For more Information about the CPE Training, click here for the Training Event Flyer
Select one of the following options below to Register and Pay for the Texas CPE Training Event from July 12 to 14 at the Texas State Capitol.
Individual and Group Registration
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1100 Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78701
Parking Rates for the Capitol Visitors Parking Garage
2 hours – Free
Each additional 30 minutes $1.00
Daily $10 (max)
MC/Visa, Debit card, Bills, Checks, Amex, Coins, Discover
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 7-am-7pm
Address: 1201 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, Texas 78701
Entrance is off E. 12th St. or E 13th St.; Exit is onto San Jacinto Blvd.
For any questions, contact texas@inspectorsgeneral.org.
Agenda for the CPE Training – note: Lunch is on your own.
Tuesday, July 12, 2016 — Extension Auditorium (E1.004)
| Time | Topic | Instructor | ||
| 7:30AM – 7:55AM | Registration | |||
| 8:00AM – 9:00AM | IG Oversight in a Managed Care World | Stuart W. Bowen, Jr. Inspector General Texas Health and Human Services Commission |
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| 9:10AM – 10:00AM | The Texas Ethics Commission: The Role of Transparency and Disclosure in the Political Process | John Moore Director of Enforcement Texas Ethics Commission |
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| 10:10AM – 11:00AM | Overview of SSA/OIG – Combating Fraud, Waste & Abuse | Ron Treviño Resident Agent in Charge Nancy B. Kennedy Special Agent Social Security Administration Office of Inspector General |
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| 11:10AM – 12:00PM | NICB Overview | Frederick P. Lohmann Director Field Operations, Southwest Region National Insurance Crime Bureau |
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| 12:00PM – 1:00PM | Lunch | |||
| 1:00PM – 3:00PM | Combatting Education Fraud and Corruption | Neil E. Sanchez Special Agent in Charge U.S. Department of Education Office of Inspector General |
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| 3:10PM – 4:10PM | Overview of TJJD-OIG: The Unique Responsibility of an IG’s Office | Roland D. Luna Chief Inspector General Texas Juvenile Justice Department Office of Inspector General |
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| 5:30PM – 7:30PM | Social Networking Event | Pelon’s Tex-Mex Restaurant 802 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701 |
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***Note: We regret to inform you that no food or beverages are allowed inside the auditorium, so the AIG will not offer any snacks or beverages on this day.***
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 — Legislative Conference Center (LCC) (E2.002)
| Time | Topic | Instructor |
| 8:00AM – 9:00AM | Lessons Learned from a Lifetime of Fighting Fraud | James D. Ratley, CFE President Association of Certified Fraud Examiners |
| 9:10AM – 10:00AM | Assembling a Compelling IG Case | Rob Drummond Senior Counsel for Investigations Texas Health & Human Services Commission Inspector General |
| 10:20AM – 11:20AM | RPI’s Effect on Productivity, Performance, and Process: Texas Workforce Commission – Civil Rights Division’s Story |
Michelle Goodwine, MPA Manager, Housing Investigations Texas Workforce Commission Civil Rights Division |
| 11:20AM – 12:00PM | Lunch | |
| 1:00PM – 2:00PM | Money Laundering Trends | Evan J. Rae, CPA, CIGI Senior Investigator Inspector General Texas Health and Human Services Commission |
| 2:00PM – 3:00PM | Conspiracy Cases | Evan J. Rae, CPA, CIGI Senior Investigator Inspector General Texas Health and Human Services Commission |
| 3:10PM – 4:00PM | Research and Asset Finding Techniques | Melissa Olivares, BBA-Finance, MBA Investigator Inspector General Texas Health and Human Services Commission |
| 4:00PM – 5:00PM | The Re-Engineered USMS Internal Audit Process | Michael Troyanski Commander Office of the Inspector General Texas Department of Criminal Justice |
Concurrent Presentation for Auditors – Wednesday, July 13, 2016
| Time | Topic | Instructor |
| 8:00AM – 12:00PM | Government Auditing Standards — Focus on Chapters 1-3 and Performance Auditing | Stephen L. Morgan, CIA, CGAP, CFE, CGFM CEO of EGAPP, Inc. |
| 3:00PM – 4:00PM | Medicaid: Auditing in the Managed Care Era | Kacy J. VerColen, CPA Audit Director Inspector General Texas Health and Human Services Commission |
***The AIG will provide snacks and beverages throughout the day.***
Thursday, July 14, 2016
| Time | Topic | Instructor |
| 8:00AM – 9:00AM | History of TDCJ-OIG Until Present | Bruce W. Toney Inspector General Texas Department of Criminal Justice |
| 9:10AM – 10:00AM | Role of TIGTA (Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration) | Treon San Marco Special Agent Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration |
| 10:20AM – 11:20AM | Overview of the United States Department of Transportation | Joe Zschiesche Special Agent-in-Charge Fort Worth Regional Office U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General |
| 11:20AM – 12:30PM | Lunch | |
| 12:30PM – 2:40 PM | Federal Prosecution: Case Studies and Tips for Successful Outcomes | Amy Burch and Denise Williams Assistant United States Attorneys Northern District of Texas |
| 2:50PM – 3:50PM | The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General: Who We Are and What We Do |
Max Eamiguel, CFS, CFCI Special Agent in Charge Chris Cave, CFE Deputy Special Agent in Charge Southern Area Field Office United States Postal Service Office of Inspector General |
| 4:00PM – 5:00PM | Using Technology to Prevent Identity Thieves From Stealing Public Benefits | Paul D. Carmona Director Regulatory Integrity Division Texas Workforce Commission |
***The AIG will provide snacks and beverages throughout the day.***
Maps
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Business Professional Attire is Required
Lunch: On Your Own
The Capitol Grill is located in the Texas State Capitol on 1400 Congress Avenue. It is open to the public and can be found in the Capitol extension in room E1.002.
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Hotline7:30am-10:30am
Breakfast Grill 7:30am-10:00am
Lunch, Soup and Salad Bar 11:00am-2:00pm
Deli 11:00am-3:00pm
Grab n’ Go 7:30am-5:00pm
For any questions, contact texas@inspectorsgeneral.org.