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09/28/18	New Local Funds Reporting Requirements Due Nov. 30 New Local Funds Reporting Requirements Due Nov. 30 Due to new 2018–19 GAA requirements, any state agency that receives, spends or administers revenue held outside the state treasury (local funds) is required to submit financial data on those funds to the Comptroller’s office. Fiscal 2016–19 report data must be submitted by Nov. 30, 2018, using the new Excel reporting spreadsheet provided in Requirements for Local Operating Funds and Associated Local Funds (FPP S.009). For more, see “Additional reporting requirements per the GAA (Art. IX, Sec. 17.09)” in Agency Requirements of FPP S.009.
09/14/18	Take the 2018 Fiscal Management Customer Service Survey by Oct. 12 Take the 2018 Fiscal Management Customer Service Survey by Oct. 12 How well are we meeting your customer service expectations? Please let us know by completing the online survey by Friday, Oct. 12. We appreciate your feedback. If you have any questions about the survey, please email us at fiscal.documentation@cpa.texas.gov.
04/27/18	Encrypt Confidential Emails to Fiscal Management Encrypt Confidential Emails to Fiscal Management State agencies and institutions of higher education may need to send documents to Fiscal Management that contain confidential information. Email is not a secured transmission. Confidential information must not be sent in the body of an email, but included as an encrypted attachment as prescribed by your agency’s information security policy. Refer to Confidential Information Must be Encrypted Before Emailing to Fiscal Management (FPP D.004) for details.
02/02/18	Order Copies of the GAA Now Order Copies of the GAA Now Agencies can purchase bound copies of the 2018–19 General Appropriations Act (GAA) for $15 per book, including postage. All orders must be prepaid and made online with an interagency transaction voucher (ITV) or by check. Distribution of the printed copies is expected to begin the week of March 12.
02/02/18	Reminder — Current Forms Always Available on FMX Reminder — Current Forms Always Available on FMX Check the Forms page or appropriate topic page on FMX before submitting a form to ensure you submit the current version. Previously downloaded forms or stored links may be outdated. The Forms page is available at the top of all FMX pages. Forms can be sorted alphabetically, numerically or by topic. Also, FMX topic pages such as Appropriations or Payment Services feature links to related forms.
01/16/18	Warrant Distribution Delayed Due to Inclement Weather Warrant Distribution Delayed Due to Inclement Weather Due to inclement weather, the Comptroller’s office will open at 10 a.m. on Jan. 17. Warrant pickup will be available at 10 a.m. Additional closures or delayed openings will be announced on FMX.
01/16/18	Warrant Distribution Canceled Due to Inclement Weather Warrant Distribution Canceled Due to Inclement Weather Due to inclement weather, the Comptroller’s office will be closed on Jan. 16. Warrants will not be distributed on this day. Additional closures or delayed openings will be announced on FMX.
01/15/18	Comptroller’s Office Closed Due to Inclement Weather Comptroller’s Office Closed Due to Inclement Weather Due to inclement weather, the Comptroller’s office will be closed on Jan. 16, 2018. Agencies can check FMX or call (512) 475-0510 after 12:00 p.m. to confirm if warrants are available for distribution. On days the Comptroller’s office is closed but warrant pickup is available, your authorized representative must have photo identification and a cell phone to call (512) 475-0510 upon arrival at the LBJ building if no guard is present.
10/06/17	Substantive Changes Made to Texas Comptroller Manual of Accounts Substantive Changes Made to Texas Comptroller Manual of Accounts Several substantive changes have been made to the Texas Comptroller Manual of Accounts (FPP Q.009). The Manual of Accounts provides current information on state agencies, appropriated funds, accounts and object codes used in properly recording accounting transactions. The latest changes include routine maintenance and edits, and also reflect legislation passed by the 84th Legislature, Regular Session, and 85th Legislature, Regular Session, that took effect Sept. 1.
09/22/17	Reminder – Action Required for SB 1831 Reminder – Action Required for SB 1831 All Senate Bill 1831 submissions are due to the Comptroller no later than Sept. 30. SB 1831 (85th Legislature, Regular Session) requires every agency, board, commission and institution of higher education in Texas to submit information to the Comptroller’s office regarding each program that is statutorily required, but for which no appropriation was made. Instructions and a submission template were sent to each agency contact in August. Every agency and institution of higher education must respond to this request, even if they have no programs to report. For questions or more information, please contact Kevin McPherson.
