FMNET Message 27 JULY 2018

2331, 30 Jul 2018

FMNet Members:

1. Is your mission as a Soldier to maintain the standard or do you have a drive that resonates in your belly, looking to invoke a change. Change comes in many forms and situations such as the passage of Public Law 216, as an amendment to the National Security Act of 1947, required that "comptrollers" serve throughout the Department of Defense (DOD). If this has struck an accord with you, read more about this program and individual’s testimony on the FMNet.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms/blog/2018/06/05/defense-comptroller-program https://whitman.syr.edu/programs-and-academics/programs/defense-programs/defense-programs/army-comptroller-course/index.aspx)

Training Opportunities:

1. FMNet highlights the Ultimate Training Environment System (UTES) Community of Interest (COI). For all users who are not familiar with UTES or how to leverage this tool to conduct home station training, a blog posted within UTES COI provides an overview. (https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms/utes/blog/2017/11/27/utes-overview) We encourage our users to leverage this superb tool; where financial managers (military and civilian) can train on identical systems used in real-time to provide Operational Contract Support (OCS)/Procure-to-Pay Business Process at home station. Users can train together in the same room or across the globe.

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nICwUuLGGUk)

2. Update to the US Army Financial Management Command (USAFMCOM) training Guidance, for all wishing to attend the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) E-Commerce Training event. The training is for select personnel of FORSCOM deploying Financial Management Organizations.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/753730#753730 https://www.dvidshub.net/news/printable/135067)

General News and Information:

1. Financial Managers (FM) and analysts that work with large amounts of data, the resident education course Basic Business Analytics application deadline July 29th is quickly approaching. This program provides intensive education focused on the Decision Support competency. Read more on the University of South Carolina Partnership Community of Interest (COI) page.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms/usc/overview http://www.finance.army.mil/CourseCatalog/FMSCourseCatalog.pdf)

2. The Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution (PPBE) instructors here at the FMS are eager to start, course 006 beginning August 13, 2018. Please review the Welcome letter and associated material on PPBE COI.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms/functional-courses/ppbe http://www.finance.army.mil/CourseCatalog/FMSCourseCatalog.pdf)

3. Read about the selection of the national winner of the Joseph P. Cribbins Medal, which is presented annually to a current or recently retired Department of the Army Civilian in recognition of their exemplary service to the U. S. Army, and significant contributions to AUSA and the local community.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms/blog/2018/07/20/mr-jesse-t-sablan-of-the-usafmcom-army-financial-services-directorate-has-been-selected-as-the-national-winner-of-the-joseph-p-cribbins-medal-which-is-presented-annually-to-a-current-or-recently-retired-department-of-the-army-civilian-in-recognition)

4. To keep our subscribers informed, the sharing of information between various social media sites is a necessity. One such situation is the announcement of an opening for a Budget Analyst at Joint Base Andrews, which you can read about on the FMNet.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/771893#771893 https://www.facebook.com/groups/7945374196/?ref=bookmarks)

5. Please, take a minute out your day to view and congratulate the recent Financial Management Captains’ Career Course Reserve Component Class 002-18 on their recent graduation.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/thread/201619?sr=stream https://www.facebook.com/groups/7945374196/?ref=bookmarks)

6. For all subscribers looking for a TPU Vacancy, please consider the Total Force Integrator COI for a listing of TPU opportunities.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms/tfi http://stayarmyreserve.army.mil/cmo/How%20to%20Search%20for%20TPU%20Vacancy%20Positions%20V2.pdf)

7. FM Soldiers looking to enhance their capabilities, with Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification, or as a Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), please visit our Finance Certification COI.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms/fco https://www.youtube.com/embed/oAd6KX0wRhA)

8. Now posted on the FM Certification COI is the countdown clock for December 31, 2018, which is the date CETs are due for the even cycle. Individuals certified in 2016 or 2014, their CETs are due no later than 31 December 2018. Additionally, find the latest how-to guide on recording CET.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms/fm-certification/blog/2018/06/05/the-countdown-is-on?ru=383719&sr=stream)

9. As posted on the Intragovernmental Transaction milBook site, review the latest Government Invoicing workshop training exercises, which focus training on G-Invoicing Intra-Gov Disburser Module. Specifically, the General Terms and Conditions (GT&C) or Federal Program Agency Agreement.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-239343?sr=stream)

10. As posted on the Mobilization/Deployment Policy milBook site, the FORSCOM World Wide Individual Augmented System (WIAS) Team is requesting volunteers for the Veterans Day Parade Critical Planning and Support Staff Positions in the National Capital Region.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-490815?sr=stream)

11. As posted on the Integrated Personnel and Pay System – Army (IPPS-A) milBook site, Read the latest edition of the Army Sustainment Magazine – Talent management edition.
(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/message/772270#772270)

MILPER, ALARACT, Army Directives, DFAS, & FORSCOM Financial Management Messages:

1. MILPER messages available on the HRC MILPER web page at
(https://www.hrc.army.mil/Milper)

2. ALARACTs on AKO at
(https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/550282.)

3. Army Directives are on the Army Publishing Directorate at
(http://www.apd.army.mil/Search/ePubsSearch/ePubsSearchForm.aspx?x=ARMY+DIR)

4. DFAS MilPay Accounting Analysis Directorate Year End Processes
(https://dfas4dod.dfas.mil/centers/dfasin/yearend/)

5. DFAS For DOD Library
(https://dfas4dod.dfas.mil/library/)

Relevant Financial Management sites:

American Society of Military Comptrollers wants to help Defense financial management professionals looking for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) courses for professional development and earn the CET credits required to maintain DoD FM Certification Program (DFMCP), CDFM, CPA, CGFM, CMA, CIA and other professional certifications.
(http://www.asmconline.org/pdi/)

EagleCash card, an alternative to cash, ATM card, credit cards, and checkbooks. An EagleCash card can replace all of that for you when you are in a deployed location.
(https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/fsservices/gov/pmt/eagleCash/eagleCash_home.htm)

United States Department of the Treasury, The Treasury Department is the executive agency responsible for promoting economic prosperity and ensuring the financial security of the United States. The Department is responsible for a wide range of activities such as advising the President on economic and financial issues, encouraging sustainable economic growth, and fostering improved governance in financial institutions.
(https://home.treasury.gov/)

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) serves the President of the United States in overseeing the implementation of his vision across the Executive Branch. Specifically, OMB’s mission is to assist the President in meeting his policy, budget, management, and regulatory objectives and to fulfill the agency’s statutory responsibilities.
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/)

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https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms

FMtube: Visit the FMtube for video job aids https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrFUP9pi9QR6d4mDZ4-cW8Q

One Stop: Visit us at the Home of the Army Financial Management School on the One Stop http://www.finance.army.mil/

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https://twitter.com/FMS29207

This post identifies our total membership count for the FMNet (Army FM School Community of Interest) with 5,167 members as of July 27th compared to 5,004 as of the June update.

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