FMNET Message 14 DEC 2018

FMNet Members:

1.                   TODAY!  Is the last day to vote in the BEST OF MILSUITE AWARDS with the FMNet nominated in the Best Learn category, “The milSuite solution that best provides a learning resource on milSuite and serves as a knowledge management exemplary.  The winning solution might be narrow in focus or something that reaches the entire milSuite community.”  Additionally, the Financial Management School’s very own, William Butler received a nomination in the Best Advocate category, “The milSuite use case or user solution that demonstrates the greatest enthusiasm and dedication of publicly supporting and promoting their efforts on milSuite.”

Here at the FMS, we are ecstatic about the recognition of the hard work and efforts of the entire Finance and Comptroller Community regarding this nomination; however, the efforts to provide our subscribers with the latest and regulatory substantiated material shall not dwindle.  Please take a few minutes to visit the Best of milSuite Awards 2018 Nominees link and vote for your favorites, by selecting the, “Vote for Your Favorites Today” hyperlink located in the top center of the Best of milSuite Awards page.

(https://www.milsuite.mil/survey/index.php/979237)

Training Opportunities:

1.                   (Updated)  FOUR Days!  Until the December 18, 2018 deadline for FY19 Army Financial Management School (AFMS) Credentialing Opportunities, sponsored by the Army Financial Management School.

(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-323258)

(http://www.finance.army.mil/) 

2.                   (New) Recently posted by the Intergovernmental Transaction milBook group and by invitation only, individuals can register now for the G-Invoicing Summit on February 1, 2019.

(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/events/58008)

General News and Information:

1.                   A quick reminder, there are 17 days until the end of the Continuing Education and Training (CET) due dates.  Review the DOD FM Certification COI, for the dates and times of all upcoming Defense Collaboration Services (DCS) session.

(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms/fm-certification)

2.             The Planning, Programming, Budget, and Execution (PPBE) course will be kicking off class 002 January 7, 2019.  For all attendees, please review PPBE COI for all appropriate course material.    

(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms/functional-courses/ppbe/planning-programming-budget-and-execution-ppbe-class-002)

(http://www.finance.army.mil/CourseCatalog/FMSCourseCatalog.pdf)

3.                    The Principles of Cost Analysis and Management (PCAM) instructor here at the FMS are eager to start, class 002 beginning January 28, 2019.  Please review the Welcome letter and associated material on PCAM COI.

(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms/functional-courses/pcam)

(http://www.finance.army.mil/CourseCatalog/FMSCourseCatalog.pdf)

4.                   For all individuals attending GFEBS Financials Class 002, starting January 28, 2019, please review the welcome letter and GFEBS job aid located within GFEBS Financials COI.

(https://www.milsuite.mil/book/community/spaces/afms/functional-courses/gfebs-financials)  

(http://www.finance.army.mil/CourseCatalog/FMSCourseCatalog.pdf)

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/)

Social Media: Share these links with your peers.

 Join the FMNet by visiting milSuite and signing in with your CAC (signing in establishes your milSuite account if you did not have one).  After signing in select milBook and navigate to the Army Financial Management School Community page (FMNet), look for the “Join” widget on the left and click it.  Approval is automatic.

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/  

 Follow the Financial Management School (FMS) on Twitter

https://twitter.com/FMS29207  

This post identifies our total membership count for the FMNet (Army FM School Community of Interest) with 5,507 members as of December 7 compared to 5,478 as of the November update.