09/15/17	Take the 2017 Fiscal Management Customer Service Survey by Oct. 13 Take the 2017 Fiscal Management Customer Service Survey by Oct. 13 How well are we meeting your customer service expectations? Please let us know by completing the online survey by Friday, Oct. 13. We appreciate your feedback. If you have any questions about the survey, please email us at fiscal.documentation@cpa.texas.gov.
09/11/17	Additional Accounting Policy Statements Have Been Updated Additional Accounting Policy Statements Have Been Updated Several Accounting Policy Statements (APSs) have been updated through acts of the 85th Legislature, Regular Session. The APSs include changes to terminology, policies, procedures and transaction coding blocks. Each APS should be carefully reviewed to ensure compliance with the most current policies and procedures.
09/01/17	Reminder – Action Required for SB 1831 Reminder – Action Required for SB 1831 All SB 1831 submissions are due to the Comptroller no later than Sept. 30. SB 1831 (85th Leg., Reg. Sess.) requires every agency, board, commission and institution of higher education in Texas to submit information to the Comptroller’s office regarding each program that is statutorily required, but for which no appropriation was made. Instructions and a submission template were sent to each agency contact in August. Every agency and institution of higher education must respond to this request, even if they have no programs to report. For questions or more information, please contact Kevin McPherson.
08/18/17	Accounting Policy Statements Have Been Updated Accounting Policy Statements Have Been Updated Several Accounting Policy Statements (APSs) have been updated through acts of the 85th Legislature, Regular Session. The APSs include changes to terminology, policies, procedures and transaction coding blocks. Each APS should be carefully reviewed to ensure compliance with the most current policies and procedures.
08/11/17	Changes Made by the 85th Legislature Summarized Changes Made by the 85th Legislature Summarized The 85th Legislature made numerous changes to Article IX of the General Appropriations Act (GAA) that take effect Sept. 1. A summary of these changes and of major bills passed that affect multiple agencies can be found at Changes to Article IX of the GAA and Other Bills of Interest to State Agencies (FPP F.008).
08/11/17	Legislative Changes Affecting Salary Administration Outlined Legislative Changes Affecting Salary Administration Outlined The 85th Legislature, Regular Session, made several changes to the salary administration laws: Changes to leave administration Changes to salary/HR administration See Legislative Changes Affecting Salary Administration, 85th Legislature (FPP F.021).
07/21/17	HB 3849 Limits New Accounts, Funds and Revenue Dedications HB 3849 Limits New Accounts, Funds and Revenue Dedications House Bill 3849, 85th Legislature, Regular Session, continues the policy of the Legislature to limit the number of new general revenue accounts, special funds and dedications of revenue. A summary of HB 3849 is available at Funds Consolidation: Limits on New General Revenue Accounts, Special Funds and Dedications of Revenue (FPP A.046).
04/28/17	Encrypt Confidential Emails to Fiscal Management Encrypt Confidential Emails to Fiscal Management State agencies and institutions of higher education may need to send documents to Fiscal Management that contain confidential information such as Social Security numbers, dates of birth, direct deposit instructions, net pay and Texas identification numbers that include Social Security numbers. Email is not considered a secured transmission, and confidential information should not be sent in the body of an email. Provide an encrypted attachment for any confidential information as prescribed by your agency’s Information Security Office. Passwords should be provided in a separate email or over the phone. Fax transmission is also acceptable. For more information, see Confidential Information Must be Encrypted Before Emailing to Fiscal Management (FPP D.004).
02/03/17	Reminder – Current Forms Always Available on FMX Reminder – Current Forms Always Available on FMX Check the Forms page or appropriate topic page on FMX before submitting a form to ensure you submit the current version. Previously downloaded forms or stored links may be outdated. The Forms page is always available from the top drop-down menu bar. Forms can be filtered by topic, browsed alphabetically or numerically. Topic pages such as Appropriations or Payment Services feature a forms subheading with a link to forms on that topic.
01/13/17	Biennial Revenue Estimate Now Available Biennial Revenue Estimate Now Available The 2018-19 Biennial Revenue Estimate (BRE) is available on Comptroller.Texas.Gov, following its release to the Texas Legislature. Texas lawmakers use this constitutionally mandated estimate to create a balanced budget during the legislative session. For more on the BRE, see the Comptroller’s News Release.
