NATIONAL GUARD PDI 2012 WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
(ANG) Access On Line (AxOL) GPC This training will provide information on ensuring data elements are correct for your line of accounting in the banking system. We will also review building and accessing alternate lines of accounting for cost allocations and accessing reports. Instructor: Mr. Pearson Acquisition and Fiscal Law Ethics Most of us think we know what ethical conduct is. But, attend this workshop and find out what you don’t know about ethics, compliance and enforcement, the three major elements of ethics. Learn about potential conflicts of interest. (ANG) Advanced DTS Breakout This breakout would train on reject procedures, common mistakes, work-arounds, internal controls and suggested audits. It will also teach how to prepare international date line and overseas vouchers when to pay deadhead location vs. last stopover point. Instructor: NGB (ANG) Advanced LDTA Breakout This breakout would train on reject procedures, common mistakes, work-arounds, internal controls and suggested audits. It will also teach how to prepare international date line and overseas vouchers when to pay deadhead location vs. last stopover point. Instructor: NGB Advanced Troubleshooting in DTS Attendees will learn advanced trouble shooting techniques for The Defense Travel System. Target audience: LDTA/Help Desk Personnel Instructor(s): SGT Ryan Gaebel AGR Military Pay Issues/Audits Open discussion on issues affecting Active Guard Reserve Pay. Discussion will focus on how to conduct a master military pay account audit using the Back pay template for unique input corrections to military pay records. Instructor(s): CPT Martin/SGT Mariano (ANG) Air Force Audit Agency A member of the Air Force Audit Agency will brief on current audits and what to look out for to avoid ADAs. Instructor: AFAA/Ms. White (ANG) ALO - FM Suite This course will cover the processes and procedures for reviewing documents received in FM Suite for the Tri Annual Review. We will cover details of validating documents, setting up criteria for distribution, proper coding, support documentation and time lines for submitting them for final review. Instructor: MSgt Manor (ANG) ALO Report Management Training This training will cover what to do if the unit has an over obligation and will discuss ways to clear them within the allotted timeframe. Discussion will include generation of reports via the selective transaction history to analyze activity, proper submission of OARS request, and, practices on how to avoid CSR management notices. ALO Report Management training will provide in depth training on the F50 report (BQ vs TQ out of balance), Civilian Pay Rejects (data elements), Wide Area Workflow and Data Cleansing. Instructors: MSgt Green & NGB
(ANG) ALO-WAWF Training This block of training will cover FM, GAM, and Contracting, Inspector and Acceptors roles and responsibilities. The Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC) and the ship to code will be covered in detail to provide clarity on course of action needed for clearing aging invoices. Instructor will also cover how to setup auto email function for both the GAM and users (CORs). Instructor: NGB (ANG) ALO Wrap Up Round table open discussion of ALO issues, sharing of best practices, current and future initiatives. Facilitator: NGB An Overview of Contracting Business Processes in the GFEBS Spending Chain Provide information on how contracts interface with GFEBS. Instruction will include new business processing rules and guidelines with GFEBS. Instructor(s): Sarah Lane (OK) and Ron Hudak (NGB-PARC) (ANG) Approver/Certifier Training This training will cover approving/certifying authorizations, approving/certifying vouchers, constructed travel, and approver/certifier tools. Instructor: NGB Army Communities of Excellence (ACOE) Self-Assessment – Does your State participate in the ACOE/APIC process? If not, why not?? Already the best you can be, too hard to do, too much work for little payback, we have our own way or many other supposed “reasons”. In this workshop you will receive an overview on the valuable tools and effective techniques to understand alignment and gaps within your organization by using the Army Performance Improvement Criteria (APIC). Why go down this trail….come hear about how ACOE/APIC may improve your organization’s readiness. ARNG GFEBS On Site