Additional Information:

This year’s training will be held in-person on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. The event will be held at The Cleveland Public Library, which is located at 525 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114. Attendees should plan to arrive between 7:15 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. to sign in at registration. The event begins at 8:00 a.m. and will end at 4:00 p.m.

Registration

Registration is open through Thursday, May 14, 2026.  Some employers may want to coordinate registration for large groups, so please check with your employer before registering.

DFAS Cleveland Operations employees (organizational codes beginning with JB or JL) must self-nominate via their chain of command’s self-nomination process (i.e., data call).

DFAS non-Operations employees contact the training officer or purchase card holder for your organization for instructions for completing an external training request.After you receive notification that your DFAS Training has been approved complete the 2026 AGA/SDFM registration form here.  You may need to access the registration link from a personal device.

NASA employees must register through SATERN by Thursday, May 14, 2026.
After you receive notification that your SATERN Training has approved complete the 2026 AGA/SDFM registration form here.  You may need to access the registration link from a personal device.

All others should follow their organization’s procedures for requesting external training.

Payment

Cost $80 for members and $90 for non-members.

Submit individual payments by contacting the SDFM Cleveland Chapter Treasurer Alexander Kearney at alexander.j.kearney2.civ@mail.mil 

Conference Attire

Business casual attire is appropriate for all conference activities.

CPE Credits

A total of eight Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits will be awarded for participation. These will be provided to attendees after the event via email.

PowerPoint Presentations

Any presentations made available can be requested after the event by emailing agaclevelandchp@gmail.com.  Please remember that not all speakers provide copies of their presentation to AGA/SDFM.

Who Should Attend?

If you are involved in government financial management and accountability, then this training is for you! This conference brings together leaders from all levels of government, the private sector, and academia. The following are encouraged to attend:

Reasons to Attend

• There are many advantages to attending this conference. You will have the opportunity to learn about various topics in financial management and accounting as well as have the opportunity to network. This conference will allow you to:
• Obtain four CPEs
• Increase your promotion potential
• Learn new techniques
• Learn from recognized government leaders
• Network with colleagues from throughout the region
• Stay current on government, private industry, and academia changes
• Contact Us
• If you still have additional questions or concerns, you may contact us at agaclevelandchp@gmail.com.