{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"E68: FDA CFO Benjamin Moncarz on Mentors & Financing the Protection of Public Health","description":"This week on Ameritocracy, while in Washington, D.C. host Troy Edgar had the opportunity to interview Benjamin Moncarz, the Food and Drug Administration's Chief Financial Officer. Benjamin oversees the agency's $7.2B budget, ensuring funds align with the FDA's mission to safeguard the health of over 300 million Americans and accelerate scientific innovation that drives the U.S. economy. Benjamin's previous role as the Deputy CFO of the Federal Emergency Management Agency during the COVID pandemic gave him a unique perspective on managing a large-scale operation in a dynamic environment. In this episode, we discuss the FDA's budget management, resource allocation, and the critical role that partnerships and user fees play in driving scientific innovation. Lastly, we discussed \u201cWhat is the potential of AI and technology in finance operations?\u201d Watch the rest of our Federal CFO series on YouTube!   Ameritocracy\u2122 is produced by Prospect House Media and recorded in studio locations in Los Angeles and Washington DC. ","author_name":"Ameritocracy","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/473847","html":"