Support - Update Provides information on GFEBS Operation and Support and way forward to ensure ARNG end users have access to GFEBS help desk support within our ARNG network. Will include discussion of Remedy Instructor(s): Allen Stewart, SFC Epps, SFC Tabbert Audit Readiness Is the National Guard audit ready? Do we have the key components of governance, documentation, training and testing, managing audit expectations in place, and producing the desired results? Attend this workshop and find out what is required for audit readiness in the National Guard. Audit Results - Pay and Entitlements This workshop will provide you insight into the issues and results identified by audits of pay and entitlements. Recent audits have identified what went wrong, why management controls were not utilized or failed and recommended corrective actions. Audit Trends – Contracts This workshop will provide you insight into the issues and results identified by audits of the contracting process. Recent audits have identified what went wrong, why management controls were not utilized or failed and recommended corrective actions. Automated Operational Review Program/Comptroller Assistance Team (AORP/CAT) - and RMC-F Scorecards Provides update information on automated ORP, what is being done to include GFEBS data, and a discussion of the current RMC-F scorecard reports. Instructor(s): Allen Stewart, Colleen Titus (ANG) Budget Budget info TBD Instructor: NGB
(ANG) Budget Breakout Wing Budget personnel will be briefed on and discuss current topics and issues affecting the ANG and the FM community. Focus will be on the current and future budget environment Instructor: NGB (ANG) Budget Civilian Pay Analysis Tool This course is designed to enhance knowledge of civilian pay. Focus will be on concepts/terminology, and NGB/FM's process for deriving funded work-year cost as well as work year execution. Attendees will be given a demonstration of the MS Access based automated toolset used for civ pay accounting and forecasting analysis. The system uses data from DCPS, DCPDS and CRIS. Additional subjects being covered will include: Presidents budget and what it means to unit distribution; corporate decision process for funding temp techs in the field; proper data coding and reporting execution; rules of engagement for funding awards/bonuses; lapse rate and what it can/can't be used for; lump sum leave payment/funding process; Q/A. Instructor: NGBMs. Brown & Maj Love Budget Execution Breakout Discussion of execution in a fiscally constrained environment with focus on the 80/20 rule and prior year funds grow back. Instructor(s): ARNG-RMC-BE Budget Execution in a GFEBS Environment Discussion of the funds management process starting with HQDA and ending at level 3, to include funds realignments, system transfers, and useful BI reports. Provides information on how RM Online is used to determine the amount of funding in legacy and GFEBS. Instructor(s): ARNG-RMC-BE (ANG) Case Management System (CMS) This course will provide training on how to manage all CMS cases for a unit’s members regardless of where the case is assigned. This will include information on reports and the monthly CMS report card that is sent out by NGB/A1QO Systems. Instructor: MSgt Harberson Case Management System and Ombudsman Support - Military Pay Provides information on the current status of the Ombudsman Support team. Instruction will include guidance and tips on improving turnaround time of cases sent to the Financial Services Center. Information on the fielding of new changes in the Case Management System (CMS) will be provided. Instruction will include the use of available automated reports to further improve quality assurance and reduce the amount of aged cases within their designated boxes. Instructor(s): CPT Martin Citi Controlled Spend Account Provides information on the rules of the Control Spending Account, CSA. Instruction will include how the authorization process works and communicates with Citi's EAS. Instructor(s): ANG CSA PM (ANG) Civilian Pay Analysis Tool This course is designed to enhance knowledge of civilian pay. Focus will be on concepts/terminology, and NGB/FM's process for deriving funded work-year cost as well as work year execution. Attendees will be given a demonstration of the MS Access based automated toolset used for civ pay accounting and forecasting analysis. The system uses data from DCPS, DCPDS and CRIS. Additional subjects being covered will include: Presidents budget and what it means to unit distribution; corporate decision process for funding temp techs in the field; proper data coding and reporting execution; rules of engagement for funding awards/bonuses; lapse rate and what it can/can't be used for; lump sum leave payment/funding process; Q/A. Instructor: Ms. Brown & Maj Love
