The 89th Legislature updated Article IX of the General Appropriations Act (GAA); changes take effect Sept. 1. See Changes to Article IX of the GAA and Other Bills of Interest to State Agencies (FPP F.008) for a summary of GAA changes and other legislation that affects state agencies.
Appropriations
What’s New
89th Legislature GAA Updates [posted 08/08/25]
Reminder – Systems Unavailable During Year-End Close [posted 08/08/25]
The USAS annual cash-basis close for fiscal 2025 occurs Aug. 29.
The fiscal year-end close process requires shutting down the statewide fiscal systems. See Master Schedule of Year-End Close Events for more information, including:
- Processing deadlines.
- System maintenance dates and times.
- Support contacts.
Resources
Policies and Procedures
Forms
USAS Resources
- Inquiry Screen Algorithms
- USAS Coding Instructions
- USAS Documentation
- USAS Topic Page
- USAS Training Handouts
Reference
- Comptroller Manual of Accounts
- Required Reports Prepared by State Agencies and Institutions of Higher Education
Web Applications
Reports
- Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
- Reports on Use of General Revenue – Dedicated Funds
- State of Texas Annual Cash Report
Meetings
Related Archived Articles from Statewise
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- Be in the know thanks to your friendly ACOs
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- On the road with expenditure object codes
Training
Fiscal Management offers a variety of training. Explore your options at Training Center.