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32ndAnnualFTATechnologyConference
andExhibition
FederationofTaxAdministratorsAugust7-10,2016PittsburghWestin
WELCOME
Welcome to the 32nd Annual FTA Technology ConferenceandExhibitioninPittsburgh.Weagaingatherto learnaboutnewinitiatives,discussissuesofinterestandgetinformationon new products and services in the tax and revenuemarketplace.This year’s conference features a full agendaof sessionsonnewinitiativesbygovernmenttaxauthorities,descriptionsoftechnology applications and standards, and remarks byindustryprovidersonavarietyoftopicsimportanttothetaxadministrationcommunity.Thanks toyourwillingness toshareyourknowledge,weareoffering significant sessions on useful developments on theuse of technology in taxation, as well as a special vendorSolutionsSeries.Some of you will be attending our ASC X12/E-STANDARDSworking group meeting after the close of the Conference,whichwill focusondevelopingXML-basedstateand federalelectroniccommercestandards.As always, we hope this year’s FTA Annual TechnologyConferenceandExhibitionassistsyouinyournewtechnologyefforts and that you find the time to enjoy the uniqueattractionsofPittsburgh.GaleGarriottFTAExecutiveDirector
PITTSBURGHWESTIN
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MarketingPartnersandExhibitors
CompanyName
Booth
AccutracLLC 120AgissarCorporation
109
ASRAnalytics GoldPartner 100CGITechnologies&Solutions,Inc. SilverPartner 210CSGGovernmentSolutions SilverPartner 208FairfaxImaging
102
FastEnterprises GoldPartner 104,105FedCentricTechnologies GoldPartner 212GamEffective 121ibml
204
INTRASOFTInternationalUSA
118LEONHARDKURZStiftung&Co.KG
115
LexisNexis GoldPartner 108LTASTechnologiesInc.
114
Mathtech,Inc.
112MorphoTrustUSA
122
PonderaSolutions
218Qentinel
113
RevenueSolutions,Inc. GoldPartner 207SICPA/MeyercordRevenue Goldpartner 111SourceHOV
216
Teradata BronzePartner 116TheDataEntryCompany 119
DAYSATAGLANCE
SUNDAY,AUGUST7
3:30–6:30p.m. ConferenceandExhibitorRegistration Tangent(nearescalator)6:30–8p.m. OpeningReception AlleghenyFoyer(thirdfloor)
MONDAY,AUGUST8
7:30–5p.m. ConferenceandExhibitorRegistration Tangent(nearescalator)7:30–8:30a.m. ContinentalBreakfast Rotunda(secondfloor)8:30–10:15a.m. GENERALSESSION Westmoreland(secondfloor)10:30-11:30a.m. ConcurrentSessions(secondfloor)
Session1 -WestmorelandEastSession2 -SomersetSession3 -CambriaSession4 -Pennsylvania
11:30–1:30p.m. Lunch–onyourown Noon–5p.m. ExhibitHall(Allegheny)VendorSetup
1:30–5p.m. ConcurrentSessions(secondfloor)Session1 -WestmorelandEastSession2 -SomersetSession3 -CambriaSession4 -Pennsylvania
5–8p.m. RECEPTION–ExhibitHall(Allegheny)
TUESDAY,AUGUST9
7:30–8:30a.m. ContinentalBreakfast–ExhibitHall(Allegheny)
8:30–10:45a.m. ConcurrentSessions
