The Era of Fiscal Transparency
July 9, 2009
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
In recent months, the U.S. has entered into an unprecedented era of government fiscal tracking. From legislation passed through Congress, to stipulations in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, to guarantees from the White House, government has vowed to track where each dollar goes and how it is used. However, the most challenging question still remains: How will we do it?
On July 9, the National Chamber Foundation and U.S. Chamber of Commerce brought together representatives from federal and state governments, Congress, and the private sector who are all actively engaged in developing the most effective and transparent methods of tracking federal dollars. Speakers shared their thoughts on the greatest challenges facing government as it begins tracking funds, the successes various departments have had in the process, and the latest technologies and strategies the private sector has developed to implement tracking for the long-term.
Attendees had the opportunity to hear about what current legislation requirements mean for current and future tracking, lessons learned from departments already tracking their dollars, and best practices for the future. This event exclusively explored how the public and private sectors can work together to create a successful and transparent funding mechanism that allows government, business, and the American public the ability to see where each federal dollar goes.
Keynote Speakers:
- Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH)
- Jim Champy, Chairman of Consulting, Perot Systems
Panelists:
- Mark Bolgiano, President and CEO, XBRL US
- Michael P. Flynn, Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Clare Hart, Executive Vice President, Dow Jones & Company and President, Dow Jones Enterprise Media Group
- David Hirschmann, Senior Vice President, U.S. Chamber of Commerce and President and CEO, Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness
- Ronald J. Naples, Chairman, Pennsylvania Stimulus Oversight Commission and Chief Accountability Officer, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Kevin R. Puvalowski, Deputy Special Inspector General, Office of the Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (SIGTARP)
- Ari Schwartz, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Center for Democracy and Technology
- Donald Thomas,Vice President, Management Consulting, Perot Systems
Thank you to our Event Sponsors:
Thank you to our Event Marketing Partner:
___________________________________________________________________________________
For more information about this event, sponsorship and partnership opportunities, or questions, contact Elizabeth Dixon, Manager of Programs at (202) 463-5500 or edixon@uschamber.com. 
___
________________________________________________________________________________________________