09/30/16	Fiscal Management Requests Your Feedback Fiscal Management Requests Your Feedback Please complete our online survey to let us know if we are meeting your customer service expectations. Your responses help us improve the services we provide. The survey is extended to until close of business Friday, Oct. 7. If you have questions about this survey, please email us at fiscal.documentation@cpa.texas.gov. Thank you in advance for your help.
09/16/16	Take the Fiscal Management Customer Service Survey by Sept. 30 Take the Fiscal Management Customer Service Survey by Sept. 30 How well are we meeting your customer service expectations? Please let us know by completing the online survey by Friday, Sept. 30. We appreciate your feedback. If you have any questions about the survey, please email us at fiscal.documentation@cpa.texas.gov.
09/16/16	Substantive Changes Made to Comptroller Manual of Accounts Substantive Changes Made to Comptroller Manual of Accounts Several substantive changes have been made to the Texas Comptroller Manual of Accounts (FPP Q.009). The list of changes includes entries that have been added, deleted or significantly modified. The manual provides current information on state agencies, appropriated funds and accounts and object codes to be used in properly recording accounting transactions.
08/12/16	Substantive Changes Made to Comptroller Manual of Accounts Substantive Changes Made to Comptroller Manual of Accounts Several substantive changes have been made to the Texas Comptroller Manual of Accounts (FPP Q.009). The list of changes includes entries that have been added, deleted or significantly modified. The manual provides current information on state agencies, appropriated funds and accounts and object codes to be used in properly recording accounting transactions.
02/19/16	Substantive Changes Made to Comptroller Manual of Accounts Substantive Changes Made to Comptroller Manual of Accounts Several substantive changes have been made to the Texas Comptroller Manual of Accounts (FPP Q.009). The list of changes includes entries that have been added, deleted or significantly modified. The manual provides current information on state agencies, appropriated funds and accounts and object codes to be used in properly recording accounting transactions. For questions, please contact Samuel.Miller@cpa.texas.gov.
02/12/16	Reminder — Use the Current Forms Available on FMX Reminder — Use the Current Forms Available on FMX Do you need to submit a form to Fiscal Management? Visit the Forms page or appropriate topic page on FMX to ensure you submit the current version. The Forms page is always available from the top drop-down menu bar. Forms can be filtered by topic or browsed alphabetically or numerically. Topic pages such as Appropriations or Payment Services feature a forms subheading with a link to forms on that topic. Note: Previously downloaded copies or stored links may not provide up-to-date forms.
01/29/16	Orders Now Being Taken for Copies of the GAA Orders Now Being Taken for Copies of the GAA Agencies can purchase bound copies of the 2016–2017 General Appropriations Act (GAA). The cost is $15 per book, including postage. Distribution of the printed GAA should begin the week of April 25. Orders must be made online and prepaid by interagency transaction voucher or check. No credit card or ACH payments can be accepted. A limited number of copies will be available.
01/29/16	Legislation-related Substantive Changes Made to Comptroller Manual of Accounts Legislation-related Substantive Changes Made to Comptroller Manual of Accounts A number of substantive changes, effective Sept. 30 and Jan. 1, have been made recently to the Texas Comptroller Manual of Accounts (FPP Q.009) due to legislation passed by the 84th Legislature, Regular Session. The list includes entries that have been added, deleted or significantly modified. The manual provides current information on state agencies, appropriated funds and accounts and object codes to be used in properly recording accounting transactions. For questions, please contact Samuel.Miller@cpa.texas.gov.
11/20/15	Comptroller Statewide Financial Systems Unavailable During Scheduled Maintenance on Nov. 28 Comptroller Statewide Financial Systems Unavailable During Scheduled Maintenance on Nov. 28 The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts statewide financial systems will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance on Saturday, Nov. 28, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. For additional details, see the Systems topic page.
10/28/15	Reminder – Fiscal Management Systems Survey Due by Oct. 30 Reminder – Fiscal Management Systems Survey Due by Oct. 30 Please complete our online survey to let us know if our automated tools and statewide financial systems are meeting your expectations. The survey is available now until close of business Friday, Oct. 30. We appreciate your feedback. If you have any questions about the survey, please email us at fiscal.documentation@cpa.texas.gov.
