As many federal agencies seek to modernize financial systems, understanding data conversion is critical to success. This session assembles a panel of experts to share best practices in preparing for and executing data conversions when migrating to new systems. Avoid common pitfalls and shortcomings when scrubbing and testing data for system modernization and data conversion with our helpful tips.

• A thorough understanding of data conversion is necessary for a successful financial system modernization. • Scrubbing and testing data for a system conversion comes with possible pitfalls. • Project timelines, scope and costs affect the methods used to prepare and test data for conversions.

Caitlin Gehring

Assistant Commissioner, U.S. Department of the Treasury, Bureau of the Fiscal Service

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