(ANG) Civilian Pay Customer Service Rep (CSR) This training will provide specific training for civilian pay customer service reps. We will provide clarification once we have a confirmed POC who can provide the training. Instructor: NGB Civilian Pay–Defense Civilian Pay System DCPS/GFEBS Provides information on procedures for updating the accounting classification record (ACR) records in Defense Civilian Pay System (DCPS) and their relationship to GFEBS. Instructor(s): Daryl Kasper Civilian Pay–Dual Compensation Provides information on the functionality of the Dual Compensation Module within MyUnitPay. Instructor(s): Daryl Kasper (ANG) Civilian Pay Rejects This session provides training for Customer Service Reps (CSRs) on how to work their civilian pay rejects. It will highlight DFAS policy for repeat rejects, line of accounting errors, identify other reject causes, and how to pull the reject listing. Emphasis will be placed on CSRs working hand in hand with their HR offices to validate and/or correct a member’s line of accounting information in DCPS to prevent reoccurring rejects. Instructor: SMSgt Garcia Commercially Billed Accounts (CBA) Payment Processing Provides information on the Vendor Payment process for paying the Commercially Billed Airline (CBA) invoice. The class includes how to make a CBA payment in CAPS-W. Instruction will include researching GFEBS lines of accounting and completing the shadow invoice process. Instructor(s): Margaret Lavigne (VT) Commercially Billed Account Reconciliation Module Training Overview of the CBA Recon Module in DTS. Panel discussion with KY and ID on recommendations to ensure success. Instructor(s): KY and ID Reps (ANG) Compliance Review Standards Currently, there are five standards that have been completed. Fall In/Out; Tri-Annual Review; Military Pay Post Audit; Daily Audit Part V; and the Open Document Listing. These are detailed for each QAM who does not have Finance experience to be able to pick up this standard and complete a compliance review. Instructor: Mr. Carr (ANG) Comptroller–Fiscal Accountability & Current Issues Fiscal accountability–roles & responsibilities, DD577 appointments, training requirements. Management tools and techniques to enhance accountability. Instructor: Lt Col Gervais (ANG) Comptroller–Manpower & Current Fiscal Environment Wing Comptrollers will be briefed on and discuss current topics and issues affecting the ANG and the FM community. Topics will include manpower, readiness, enlisted grade review and the budget environment. Instructor: NGB/FM & FAM (ANG) Comptroller–Wrap Up Round table open discussion of Comptroller issues, sharing of best practices, current and future initiatives. Facilitator: Lt Col Gervais Contractors in the Workplace Do you understand the relationship between the government and the contractor? Can you identify the difference between what is or is not personal services? What can federal employees do and what are contractors prohibited from doing? Come to this workshop and leave with a better understanding of the government and contractor relationship.
Corporate Electronic Document Management System (CEDMS) for Document Storage and Retrieval Provide information on the implementation of the National Guard's automated document storage and retention program. Instruction will cover how the Corporate Electronic Document Management System (CEDMS) will interface with DFAS allowing for joint access to documents necessary for making and auditing Vendor Payments, including but not limited to: DD Form 577's, manually entered invoices, and manually prepared goods acceptance. Instructor(s): Kathi Hughes (ANG) CSA Training This session will cover setting up the level 5 hierarchy and identifying agency program coordinator (APC) roles and responsibilities. Session will also cover what FM should be teaching new card holders to include mandatory training, how to run required reports, and other reports APC should be running. Instructor: NGB DA Goals Metrics for GFEBS and Legacy Description: