In this episode of the "All Things Financial Management" podcast, presented by the American Society of Military Comptrollers (ASMC) and Guidehouse, Ms. Debra Del Mar Senior FM Systems Advisor, Office of Under Secretary of Defense for Financial Management/Comptroller, sat down with host Tom Rhoads to discuss her unique journey from the industry side to government service. They discuss the Department of Defense's financial management strategy, its unique approach including a shared vision and the focus on accelerated progress. Ms. Del Mar also shares valuable lessons learned from the Marine Corps' migration to Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) and offers advice for early career professionals. This episode emphasizes the importance of leadership, a focus on materiality, strong partnerships, and a collaborative all-in approach.

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Robert and Francis dig into the impacts of Schedule F on the federal civil service and Francis’ fear of cows.

Episode 130: Grading the new Schedule F Executive Order

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ Chief Learning Officer Amy Parker school the FedHeads in Latin and how the agency is strengthening leadership and democratizing learning to help the organization grow and thrive.

Episode 131: Semper Disco Semper Gumby

Transformation of federal agency financial management is hard, but HUD’s CFO Irv Dennis and Deputy CFO George Tomchick share what works, what doesn’t, and how they did it at the nation’s housing agency.

Episode 132: Transforming financial management at HUD

The FedHeads share their holiday plans and wish you a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

Pop-up Episode: Happy Thanksgiving!

U.S. Army CIO Greg Garcia schools the FedHeads on the organization’s efforts to transform the way it implements and benefits from information technology.

Episode 133: Evolution of IT and data management at U.S. Army

The Branch Chief for Air Force District of Washington Theresa Terry shares how she's opening up the supply chain to a whole new set of vendors to help the organization achieve its mission.

Episode 135: Procurement flying high at the U.S. Air Force

The Fedheads thought things would have died down by this time since the election, but no such luck. Francis Rose and Robert Shea surveyed the chaotic federal landscape, including Schedule F, budget negotiations, and the Presidential transition, that will take us into the holidays and beyond.

Episode 134: The chaotic federal landscape

With a whirlwind ending to 2020, Francis Rose and Robert Shea swiftly kiss 2020 good-bye and look forward to seeing each other and our loyal listeners on the other side. Happy New Year, everyone!

Episode 136: 2020 ended the way it started, weird!

We planned a pop-up and guess who popped up? Howard Mortman to talk about his new book,  When Rabbis Bless Congress(@CongressRabbi). Niche, indeed. But worth a listen. Happy New Year, everyone! Enjoy!

Holiday pop-up episode

The Federal Government's fiscal health has been on the decline for decades and the need for investment in pandemic response and economic recovery hasn't helped. But Grant Thornton Public Sector's Managing Director Doug Crisetello gives the #FedHeads a run down of some fixes recommended in a recent National Academy of Public Administration report: Building a Stronger Fiscal Foundation: An Agenda for 2021. https://bit.ly/3lLDoRz

Episode 137: Building a Stronger Fiscal Foundation: An Agenda for 2021

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