Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)
2016 National PDI – OrlandoSupervisor and Component Certification Authority – DoD FM Certification Program
2016 National PDI – OrlandoSupervisor and Component Certification Authority – DoD FM Certification Program
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Welcome and Purpose
Overview of Policy and Lessons Learned
Running and Using the Scorecard
Approval or Denial in the FM LMS
Q & A/Wrap-up
AgendaAgenda
Supervisors and CCAs are guardians of the integrity of Certification Program
Approvals must comply with DoDI 1300.26
Reviews have revealed weaknesses in key areas
Training provided to ensure congruence in approvals
Understanding program policy is paramount
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PurposePurpose
Competency Requirements• Lack of attention-to-detail when reviewing the scorecard
Importance of Accurate Documentation• Wrong certificate uploaded• Attachment to course vs. documentation area• Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
Review of Academic Courses• Recording an Academic Course in the FM LMS• Transcript v. Academic Matrix Titles• Changing Course Hours
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Examples and Lessons LearnedExamples and Lessons Learned
Sample CertificatesSample Certificates
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Good Certificate from FM myLearn Generic Certificate from FM LMS
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Accounting Analysis
Accounting Analysis Parameters Academic CoursesCourse Level Sample Course Titles
PL 1(FM Certification Level 1)
Identify the Validity and Accuracy of Accounting Data and Reports Lower Division ‐
Undergraduate (1XXX – 2XXX level) • Accounting Analysis ,
Planning and Control
• Accounting for Managerial Decisions
• Advanced Accounting Theory
• Cost Accounting
• Financial Accounting and Managerial Decision Making
• Intermediate Accounting
• Management Reporting and Fund Accounting
• Managerial Accounting Elementary Statistics
• Managerial Accounting and Control
Apply General Analytical and Evaluative Techniques
PL 3(FM Certification Level 2)
Analyze Accounting Information using Business Tools and Applications
Upper Division ‐Undergraduate (3XXX level)
Provide Recommendations on Accounting IssuesAssess/Test Internal Control and Performance Metrics
Perform Statistical Analysis
PL 5(FM Certification Level 3)
Assess Accounting Analysis and Make Decisions Senior Upper ‐ Division
Undergraduate and Graduate
(4XXX and higher level)
Formulate Strategies to Support Regulatory or Statutory Compliance
Communicate Strategies to Stakeholders
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Financial Management Systems
Financial Management Systems Parameters
Academic CoursesCourse Level Sample Course Titles
PL 1(FM Certification Level 1)
Recognize the Appropriate List of FM System(s) for the Applicable Function
Lower Division ‐Undergraduate
(1XXX – 2XXX level)
• Accounting Information Systems
• Accounting Systems
• Budget Formulation and PPBE Systems
• Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
• Funds Balance with Treasury Systems
• Funds Management and Budgetary Resource Management Systems
• Managerial Cost Accounting Systems
• Payroll (Military and Civilian) Systems
• Travel Systems
Describe the Basic Functions and Use of a FM System(s)
Navigate Required FM System(s)
Input and/or Extract Data from a FM System(s)
PL 3(FM Certification Level 2)
Develop & Run Ad Hoc Reports
Upper Division ‐Undergraduate (3XXX level)
Identify Systems Issues and Recommend Solutions
Describe the System Change Request Process
Describe FM System(s) Requirements
Perform or Schedule FM System(s) Maintenance
PL 5(FM Certification Level 3)
Identify Emerging Trends for Use with Automated FM System(s) Senior Upper ‐ division
Undergraduate and Graduate
(4XXX and higher level)
Assess Systems Architecture and Implementation to Develop Strategies to Enhance Organizational Mission Effectiveness
Evaluate FM System(s) Strategies and Solutions
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Operation & System Management
Management Planning and Control Systems
Managerial Cost Accounting Systems
Payroll (Military and Civilian) Systems
Management Information Systems
Information Systems Theory and Practice
Personal Computer Applications
Information and Technology Management
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Accounting Analysis
Accounting Analysis Parameters Academic CoursesCourse Level Sample Course Titles
PL 1(FM Certification Level 1)
Identify the Validity and Accuracy of Accounting Data and Reports Lower Division ‐
Undergraduate (1XXX – 2XXX level) • Accounting Analysis ,
Planning and Control
• Accounting for Managerial Decisions
• Advanced Accounting Theory
• Cost Accounting
• Financial Accounting and Managerial Decision Making
• Intermediate Accounting
• Management Reporting and Fund Accounting
• Managerial Accounting Elementary Statistics
• Managerial Accounting and Control
Apply General Analytical and Evaluative Techniques
PL 3(FM Certification Level 2)
Analyze Accounting Information using Business Tools and Applications
Upper Division ‐Undergraduate (3XXX level)
Provide Recommendations on Accounting IssuesAssess/Test Internal Control and Performance Metrics
Perform Statistical Analysis
PL 5(FM Certification Level 3)