Synopsis of the Assistant Secretary of the Army, Financial Management and Comptroller (ASA/FM&C), Joint Reconciliation Program (JRP) Goals and Initiatives. Overview of the FY12 DA Goals requirements and metrics as applied to the NGB/RMC monthly DA Goal Score Card. Analysis of the FY Baseline amounts, monthly and yearly goals, and scorecard position determination. Instructors: Ms. Anita Frazier (P), Mr. John Sarazen Data Warehouse How to pull legacy and GFEBS funding and execution data at the appropriation and MDEP level. Instructor(s): ARNG-RMC-BE Debt Management Forum Overview on Debt Management Processes across functional areas: Military Pay, Accounting, Vendor Pay, and Travel Instructor(s): Allen Stewart, MAJ O'Donnell, MAJ Biddison, Mike Comer Debts in DTS This class will provide the information and references necessary to properly identify and process debts in DTS. Instructor(s): SSG Derrick Fore (ANG) Deployment Readiness NGB/FMFP will brief on the policies and procedures and current deployment opportunities Instructor: SMSgt Roderick Lewis (ANG) DMO/AROWS This session will be an overview of the DMO/AROWS interface that will automate several of the active duty military pay entitlements as well as mileage only (travel entitlement). This will include a question and answer session. Instructor: NGB (ANG) DTS Approver/Certifier Training This training will cover approving/certifying authorizations, approving/certifying vouchers, constructed travel, and approver/certifier tools. Instructor: NGB DTS Reporting This course will provide attendees with the instruction on using the DTS available reports to effectively monitor and manage DTS travel within your organization. Attendees will receive an overview on recommended available reports, including how often to run them and how to use them to help your organization meet JRP goals, track DTS usage and monitor timeliness of DTS processes. Attendees will also be provided with examples of how report results can be customized to identify specific data. Instructor(s): SGT Nikki Belleville
(ANG) Duty Determination Management System (DDMS) This course will provide an overview of this new program which will streamline the line of duty determination process for members. DDMS also functions as an electronic document storage area for all line of duty documentation. Instructor: NGB Facilitator Course Who are these guys and what do they bring to the fight? Ever been involved in a project and a facilitator was there facilitating? This workshop provides an overview on the added value facilitators contribute to competently facilitating meetings, planning sessions, and workshops for leaders at all levels, both military and civilian. You will gain insight into individual awareness, group dynamics, and interpersonal communication skills used to competently lead and facilitate stronger teams. Fiscal Law Cooperative Agreements (CA) Sessions 1 & 2 This is a two hour session workshop meaning the attendee should attend both sessions in sequence. Workshop will be given by NGB-JA and cover the rules governing federal appropriations (Purpose, Time, and Amount) during the first hours. The second hours will address the application of Purpose, Time, and Amount rules in the context of the National Guard Master Cooperative Agreements. Fiscal Law Purpose Time & Amount (PTA) Sessions 1, 2, & 3 This is a three hour session workshop meaning the attendee should attend all three sessions in sequence. Workshop will be given by NGB-JA and cover federal appropriations, primarily addressing the rules concerning the rules governing Purpose, Time, and Amount for the first two hours. The third hours will include a practical exercise(s) relating to the above referenced rules... (FCM) Funds Control Module and GFEBS - Part One - DOJOCON Provides information on how to create and maintain DOJOCON/Fuel Automated System (FAS)/Integrated Retail Module (IRM) tables so that their Military Standard Requisition and Issue Procedures (MILSSTRIP) purchases post to GFEBS successfully. Instruction will include guidance on setting up new DOJOCON for FY2013 and lessons learned to prevent future Intermediate Document (IDOC) errors. Instructor(s): Allen Stewart, Cindy McDougal, Howard Scelsi, Brad Seeler FCM and GFEBS - Part Two - Action Correction Dashboard and GFEBS IDOC Errors Provide information on how to prevent, research, and clear both Action Correction Dashboard