10/16/15	Take the 2015 Fiscal Management Systems Survey by Oct. 30 Take the 2015 Fiscal Management Systems Survey by Oct. 30 The Comptroller’s office operates several financial systems to maintain the central accounting records of the state, perform accounting activities and prepare payroll and other warrants. In addition, the agency has developed several automated tools to help state agencies and institutions of higher education with their accounting and reporting tasks. Let us know how these automated tools and statewide financial systems are meeting your expectations by taking a few minutes to complete our online survey. The survey is available now until close of business Friday, Oct. 30. We appreciate your feedback. If you have any questions about the survey, please email us at fiscal.documentation@cpa.texas.gov.
09/18/15	Confidential Employee Information FPP Updated Confidential Employee Information FPP Updated Confidential Employee Information for Open Records Requests Requiring Agency Input (FPP L.004) has been updated to reflect: Per the 84th Legislature, certain information for current or former employees of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and Texas military forces is now confidential Instructions for CAPPS HR/Payroll
09/11/15	Additional Accounting Policy Statements Have Been Updated Additional Accounting Policy Statements Have Been Updated Several Accounting Policy Statements (APSs) have been updated through acts of the 84th Legislature, Regular Session. The APSs include changes to terminology, policies, procedures and transaction coding blocks. Some APSs have been updated to include information applicable to CAPPS. Each APS should be carefully reviewed to ensure compliance with the most current policies and procedures.
09/04/15	Legislation-related Substantive Changes Made to Comptroller Manual of Accounts Legislation-related Substantive Changes Made to Comptroller Manual of Accounts A number of substantive changes have been made recently to the Texas Comptroller Manual of Accounts (FPP Q.009) due to legislation passed by the 84th Legislature, Regular Session. The list includes entries that have been added, deleted or significantly modified. The manual provides current information on state agencies, appropriated funds and accounts and object codes to be used in properly recording accounting transactions. For questions, please contact Samuel.Miller@cpa.texas.gov.
09/04/15	Additional Accounting Policy Statements Have Been Updated Additional Accounting Policy Statements Have Been Updated Several Accounting Policy Statements (APSs) have been updated through acts of the 84th Legislature, Regular Session. The APSs include changes to terminology, policies, procedures and transaction coding blocks. Some APSs have been updated to include information applicable to CAPPS. Each APS should be carefully reviewed to ensure compliance with the most current policies and procedures.
08/21/15	Accounting Policy Statements Have Been Updated Accounting Policy Statements Have Been Updated Several Accounting Policy Statements (APSs) have been updated through acts of the 84th Legislature, Regular Session. The APSs include changes to terminology, policies, procedures and transaction coding blocks. Some APSs have been updated to include information applicable to CAPPS. Each APS should be carefully reviewed to ensure compliance with the most current policies and procedures.
08/21/15	84th Legislature Changed GRD Accounts for Specialty License Plates 84th Legislature Changed GRD Accounts for Specialty License Plates House Bill 7, 84th Legislature, Regular Session, expanded on the provisions of HB 7, 83rd Legislature, Regular Session, with important changes to General Revenue-Dedicated (GRD) license plate accounts effective Sept. 1. For details, see Specialty License Plate Revenue: Changes to Certain General Revenue Dedicated Accounts (FPP L.005).
08/14/15	Salary Increase Information Now Available Salary Increase Information Now Available The 84th Legislature, Regular Session, provided appropriations for salary increases for certain state agency employees in fiscal 2016. The enactment of House Bill 9 increases the member contribution rate to the Employees Retirement System to 9.5 percent of each member’s compensation. The accompanying increase of 2.5 percent in annual salary for certain state employees is set to begin on Sept. 1. The Comptroller’s office provides the following details on the salary increase: Appropriations for the Salary Increase for Certain State Employees (FPP A.009) Guidelines for the Salary Increase for Certain State Employees (FPP F.017)
08/10/15	Changes Made by the 84th Legislature Summarized Changes Made by the 84th Legislature Summarized The 84th Legislature made numerous changes to Article IX of the General Appropriations Act (GAA) that take effect Sept. 1. A summary of these changes and of major bills passed that affect multiple agencies can be found at Changes to Article IX of the GAA and Other Bills of Interest to State Agencies (FPP F.008).
08/10/15	Legislative Changes Affecting Salary Administration Outlined Legislative Changes Affecting Salary Administration Outlined The 84th Legislature, Regular Session, made a number of changes to the salary administration laws: Changes to ERS and TRS retirement rates Changes to leave administration Changes to salary/HR administration Insurance changes Changes to statewide reports For more information, see Legislative Changes Affecting Salary Administration, 84th Legislature (FPP F.021).
