January 2024

Kudos

Associate Deputy Comptroller Korry Castillo relays high marks for the CPA team that launched the rural law enforcement grant program, and Risk Management shares its gratitude for a recent Connect @CPA article.

Read about their great work. >>>

Go to the Head of the Class

Don’t miss out! These Professional Development courses still have seats available.

• TED Talk Tuesday – Adaptability, Jan. 30, 11 a.m.-noon, LBJ Bldg., Room 911A and MS Teams

• How to Make Your Meetings More Effective, Feb. 6, 9-11 a.m., Barbara Jordan State Office Bldg., Room 2.006

• Teams 365: Integrating Whiteboards to Breakout Rooms, Feb. 8, 9:30 a.m.-noon, virtual

New Faces in BACE Places

The Black American Comptroller Employees (BACE) Association installed new officers for 2024 on Jan. 23 at the Barbara Jordan State Office Building. From left, are: Rita Garcia – parliamentarian; Sheniqua Wooley – sergeant-at-arms; Vanessa Woods – treasurer; Delisha Stewart – secretary; Bobbie Thomas – vice president; and Tamara Plummer – president. 

From the Top There’s no slowing down Comptroller Glenn Hegar, even on his 25th wedding anniversary. The new year sees CPA administrating even more grants, funds and programs. Read all the news from the Comptroller. >>>

From the First Floor Deputy Comptroller Lisa Craven recovers from UT’s football heartbreak to cheer CPA on to healthier habits, including participation in the Get Fit Texas! Challenge and Texas Department of Public Safety’s Capitol Fitness Program. Read more agency news. >>>

Organizations The CPA Book Club and co-leader Emily Cowan welcome new members to join in their monthly discussions about mysteries, thrillers, fantasy novels and other works of fiction. Flip the page to learn more about upcoming club changes. >>>