errors in Funds Control Module (FCM) and failed IDOC transactions in GFEBS. Instructor(s): Allen Stewart, Cindy McDougal, Howard Scelsi, Brad Seeler FCM and GFEBS - Part Three - Releasing Interfund Bills Provides information on the tools needed to research obligations prior to releasing interfund bills from Operational Data Store-Web (ODS-Web). Provides information on how the transactions flow thru the various interfaces and ultimately post to GFEBS. Instruction will review what steps to take should a transaction encounter an error before posting. Instruction will include Unmatched Disbursement and Unmatched Collection (UMD/UMC). Instructor(s): Allen Stewart, Cindy McDougal, Howard Scelsi, Brad Seeler (ANG) FM Suite This course will cover the processes and procedures for reviewing documents received in FM Suite for the Tri Annual Review. We will cover details of validating documents, setting up criteria for distribution, proper coding, support documentation and time lines for submitting them for final review. Instructor: MSgt Manor (ANG) FM Superintendent Audits Internal Reviews Overview of recent audits conducted by QAMs Instructor: NGB
(ANG) FM Superintendent Awards/Decs/Discipline Helpful guidance and hints on writing awards, decorations, and discipline. Instructor: MSgt Carrigan (ANG) FM Superintendent DTS Superintendent roll in DTS and the current problems NGB sees the field needs improvement. Instructor: MSgt Scheeler (ANG) FM Superintendent INCAP/DDMS Current procedures and new system coming out dealing with LOD/INCAP pay. Instructor: NGB (ANG) FM Superintendent Indebtness DTS/RTS/MilPay Proper procedures and places to collect all outstanding debts. Instructor: SMSgt Vogel (ANG) FM Superintendent ORI/UCI Issues Current findings and write-ups throughout ANG. Instructor: MSgt Gehrke (ANG) FM Superintendent Overview This discussion would provide an overview of NGB issues at base level to include: superintendent roles/responsibilities, Leadership and Mentoring, and integration of the QAM in overall FM operations from both a metric and UCI perspective. Instructor: CMSgt Puryear, SMSgt Scheeler, SMSgt Garcia (ANG) FM Superintendent Tri-annual/Superintendents Course Discussion Discussion on New Tri annual procedures in FM Suite and the creation of a yearly Superintendents course. Instructor: SMSgt Scheeler Funded Reimbursable Authority (FRA) When organizations external to the ARNG wish to utilize - and fund - ARNG personnel for their mission support, the mission will most likely be executed through the ARNG's FRA program. This class is a review of reimbursement criteria and an overview of the process for establishing the agreement. Instructor(s): RMC-CO GFEBS and DTS This course will provide attendees with information regarding how to trouble shoot GFEBS errors that occur in the DTS. Instructor(s): Ms. Kim Hood GFEBS - AxOL Setup and Maintenance Provides information on steps needed to create new Pre-Commitment/Commitment (FMY) records in GFEBS, updating child rule set within USBank's AxOL program, and maintaining alternate lines of accounting options for each billing official. Instructor(s): Allen Stewart, Howard Scelsi, Ron Hudak GFEBS - Fiscal Reporting Requirements Description: Overview of the Army Funds Management Data Reference Guide, and the DFAS-IN Manual 37-100 as applied to the use of Functional Area (FA), Functional Cost Account (FCA), and Object Class/Commitment Item. Definition and guidance for the use of the FA, FCA and Object Class/Commitment Item based on funding and DOD/DA reporting requirements for the appropriation. Instructor(s): Ms. Alba Gilchrist (P), Mr. John Sarazen GFEBS - Processing UMD/UMCs Provides information on how to prevent, identify, and work UMD/UMCs generated in GFEBS. Instructor(s): Allen Stewart, Scott Vermilye, MSG Pedro