07/17/15	Reminder — Fiscal Management Requests Your Feedback Reminder — Fiscal Management Requests Your Feedback Please complete our online survey to let us know if we are meeting your customer service expectations. Your responses help us improve the services we provide. The survey is available now until close of business Friday, July 24. If you have questions about this survey, please email us at fiscal.documentation@cpa.texas.gov. Thank you in advance for your help.
07/10/15	HB 2 Supplemental Appropriation and Reduction Transactions Due July 24 HB 2 Supplemental Appropriation and Reduction Transactions Due July 24 Processing Supplemental Appropriations and Reductions (FPP A. 047) has been updated with instructions for USAS and CAPPS to reflect House Bill 2, 84th Legislature, Regular Session. The Legislature reduced certain appropriations and made supplemental appropriations. Please refer to the HB 2 LBB ABEST/USAS Crosswalk provided by your appropriation control officer. Affected state agencies and institutions of higher education must follow the instructions in the FPP by July 24.
07/02/15	HB 6 Limits New Accounts, Funds and Revenue Dedications HB 6 Limits New Accounts, Funds and Revenue Dedications House Bill 6, 84th Legislature, Regular Session, continues the policy of the Legislature to limit the number of new GR accounts, special funds and dedications of revenue. A summary of HB 6 is available at Funds Consolidation: Limits on New General Revenue Accounts, Special Funds and Dedications of Revenue (FPP A.046).
06/12/15	Take the 2015 Fiscal Management Customer Service Survey by July 24 Take the 2015 Fiscal Management Customer Service Survey by July 24 How well are we meeting your customer service expectations? Please let us know by completing the online survey by Friday, July 24. We appreciate your feedback. If you have any questions about the survey, please email us at fiscal.documentation@cpa.texas.gov.
04/17/15	FMX Can Only Be Viewed in These Browsers FMX Can Only Be Viewed in These Browsers To view FMX, you must use these browser versions or an earlier version. Mozilla Firefox Extended Support Release (ESR) 31.6.0 Google Chrome 41.0.2272.118 m Microsoft Internet Explorer 11.0.9600.17691 Apple Safari 6.2.3 If you have questions, please contact your agency’s IT department.
02/06/15	Reminder — Use the Current Forms Available on FMX Reminder — Use the Current Forms Available on FMX Do you need to submit a form to Fiscal Management? To ensure you always use a current form, download it at the time you need it from either the Forms page or the appropriate topic page on FMX. The Forms page is always available from the top drop-down menu bar. Forms can be filtered by topic or browsed alphabetically or numerically. Topic pages such as Appropriations or Payment Services feature a forms subheading with a link to forms on that topic. Note: Previously downloaded copies or stored links may not provide up-to-date forms.
01/16/15	If Your Agency Has Switched to texas.gov, Use Your New Email Address to Log Into Training Center If Your Agency Has Switched to texas.gov, Use Your New Email Address to Log Into Training Center Training Center, the online registration system for Fiscal Management training, has been updated to reflect the email domain change to a texas.gov address for affected agencies. You must use your new texas.gov email address to sign in to register for a class or access your training certificates and transcripts. Your password or other account information has not changed. The Training Center sign-in page identifies the affected agencies. For questions, please email fm.training@cpa.texas.gov.
01/16/15	Biennial Revenue Estimate Now Available Biennial Revenue Estimate Now Available The Biennial Revenue Estimate 2016–2017 is available on the TexasTransparency.org website, following its release to the Texas Legislature. Texas lawmakers use this constitutionally mandated estimate to create a balanced budget during the legislative session.
01/09/15	Fiscal Management Staff Changes Announced Fiscal Management Staff Changes Announced Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has announced the following staff changes: Phillip Ashley is now *Associate Deputy Comptroller for Fiscal Matters, overseeing the Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company, Revenue Estimating, Treasury Operations, Property Tax Assistance, Unclaimed Property and Educational Opportunities & Investment in addition to Fiscal Management. Rob Coleman* is now *Director of Fiscal Management, overseeing the Fiscal Integrity, Statewide Fiscal Services and Statewide Fiscal Systems departments. Sandra Woodruff* is now *Assistant Director of Fiscal Management*. Please see FMX for contact information for Fiscal Management – Directors, Managers & Administrative Assistants.

What’s New? on FMX Legislature Archive

What’s New? on FMX
Legislature Archive