Session1 -Butler Session2 -Somerset Session3 -Cambria Session4 -PennsylvaniaPleasenote:therewillnotbeaformalbreakonTuesdaymorningbecausetheExhibitHallopensimmediatelyaftertheopeningconcurrentsessions.10:45–1p.m. ExhibitHall(Allegheny)andLunch (lunchservicebeginsaround11:30)
1:30–5p.m. ExhibitHall(Allegheny)–VendorBreakdown
1:30–5p.m. ConcurrentSessions(secondfloor)
Session1 -Butler Session2 -Somerset Session3 -Cambria Session4 -Pennsylvania
WEDNESDAY,AUGUST10
7:30–8:30a.m. ContinentalBreakfast Rotunda(secondfloor)8:30–10:45a.m. CONCURRENTSESSIONS(SECONDFLOOR) Session1 -Butler Session2 -Somerset Session3 -CambriaNoon ConferenceClose
E-STANDARDSMeetingWEDNESDAY,AUGUST10
CAMBRIA1:30–5p.m. Meeting
THURSDAY,AUGUST11Butler
7:30-8:30a.m. ContinentalBreakfast(inroom) 8:30-5p.m. Meeting
DETAILEDAGENDAFORMONDAY,AUGUST87:30–5p.m. Registration Tangent(nearescalator)7:30–8:30a.m. Continentalbreakfast Rotunda(secondfloor) 8:30–10a.m. GENERALSESSION Westmoreland(secondfloor)IntroductionGaleGarriott,FederationofTaxAdministratorsWelcometoPittsburghJohnKaschak,DeputySecretaryforTaxation,PennsylvaniaDepartmentofRevenueKeynoteAddressBrigadierGeneral(ret.)GregoryJ.TouhillDeputyAssistantSecretaryforCybersecurityandCommunications,NationalProtectionsandProgramsDirectorateDepartmentofHomelandSecurity
10:30a.m.-11:30a.m. ConcurrentSessions(secondfloor)SESSION1-WESTMORELANDEASTAdvancesinDataScience:TaxComplianceandFraudDetectionwithMulti-GenreAnalyticsandAdvancedPatternDetectionRogerFried,TeradataSESSION2-SOMERSETPortfolioManagementFrankNestore,MathTechSESSION3-CAMBRIAAMunicipality'sPerspectiveonImplementingCOTSTaxSoftwareMariRuck,KansasCitySESSION4-PENNSYLVANIASolutionSeriesOne-eServices–WhereWeAreandWhat’sNext?JoeMilackandJoshDecker,FastEnterprises11:30–1:30p.m. Lunch(onyourown)1:30p.m.–2:30p.m.CONCURRENTSESSIONS(SECONDFLOOR)SESSION1-WESTMORELANDEASTTheEvolvingCyberSecurityThreat JohnMoynihan,MinutemanGovernanceSESSION2-SOMERSETMinnesota'sVirtualAuditRoomGregTschida,MinnesotaSESSION3-CAMBRIABetterAssuringTaxpayerIdentities:2017AlabamaPilotJulieMagee,AlabamaSESSION4-PENNSYLVANIASolutionSeriesTwo-AnInsideLookatSICPA’sMedicalMarijuanaPilotProgramJulienZanchi,SICPA/Meyercord
2:45p.m.–3:45p.m. CONCURRENTSESSIONS(SECONDFLOOR)SESSION1-WESTMORELANDEASTComprehensiveModelforSecurityinToday'sWorldKathrynSalazar,RevenueSolutionsInc.SESSION2–SOMERSETChangingtheRefundTaxFraudLandscape:HowtheISACanditsAnalystCommunityofPracticeMovestheNeedleontheIdentityTheftThreatKevinCecco,IRSSESSION3-CAMBRIAMobileIdentityandDriver’sLicenseScanningTechnologiesJohnDancu,IDologySESSION4-PENNSYLVANIASolutionSeriesThree–LeveragingTechnologiestoCreate/EnableMoreEffectiveBusinessProcessesJohnBaceandTiffanyDennen,RevenueSolutions,Inc.4p.m.–5p.m. CONCURRENTSESSIONS(SECONDFLOOR)SESSION1-WESTMORELANDEASTIRSSafeguardsandCloudSolutionsSteveMatteson,IRSSESSION2–SOMERSETAutomatingandEnhancingNewJersey'sStatisticsofIncomeReportandDashboardRogerCohen,NewJerseySESSION3-CAMBRIANewMeasurestoCounterTaxRefundFraud PeterIsberg,NationalPayrollReportingConsortiumSESSION4-PENNSYLVANIAHowIdentityCanBeUsedasaWeapontoFightRefundFraudMarkDiFraia,MorphoTrustUSA5p.m.–8p.m. RECEPTION–EXHIBITHALL(ALLEGHENY)
