United States Department of AgricultureFinancial Management Modernization Initiative

FMMI OverviewOctober 2014

This document will provide an overview of FMMI, how to get FMMI access and where to find other tools. What is FMMI FMMI Overview Benefits of FMMI FMMI Roles FMMI Training Where to get more information Questions

Introduction

The Financial Management Modernization Initiative (FMMI) is an advanced, web-based accounting and financial system

The goals of FMMI are to: Improve financial management performance by

providing USDA with a modern, core financial management system

Modernize the departmental and agency financial and administrative payment and program general ledger systems

What is FMMI

Provides a single; operational web based system for all USDA Agencies

Standardizes business processesReliable, relevant and timely data Improves funds control and accountabilityRobust document and reporting categoriesReal time reporting

FMMI Overview

FMMI includes 7 major business process areas: Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Cost Management Funds Management General Ledger Management Periodic Processing Purchasing 1

1 FMMI Purchasing will not replace the Integrated Acquisition System (IAS)

FMMI Overview (Cont.)

All of USDA will operate in the same application Eliminates redundant data; no longer will users need

to re-work same data among multiple systems and reconcile data differences

Secure single sign-on through eAuthenticationAllows transaction specific processingProvides a mechanism that is specifically

designed to track projects at multiple levelsStreamlines financial-business processes

Benefits of FMMI

Requesting FMMI Access

What is needed to obtain FMMI access? Each new user must complete the New User Request form,

provide it to your supervisor, who finalizes the request and submits it to MRPBS FMD Security

Each new user will need an eAuthentication user ID and password to log into FMMI

Complete the required training

Forms and Training can be found on the MRPBS FMMI website, Access for New Users: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/business-services/fmmi

Required Training

To gain access to FMMI, all new users must complete the following training

FMMI Overview (this document) FMMI ECC Overview FMMI Master Data Overview General Ledger (G/L) Overview

Training certificates should be provided to your supervisor plus the completion date must be included on the new user access form. Your supervisor will submit the completed form to MRPBS FMD Security for processing.

How do I find FMMI? Access the FMMI website to launch the application (http://info.fmmi.usda.gov/) You will find the “Login” link along with other useful information on this page

Finding FMMI

Log Into FMMI with your LincPass / eAuth ID & Password

Locate daily system updates and notices

Become familiar with the most up-to date available information, including the latest FMMI News, FAQs and FMMI Glossary

Finding FMMI (Cont.)

You must have eAuthentication user ID and password or login using your LincPass card and clicking on the LincPass (PIV) log in screen.

Sign on to FMMI using either your LincPass (PIV) or eAuthentication user ID and password.

Roles are a group of activities/tasks within a business process that are logically grouped together

Roles ensure that users have access to perform needed tasks and provides financial controls i.e. you must be assigned a role to perform the

corresponding action in FMMI

FMMI Roles

Roles determine what work users can do in FMMI. Role names describe the work performed in FMMI. For example:

• Evaluator: Ability to display transactions• Reporter: Ability to run reports to display and print• Maintainer: Ability to maintain master data (FMD only)• Administrator: Ability to manage accounts assignments,

derivation rules, etc…• Processor: Ability to create transactions • Approver: Ability to approve transactions at the

supervisory/management level (FMD Only)

FMMI Roles (Cont.)

FMMI Roles (Cont.)

FMMI roles determine what activities a user performs. FMMI only shows the modules needed for the roles you have been given.

The Funds Management Module consists of:

Budget Authority and DistributionFunds Management ReportingFunds ReservationsFunds Commitments

Helpful Tools

Helpful Tools

FMMI Online Help

MRP FMMI Website http://www.aphis.usda.gov/business-services/fmmi

New User Access information Appropriation Law Guidance Other General Information on reports and FMD MRP

Other (i.e., FMMI News)

FMMI Online Help

FMMI Online Help

FMMI Online Help items are developed and maintained by the Department.

FMMI Online Help (Cont.)

Search Online Help by Process Area (e.g.

Accounts Receivable)

Search Online Help by Material

type (e.g. Participant

Guide)

Search Online Help by Training

Materials (e.g. 100 Level course)

Helpful Tools

FMMI Online Help

MRP FMMI Website http://www.aphis.usda.gov/business-services/fmmi

New User Access information Appropriation Law Guidance Other General Guidance

Other (i.e., FMMI News)

MRP FMMI Website

Home Page

This website provides a single location for users to go for assistance. http://www.aphis.usda.gov/business-services/fmmi

MRP FMMI Website (Cont.)

Provides links main FMMI updates, new information will be added from time to time

Reporting Job Aids for BI, BOBJ, HANA and ECC Reports

Appropriation Law Frequently asked Questions

Provides guidance on obtaining access to FMMI, CRM-Grantor, ACMS. Including training and other guidance.

Provides general information on processes as well as “How to” videos and documents for different areas of FMMI.

The website covers several topics from setting up new accounts to guidance on standard processes.

Helpful Tools

FMMI Online Help

MRP FMMI Website http://www.aphis.usda.gov/business-services/fmmi

New User Access information Appropriation Law Guidance Other General Guidance

Other (i.e., FMMI News)

Emails are sent out by MRP-FMD notifying users of system problems, outages, and new processes. Emails that affect FMMI will begin with “FMMI News”.

Other

Who to contact with questions –

Supervisor

Program Budget Office

FAS - FMMI Training Library

APHIS - Functional AdministratorsMRPBS.FMD.FA@APHIS.USDA.GOV

Where To Go with Questions

Provide this page to your supervisor as documentation of completing this required overview.

I certify that I have completed the FMMI Overview.

__________________(Employee’s Name)

___________________ (Employee’s Signature)

FMMI OverviewCertification

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