GFEBS - Spending Chain Overview - Vendor Pay Provides an overview of the GFEBS payment process and use of legacy systems. Where we are today and where you should be. Known issues and approved workarounds. The many interfaces: SPS, WAWF, ADS, DCAS-B, and the Recycle Program. The Top Ten things you should know about GFEBS. Instructor(s): Kathi Hughes, Major Barnes (KY), and 1LT Bell (OK) GFEBS - Understanding the Interface files Provides information on how the interfacing systems route and post their transactions into GFEBS. Systems discussed will include: FCM, ODS-Web, DTS, and Access OnLine (AxOL). Instructor(s): Scott Vermilye, Allen Stewart GFEBS - Unliquidated Review Provides instruction on how to prepare for and conduct unliquidated reviews. Instruction will review tools available in the Operational Data Store (ODS) and GFEBS to assist in performing effective reviews. Instructor(s): Allen Stewart, Scott Vermilye, Bob Sapp Government Travel Charge Individual and Commercial Card Program Update Provides information on the prior year's GTCC performance, program changes, and future. General question and answer period to address specific concerns. Instructor(s): SFC Taylor (ANG) GPC Issues This block of training will explain the monthly process for clearing rejected/unsubmitted invoices and for certifying the GPC bill in Access On-line. Common recurring problems will be discussed as well as the “pay and confirm” process to ensure the bill is paid within the 7 days of the cycle closing. Instructor: NGB (ANG) Indebtedness This course will provide training information on specific regulations and guidance pertaining to debts that are coming out of a member’s military pay. Information on due process procedures, collection rates, and out of service member will be covered. Instructor: NGB Introduction to Creating an integrated GFEBS, STANFINS, and RMT Dashboard/Power Pivots using Office 2007 This workshop features how analysts can automatically retrieve data from an Access database to an Excel workbook and update a Pivot Table. We will show you how to drill down into your GFEBS, STANFIN and RMT transactions using an Excel Pivot Table. We’ll teach method of automatically building Excel charts and link them to a PowerPoint presentation for a strategic dashboard view of your integrated GFEBS, STANFINS, and RMT data. Instructor(s): Ed Fritts, Senior Financial Systems Analyst, Teksouth Corp and Joshua Cherkinsky, Senior Financial Systems Analyst, Teksouth Corp Introduction to Macros in ACCESS Office 2007 (GFEBS, STANFINS, and RMT Dashboard Integration Solution) This workshop will introduce you to some of the powerful, yet simple capabilities of Microsoft Access. In this session, we will demonstrate how easy it is to create simple but powerful Access macros to manage and update your database. Instructor(s): Ed Fritts, Senior Financial Systems Analyst, Teksouth Corp and Joshua Cherkinsky, Senior Financial Systems Analyst, Teksouth Corp
Introduction to Query in ACCESS Office 2007 GFEBS /STANFINS/RMT Dashboard Integration Solution) This workshop will introduce you to some of the powerful, yet simple capabilities of Microsoft Access. In this session, we will demonstrate how to quickly build Access queries to include create, delete, append, make table, and union queries using the Query Design. May 31, 1245-1400; NASBA Classification: Finance; Level: Basic; 1.5 CPE. Group Live Presentation Instructor(s): Ed Fritts, Senior Financial Systems Analyst, Teksouth Corp and Joshua Cherkinsky, Senior Financial Systems Analyst, Teksouth Corp Introduction to Tables in ACCESS Office 2007 (GFEBS, STANFINS, and RMT Dashboard Integration Solution) This workshop will introduce you to some of the powerful, yet simple capabilities of Microsoft Access. In this session, we will demonstrate an easy to learn technique to combine (stack) multiple sets of data using GFEBS, STANFINS, and RMT data into one table for increased analytical purposes. We’ll show you how to build a database from the beginning to include linking and importing data. We’ll also discuss the many ways ACCESS has to offer when managing other types of data. Instructor(s): Ed Fritts, Senior Financial Systems Analyst, Teksouth Corp and Joshua Cherkinsky, Senior Financial Systems Analyst, Teksouth Corp IPPS-A Overview Provides information on the current status of the Integrated Personnel/Pay System-Army (IPPS-A). Instructor(s): Shelsa Wills ITA’s in DTS This course will provide ARNG and ANG users with a comprehensive understanding of the Invitational Travel Authorization and voucher process within the Defense Travel System. Information included in this module is: ITA usage and what organizations and military programs that typically use ITA’s. Instructor(s): SSG Scott Bowland Joint Review Process Provides information on the most current guidance from DASA-FO, GFEBS, ARNG-RMC on how to conduct, document and report each phase of the JRP. Instructor(s): Allen Stewart, Bob Sapp Making GFEBS Payments through Commercial Accounts