Falls Church, VA – August 08, 2026. 11th Hour Service is proud to recognize Dr. Fatima Douglas, Senior Manager, for her contribution to the AGA Research: 2026 ERM Workshop Executive Summary, published by the Association of Government Accountants (AGA) following its annual Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Workshop. Dr. Douglas is recognized among the report’s contributing writers and reviewers, alongside respected professionals from across the government and industry.
Held virtually on January 24, 2026, the AGA and the Association for Federal Enterprise Risk Management (AFERM) ERM Workshop convened public sector leaders in risk management, finance, audit, cybersecurity, and program management to examine emerging challenges and leading practices shaping Enterprise Risk Management across government. The workshop emphasized practical approaches to embedding ERM into decision-making, enabling agencies to navigate increasingly complex operational environments.
The workshop’s key discussions and recommendations across five critical areas impacting federal agencies today:
- AI Governance – Managing AI Risk via Policies, Capabilities and Tools
Explored how agencies can responsibly adopt artificial intelligence by establishing governance frameworks that balance innovation with risk management through policies, lifecycle oversight, cross-functional collaboration, and human accountability.
- Success Stories in Implementing ERM Across the Government
Highlighted real-world examples of federal agencies embedding ERM into strategic planning and operations to improve decision-making, strengthen collaboration, enhance risk visibility, and secure better organizational outcomes.
- Integrating ERM Concepts to Help Reduce Improper Payments
Demonstrated how agencies are applying ERM principles, internal controls, data analytics, and accountability frameworks to prevent improper payments, improve compliance, and strengthen payment integrity.
- Incorporation of Cyber Threats into ERM
Examined strategies for integrating cybersecurity into enterprise risk management by translating technical risks into mission and business impacts, enabling leaders to make informed, risk-based decisions while improving organizational resilience.
- Driving Risk-Informed Decision Making Across Change Management
Focused on how ERM supports organizational change by promoting evidence-based decision-making, stakeholder engagement, transparent governance, and structured risk management to help agencies adapt to evolving priorities.
Throughout the workshop, speakers and participants reinforced a consistent message: Enterprise Risk Management creates the greatest value when it is integrated into strategy, operations, governance, and organizational change—not treated solely as a compliance function. The discussions highlighted the importance of collaboration, executive leadership, and risk-informed decision-making to help agencies respond to emerging technologies, cybersecurity threats, payment integrity challenges, and evolving mission priorities.
Dr. Douglas’ participation as a contributor to the executive summary reflects 11th Hour Service‘s ongoing commitment to advancing Enterprise Risk Management and supporting the federal community through thought leadership and knowledge sharing. By helping document the workshop’s key insights and lessons learned, she contributed to a resource designed to help government leaders strengthen governance, improve decision-making, and address today’s most pressing enterprise risks.
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