DETAILEDAGENDAFORTUESDAY,AUGUST9
7:30–5p.m. Registration Tangent(nearescalator)7:30a.m.-8:30ContinentalBreakfast EXHIBITHALL(ALLEGHENY)8:30a.m.–9:30 CONCURRENTSESSIONS(SECONDFLOOR)SESSION1-BUTLERSecuritySummit:WhattheFutureHolds DoreenWarren,IdahoSESSION2-SOMERSETData-DrivenComplianceDecisionsMatthewDonahue,OliverWymanSESSION3-CAMBRIATheFutureofTaxpayerSelf-ServiceJasonWoodcock,RevenueSolutionsInc.SESSION4-PENNSYLVANIALodgingTaxationandBeyond–StateTaxationintheSharingEconomyKevinMilligan,Pennsylvania 9:45a.m.–10:45 CONCURRENTSESSIONS(SECONDFLOOR)SESSION1-BUTLERProactivePlanningandImplementationofaPersonalIncomeTaxFraudInvestigationUnitMegganSwisher,PennsylvaniaSESSION2-SOMERSETNewFTASystemtoFacilitateStateandIndustryExchangesTerryGarber,FTA
SESSION3-CAMBRIANewYork’sApproachtoElectronicTaxCollectionsandtheMillennialsAndrewMorris,NewYork,HolgerEbert,WellsFargo,andDavidNatelson,FirstDataSESSION4-PENNSYLVANIASolutionSeriesFour-Pre-AcceptanceInformationReturnMatchingandBiometricIdentityAuthenticationThomasVandeMerlen,FedCentricTechnologies10:45a.m.-1p.m. LUNCHINEXHIBITHALL(ALLEGHENY)1:30p.m.–5p.m. EXHIBITHALL(ALLEGHENY)BREAKDOWN1:30p.m.–2:30 CONCURRENTSESSIONS(SECONDFLOOR)SESSION1-BUTLERRecoveringRefundFraudMonies:APlanforActionTimLessard,Minnesota,andEricInkrott,GreenDotSESSION2-SOMERSETDevelopmentofaComplianceInitiativetoAddressElectronicSalesSuppressionWillHartman,AdamHovne&Panel,Pennsylvania
SESSION3-CAMBRIAChangingtheRefundTaxFraudLandscape:HowtheISACanditsAnalystCommunityofPracticeMovestheNeedleontheIdentityTheftThreatKevinCecco,IRS
SESSION4-PENNSYLVANIASolutionSeriesFive–Fraud:WhatWeDon’tKnowCanHurtUsPeterArena,ASRAnalytics
2:45p.m.–3:45 CONCURRENTSESSIONS(SECONDFLOOR)SESSION1-BUTLERGovernmentUseofBlockchaintoCollectTaxesRichardAinsworth,BostonUniversitySESSION2-SOMERSETHowServiceDesignCanTransformtheTaxpayerExperienceMichaelKellyandLindaPulik,AccentureFederalSESSION3-CAMBRIATechnologicalimpactofanIntegratedTaxProcessingSystemZaharadeenGaruba,CookCounty(Illinois)DepartmentofRevenueSESSION4-PENNSYLVANIASolutionSeriesSix–UnderstandingBigDataandBusinessTaxComplianceIssues:MoreisNotBetter,ButDifferentIs…CynthiaCaskeyandSteveLappenbusch,LexisNexisRiskSolutions4p.m.–5p.m.CONCURRENTSESSIONS(SECONDFLOOR)SESSION1-BUTLERIndiana'sFraudProgram:GettingtheGoodOnesOutandStoppingtheBadOnesMattOgdenandTomLorek,IndianaSESSION2-SOMERSETSalesTaxDeskReview-ExpandingComplianceToolstoAddressSalesandUseTaxNon-ComplianceSteveKinsinger,PennsylvaniaSESSION3-CAMBRIABasicsofXMLandItsUseinModernizede-FileTerryGarber,FTASESSION4-PENNSYLVANIATransitioningFromEncodedDatatoOCRJeffHancockandRogerSharritt,Indiana
DETAILEDAGENDAFORWEDNESDAY,AUGUST10