Assess Accounting Analysis and Make Decisions Senior Upper ‐ Division
Undergraduate and Graduate
(4XXX and higher level)
Formulate Strategies to Support Regulatory or Statutory Compliance
Communicate Strategies to Stakeholders
FM Academic Alignment Matrix 9
Financial Reporting and Managerial Control
Intermediate Accounting
Managerial Accounting Fundamental Statistics
Management Decision Making
Cost Analysis
Accounting and Finance for Managers
Advanced Accounting Theory
Cost Control
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Budget Concepts, Policies & Principles
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Budget Concepts, Policies and Principles Parameters
Academic CoursesCourse Level Sample Course Titles
PL 1(FM Certification Level 1)
Explain PPBE Processes and Roles Lower Division ‐Undergraduate
(1XXX – 2XXX level)
• Public Budgeting
Describe & Apply Budget Concepts, Policies & PrinciplesPerform Basic Research & Apply FMR and StatutesMonitor Performance Indicators
PL 3(FM Certification Level 2)
Develop a Balance Between Programs and Resources IAW Leadership Priorities
Upper Division ‐Undergraduate (3XXX level)
Apply Performance Metrics to Measure Program Effectiveness
Test & Validate Internal Controls
Develop Budget SOP or Policies & Procedures Document
PL 5(FM Certification Level 3)
Interpret the Impacts of Budget Concepts, Policies & Principles
Senior Upper ‐ Division Undergraduate and Graduate
(4XXX and higher level)
Analyze FMR and Statutes and Impacts to Identify Alternative Solutions
Formulate & Evaluate Budget PolicyRecommend Solutions & Implement Decisions on Budget Concepts, Policies & Principles
Advanced Accounting
Public Budgeting
Time ExtensionsTime Extensions
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User completes Time Extension form, signs and supervisor signs
Time Extension FormUser records Time Extension Documentation in the FM LMS
Time Extension Documentation
User records Time Extension Request in FM LMS
Time Extension Request
CCA reviews Time Extension request and approves or denies
CCA Approves Time Extension
User generates Time Extension Approval Memorandom from FM LMS
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Academic Course Search Running and Using the Scorecard Report Running the Changing Hours Report Approval or Denial in the FM LMS
FM Certification Level 1• DoD FM 101 Waivers• Only Primary Track
FM Certification Level 2• “OR” Statement joining two Competencies• Both Primary and Alternate Tracks
FM Certification Level 3• “AND” Statement joining two Competencies• Developmental Assignment• Only Alternate Track
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Certification Level DifferencesCertification Level Differences
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Accounting used for Primary and Alternate Tracks
Attachments on courses
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Multiple attachments
Not in Academic Matrix and not 3xxx level course
No comment for course being usedAttachments
on courses
Academic course hours changed
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Personal InformationPersonal Information
FM LMS Documentation Personal InformationCertificates of Completion • SSN (to include last 4) • Email address, mailing/home address
Academic Transcript • SSN (to include last 4), id numbers• Place & DOB
• Personal email address, mailing/home address
ORB, ERB, DD‐214
• SSN (to include last 4), id numbers• Citizenship, legal status• Gender, race/ethnicity• Place & DOB• Personal email address, mailing/home address
• Home, cell phone numbers• Religious preference• Security clearance• Spouse and family information• Financial information• Disability information
SF‐50s, resume
• SSN (to include last 4), id numbers• Citizenship, legal status• Place & DOB• Home, cell phone numbers
• Personal email address, mailing/home address• Financial information• Disability information
Common personal information that cannot be stored in the FM LMS
Guardians of the integrity of the Certification Program
Attention-to-detail and thorough understanding of policy will ensure compliance and mitigate mistakes
Understand and leverage scorecard report to streamline approval process
Refer to Supervisor and CCA resources on FM Online
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Supervisor/CCA Training SummarySupervisor/CCA Training Summary
DoDI 1300.26Governs the DoD FMCertification Program
DoD FM Certification HandbookProgram background &overviewDetailed requirement descriptionsChecklist to get started
Requirements DatasheetsOutline requirements for each level
Practical Exercise − Follow “Kelly,” a GS-14
through each step of certification
FM myLearnE-catalog of FMcourses aligned to FM and leadership competencies.
Competencies & Proficiency LevelsDefines each of the 17 FM competencies and provides examples at each Proficiency Level.
Learning History WorksheetsOrganize your prior training using these worksheets
LMS Job AidsProvide step-by-step instructions for all FM LMS tasks.
LMS User Quick Start GuideOutlines the Three-step Process for achieving certification using the FM LMS
Frequently Asked QuestionsCompilation of over 100 questions, organized by category
Supervisor/CCA Resourcesavailable @FM Online or join us on LinkedIn
Supervisor/CCA Resourcesavailable @FM Online or join us on LinkedIn
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