Predefined Workflow
One of the things you won’t need to do in KFS is pick an approver. Each specialized e-doc comes with predefined workflow. You can trust that each fiscal officer has defined delegates for when they are...
View ArticleTrade in your F-keys
F8 to go forward, F9 to reload, F10 to approve…if you’re an APPS user, these and umpteen other function key definitions are engraved in your memory so you can get your work done. But you can say good...
View ArticleYou’ve got KFS mail.
You’ve heard that workflow will be the core of the new KFS world, and that it will be predefined. But have you heard that you—yes, you—will be able to add new individuals into the standard workflow?...
View ArticlePurchasing, Routing, and Approvals
Similar to today’s purchasing web form, a casual user will be able to create requisitions in KFS with basic information and without knowing the account number. But she won’t select the person to...
View ArticleCapital Assets Processing
One of the huge benefits of the Kuali Financial System is that all its modules are integrated. By example, whenever a capital object code is used in a KFS e-doc, the transaction will automatically be...
View ArticleBetter Compliance for Effort Certification
Effort certification is one of the highest compliance risks for the university; both internal and external auditors audit it routinely. The KFS Effort module will provide tools to assist with this type...
View ArticleEffort Certification and Routing
As I mentioned in my last post, effort certifications will be routed to the project director associated with each account on the award. Where a particular award has several accounts, it can be routed...
View ArticleKFS Fiscal Officer Delegations
Expertise on sponsored, financial management and budget issues often resides outside of an FTC/BSC and may therefore require delegation of authority outside of an FTC/BSC, carrying with it the...
View ArticleTips for Month End
As we’ve discussed here before, in KFS, month end is month end, even if it occurs on a Saturday or Sunday! When a month ends on a weekend, we will make every effort to keep the system available....
View ArticleMaking Purchases on Expired Accounts
There is a business rule in KFS that prohibits users from creating Requisitions (REQ) on expired accounts. While this may present an administrative inconvenience it does provide a mechanism to ensure...
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