Payable System-Window (CAPS-W) Provides the step-by-step process for making GFEBS funded payments through CAPS-W. The class will include how to convert and load GFEBS lines of accounting into CAPS-W; how the contract flows into CAPS-W; how to research to see if the payment cleared through GFEBS; and a brief overview of the shadow invoice process. Instructor(s): Bryon Nelson (MN) and SFC Kari Skinner (OK) Managers’ Internal Control Program (MICP) Why, What, Who and Process of Internal Controls. (ANG) Managers’ Internal Control Program Overview & discussion of MICP. Plan implementation & timeline, assessable units, statement of assurance preparation, and AFI 65-201 guidance. Instructor: Lt Col Gervais & Ms. Tyra White Miscellaneous Payments in GFEBS Provides the step-by-step process for making GFEBS funded miscellaneous payments: PPA and Non-PPA. The class includes instruction on how to identify payment type; using tracking forms; SF 1034 preparation; and the required supporting documentation. Instructor(s): Bryon Nelson (MN), SFC Kari Skinner (OK), and SGT Shawna Green (KY) MyUnitPay Provides information on the functionality within the MyUnitPay system and the most recent changes. Instructor(s): Michael Comer
(ANG) Montgomery GI Bill Cover educational entitlements, new updates and what statuses count toward entitlement. (ANG) NGB/FM and Staff Updates This session will provide a vision from Col Cheney, NGB/FM and staff updates from FMA and FMF. Intended audience is all ANG FM personnel. OCO-Funding Review and Trends This class is a summary of the status of FY 2012 OCO funding, including notable trends and policy changes from previous years. Additionally, the class provides a projection of the status OCO in FY 2013 and beyond. Instructor(s): RMC-CO (ANG) Pay and Entitlements Current topics and issues affecting the FM entitlements community to include dual compensation tool, Case Management System, DMO and military and civilian pay rejects. Provide the latest info on military pay entitlements and the statutory guidance to ensure military members on in the correct status for the given circumstance. Instructor: NGB (ANG) Pay Case Management System (CMS) This course will provide training on how to manage all CMS cases for a unit’s members regardless of where the case is assigned. This will include information on reports and the monthly CMS report card that is sent out by NGB/A1QO Systems. Instructor: MSgt Harberson (ANG) Pay DMO/AROWS This session will be an overview of the DMO/AROWS interface that will automate several of the active duty military pay entitlements as well as mileage only (travel entitlement). This will include a question and answer session. Instructor: NGB (ANG) Pay-Indebtedness This course will provide training information on specific regulations and guidance pertaining to debts that are coming out of a member’s military pay. Information on due process procedures, collection rates, and out of service member will be covered. Instructor: MSgt Harberson Pay Validation Program - Military Pay Provides information on the Pay Validation Program. Pay validation is designed to facilitate a smooth conversion from legacy to IPPS-A. Pay Validation expands the data cleansing effort to the individual soldier. The focus of the system is to validate pay-effecting data elements that routinely appear on the mis-match reports. Pay Validation provides Commanders a tool to improve the SRP readiness process. Instructor(s): Shelsa Wills Practical GFEBS Business Intelligence (BI) Reports for JRP Review Description: Definition, configuration and use of the GFEBS-BI reports as applied for the areas of Fund Status (218 format), Open/Un-liquidated Obligations, and Un-matched Disbursements and Collections. Overview of the various report structures, system definitions, reporting periods, and output. Report structure and configuration for practical use with the JRP review research and analysis. Instructor(s): Mr. John Sarazen (P); Ms. Anita Frazier Performance Improvement – Lean Six Sigma When you hear the term Lean Six Sigma do you cringe? Do you understand how utilizing Lean Six Sigma may actually improve your existing business processes? If not, give this workshop a try. You will receive an overview on the tools and techniques of process measurement, how to analyze the results of measurement and applying this knowledge through identification of process improvement.