7:30-8:30a.m. ContinentalBreakfast Rotunda(secondfloor)
8:30a.m.–9:30a.m. CONCURRENTSESSIONS(SECONDFLOOR)SESSION1-BUTLERCollaborationinCreatingaState-of-the-ArtCallCenterJulieMagee,Alabama,andTimShields,SourceHOVSESSION2-SOMERSETNewE-StandardsDevelopmentUpdateTerryGarber,FTAandRobertAnuszewski,IRSSESSION3-CAMBRIASecureDataTransfers:UpdatestoOperations&RequirementsandImpactontheSecuritySummitRodSterling,IRS9:45a.m.–10:45a.m.CONCURRENTSESSIONS(SECONDFLOOR)SESSION1-BUTLERWhyThereAreNoIdentityFraudsinFinlandTimoLaukkenan,FinlandSESSION2-SOMERSETDigitalAgeStrategiesMatthewDonahue,OliverWymanSESSION3-CAMBRIAEnhancingtheCustomerExperienceUsingTechnology,AgenciesandPayrollProvidersWorkingTogetherCharlesCollinsandDonnaMuccilli,ADP11a.m.–SpecialFeedbackSession-CrawfordSolicitingyourCommentsonHowtoImprovetheConferenceNoon CONFERENCEADJOURNS
E-STANDARDSMeeting
WEDNESDAY,AUGUST10Cambria
1:30–5p.m. ModernizedE-FileStandardsChanges(all)
THURSDAY,AUGUST11Butler
7:30-8:30a.m. ContinentalBreakfast(inroom) 8:30-5p.m. E-STANDARDSMeeting (boxlunchprovided) PayrollStandards
E-LevyStandardsE-PowerofAttorneyStandardsOtherchangesforFedStateEmploymentTaxes,MotorFuelandCigaretteTaxes
2016SolutionSeriesDetail
Monday,August810:30a.m.to11:30a.m.Presentedby:FastEnterprises
Title:eServices–WhereWeAreandWhat’sNext?Description: This presentation will provide an overview of howeServices have evolved and how GenTax states are leveragingeServices to enable greater self-service to taxpayers as well asother agency stakeholders. Thiswill include a brief discussion oflicense and registration, electronic filing, collection of debt,support for appeals and services that benefit other governmentagencies and stakeholders such as banks and employers. Inaddition, it will present suggestions on how to begin to leverageeServicestosupportandenhanceauditoutcomesatatimewhenresourcesarestretchedandtheTaxGapcontinuestogrowdespitethesignificantimprovementsinthetechnologiesusedforselectingandconductingaudits.
SessionPresenters:
JoeMilackandJoshDeckerFastEnterprises,LLC
Monday,August8
1:30p.m.to2:30p.m.Presentedby:SICPA
Title:AnInsideLookatSICPA’sMedicalMarijuanaPilotProgram
Description: In this session,SICPAwillprovideanoverviewof thecurrent state of the cannabis industry as well as discuss themedical marijuana pilot program currently underway inpartnershipwithcountyofficials inHumboldt,California.Thepilotprogram addresses key issues concerning substandard products,tracking of diversion, and appellation protection while alsoenablingreconciliationofvolumesmovinginthemarkettosupportenforcementandtaxcollection.ComelearnabouttheburgeoningcannabismarketandhowSICPA’s security solutionsprovide stateand local regulators with a system that protects against productdiversionandtamperingwhilemonitoringproductsthroughoutthesupplychain,allowingforappellationprotectionandverificationoftaxpayments.
