reviews and evaluations, highlighting common risks that appear across agencies. Attendees will learn what these patterns mean for financial managers, auditors and program leaders and what steps organizations can take to strengthen governance and accountability.