Performance Work Statements (PWS) – Do you know what you’re doing? Ever had to write a Performance Work Statement? Did you get it “right” the first time? Are you aware of all the components of a properly prepared PWS. Sign up for this workshop and get the skinny (ANG) QA AFI 65-202 Instructor: Mr. Carr (ANG) Quality Assurance Managers Breakout This breakout will cover the Headquarters AF Checklist – the current UCI checklist, Compliance Review Guides, Crosstells. Quality Assurance Managers will be briefed on and discuss current topics and issues affecting the FM QA community. Instructor: NGB (ANG) Quality Assurance Managers Compliance Review Guides This breakout will cover ANG FM Compliance Review Guides timelines processes and reporting. Instructor: Mr. Carr (ANG) QA Crossfeed’s For FY11, the QAB has been posting monthly crossfeeds in the QA Bulletin. The crossfeeds are helpful tools to provide QAM’s other areas that could use a spotcheck. Only the negative crossfeeds are required to be completed, but all are good to take a moment to review a sample. Instructor: Mr. Carr Resource Management Training Center’s Course Development Update The RMTC training strategy overview post GFEBS go-live. This course will discuss the plans and progress to integrate GFEBS training into 10 existing courses offered at the ARNG Professional Education Center (PEC) for FY12 and beyond." Instructor(s): RMC-TC Retirement Planning – FERS Are you ready to retire? It’s never to “early” to start planning for your retirement. What do you know about calculating your annuity, possible reductions in your annuity, or possible early retirement? Do you understand how Social Security fits into the picture and what to do about health and life insurance? This workshop will provide answers to these and other topics so you will be informed about your retirement. RM Online Training Assist users in utilizing RM Online as the ARNG checkbook for legacy and GFEBS and the associated functionality changes. Provides a demonstration of how to research funding by MDEP. Instructor(s): ARNG-RMC-BE (ANG) Sharepoint Demo During this block NGB will give the latest details on the Sharepoint Communication Tool Instructor: NGB Strategic Planning & Management Ever wondered how we got to where we are and where we are supposed to be going ?? Try this workshop on Strategic Planning and Management. You will be introduced to the fundamentals of strategic planning and how to develop strategies and plans to achieve the goals of your organization. This workshop will provide you insight on how your leadership shapes the vision for your organization. (ANG) Systems Updates NGB/FMFP will provide system updates on AFIPPS, EMTS, DEAMS, MIAP and other FM systems as required. Instructor: NGB
(ANG) Travel ODL Provide training on travel standards for outstanding travel orders, debts, and advances and identify tools to use to ensure standard is met. Discuss the roles of Commanders and how they can help you achieve the standard. Instructor: NGB (ANG) Triannual Review This block of training will identify how to work the Tri-Annual Review via FM Suite to include how to build an organization structure and add RCCC criteria. Training will include distribution, coding, validation of base code, and timely submission to DFAS. Instructor: NGB Wide Area Work Flow- Session 1: Refresher and Way Ahead This session is developed to re-acquaint users to the Wide Area Workflow system. A brief overview of how the system works, roles needed, cost benefits and clarifications on WAWF misconceptions/frequently asked questions will be covered. Instructor(s): MSG Anthony Griffiths Wide Area Work Flow-Session 2: System Overview The instructor will demonstrate the functionality of Wide Area Workflow. This demonstration will show how documents can be found and what action is needed for invoices to get paid within the system. Group Administrator (GAM) functions will also be covered briefly. Instructor(s): MSG Anthony Griffiths Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) and Its Use with GFEBS Provides information on the systems Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) and GFEBS. Instruction will include how to find documents in WAWF and locate documents in GFEBS; how to change the status in WAWF and what is required in GFEBS. Avoiding the duplicate payment potential. Instructor(s): Kathi Hughes (ANG) WAWF/EFR This class will provide an overview of WAWF for invoices, receiving reports and rejects. We will also go through a demonstration of viewing contracts in EDA and uploading documents into EFR. (ANG) WAWF Training This block of training will cover FM, GAM, and Contracting, Inspector and Acceptors roles and responsibilities. The Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC) and the ship to code will be covered in detail to provide clarity on course of action needed for clearing aging invoices. Instructor will also cover how to setup auto email function for both the GAM and users (CORs). Instructor: NGB Year End 2012 Provides information on lessons learned from FY11 closeout and guidance on steps to take to prepare for a clean FY12 closeout and startup for FY13. Instruction will address new end of year reporting requirements - such as running the trial balance and status of funds certification requirements. Instructor(s): Allen Stewart, Scott Vermilye