SessionPresenter:
JulienZanchi,ProductManagementDirector,SICPA/Meyercord
Monday,August82:45p.m.to3:45p.m.Presentedby:RevenueSolutionsInc.
Title: LeveragingTechnologiestoCreate/EnableMoreEffective
BusinessProcesses
Description: Do you want to take advantage of new flexible ITStechnology,providetherobuste-Servicesyourcustomersdemand,increase compliance revenues, and support inter-agencycollaborationforbettergovernment?Ofcourseyoudo!Thetrickisintegrating the new technology that you want, when you want,withsolutionsyoualreadyemploy–inamannerthatdeliversrealresults. Revenue Premier allows efficient integration of variousmodulesandservices,allowingagenciestochoosewhichsolutionswillwork forthemandwhen.Comehearaboutthefreedomthatyour agencywill enjoywith an open and flexible system such asRSI’sRevenuePremier!
SessionPresenters:JohnBace,Director–RevenueSolutions,Inc.
TiffanyDennen,SolutionSalesExpert–RevenueSolutions,Inc.
Tuesday,August9
9:45to10:45Presentedby:FedCentricTechnologiesLLCTitle:Pre-AcceptanceInformationReturnMatchingandBiometricIdentityAuthentication
Description: FedCentric will demonstrate pre-acceptanceinformationreturnmatchingusinghighperformancecomputingtoidentifyfraudanderrorbeforereturnsareaccepted.Thisapproachwill maximize audit, analyst and investigator efficiency, reduceamendedreturnsandincreasecustomerservice.Alsofeaturedwillbeastateoftheartbiometricidentityauthenticationproductthatensures taxpayer identities forpriorvictimsof tax refund identityfraud while offering a transition to secure online accounts fortaxpayers.
SessionPresenters:
ThomasVandeMerlenDirectorofFraudDetectionandPrevention
FedCentricTechnologies
Tuesday,August91:30–2:30 Presentedby:ASRAnalyticsTitle:Fraud,WhatWeDon’tKnowCanHurtUs
Description: Tax fraud has evolved into complex, well organizedteams of data scientists that are hard atwork each daywith theobjectiveofgoingunnoticed.Theyare intelligentandwell fundedteamsthatareleveragingtaxprocessinginsights,identitytheftandanalytics,inordertofraudtaxauthoritiesineachStateandattheIRS.ThisSolutionSeriespresentedbyPeterArena,PhDwillprovideaninsightfullookatthenewandcomplexfraudwearefacing.
SessionPresenters:PeterArena,PhD
PrincipalatASRAnalytics
Tuesday,August9
2:45–3:45p.m. Presentedby:LexisNexisTitle:UnderstandingBigDataandBusinessTaxComplianceIssues:MoreisNotBetter,ButDifferentIs…
Description: Big Data and Tax Compliance, especially aroundbusinesses, are problems facing this nation today. This fact willcome as no surprise to anyone in the state-level administrationcommunity.ThissessionwillhighlighttheresearchfindingsfromaBusinessTaxComplianceResearchStudyproducedbyGOVERNINGInstitute, showcasing the underlying problems, best practices,viewpoints on data sharing and any unmet needs surroundingbusiness non-compliance. This presentationwill also discuss howbig data is different than traditional tax analysis or statisticalmodeling, examine the single biggest mistake agencies make inwanting “more data” or analyzing the data they have, offerexamplesof thepowerof different kindsof data and giveexpertrecommendationsregardinghowtotranslatethesestrategiesintoyourowntaxagency.
SessionPresenters:CynthiaCaskey,TaxFraudAnalystManager,LexisNexisRisk
SolutionsandFormerAssistantChiefofTaxation,NewJerseyDivisionofTaxation
SteveLappenbusch,Ph.D.,TaxandRevenueMarkets,LexisNexisRiskSolutions
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