Association of Federal Enterprise Risk Management Names 2016 New Officers

Sallyanne_Harper.jpgWASHINGTON, D.C., - Feb. 24, 2016 — Congratulations to AOC Solutions’ Federal Financial Management Vice President and Executive Officer, Sallyanne Harper, for being chosen as a member of the board of directors for the Association of Federal Enterprise Risk Management.

Harper shares “I am excited to join the board of AFERM as the federal government undertakes its expansion of enterprise risk management (ERM).   This is a turning point that has been long overdue and AFERM is well positioned to support this exciting and positive change."

Harper was selected as one of nine board members and holds the position of President-Elect for 2016. The focus for leadership this year is based on new Enterprise Risk Management and internal controls guidelines issued by the Office of Management and Budget as part of an OMB Circular A-123 update. AFERM leadership will be focused on additional outreach to government leaders and ERM professionals in communicating what these changes mean to the future of ERM in the federal government and supporting the implementation of the guidelines.

About the Association for Federal Enterprise Risk Management

AFERM is a professional organization dedicated to the advancement of Enterprise Risk Management within the federal government. The association serves its members by providing a forum for discussion of issues relevant to participants in the federal risk management profession, sponsoring appropriate educational programs, encouraging professional development, influencing governmental risk management policies and practices, and serving as an advocate for the profession. Currently, AFERM is the only organization that exclusively promotes and supports ERM in the federal sector. Learn more at www.aferm.org.

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