“What’s New” for Training
12/15/23 | Reminder – New TINS Reversal/Reclamation Web App Reminder – New TINS Reversal/Reclamation Web App
A Direct Deposits – Reversals and Reclamations (DDEP) web application and the automation of direct deposit returned money were implemented in phases via Application Change Request (ACR) 60027 and ACR 60227 when the final phase migrated in January 2023. Effective Jan. 2, 2024, agencies must process their own reversals and reclamations via DDEP. See ACR 60027 for more information, the DDEP Web Application for step-by-step instructions, and Direct Deposit Payments Made in Error for DDEP policy and procedure updates. Contact Payment Services with questions. |
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12/14/23 | Security Alert: Avoid Email Confirmation Security Alert: Avoid Email Confirmation
Fiscal Management urges all agencies to review and further strengthen internal processes and procedures for requesting system or security changes. To avoid security threats, it is best to validate requests by a method other than email. In the past, hackers harvested credentials such as user IDs, passwords, email addresses, etc., then used the credentials to access systems and gather data or other sensitive information. Now, hackers target the credential with the most transparency — email addresses. They hijack an email account, change the password, then use the email address to request the agency to provide sensitive information or make detrimental changes to the user’s profile, such as changing direct deposit instructions. This is what makes these hacks so dangerous. Everything about the email appears legitimate, because it is. Since the email account is compromised, the traditional strategy of training users to identify illegitimate email will not work. Only a second level of validation will ensure the instructions received were from the intended user. See Fraud Prevention Recommendations for more tips, or contact your agency’s information security office for more information and/or to discuss and implement security improvements for your agency. |
12/01/23 | Reminder – New TINS Reversal/Reclamation Web App Reminder – New TINS Reversal/Reclamation Web App
A Direct Deposits – Reversals and Reclamations (DDEP) web application and the automation of direct deposit return money were implemented in phases via Application Change Request (ACR) 60027 and ACR 60227 when the final phase migrated in January 2023. Effective Jan. 2, 2024, agencies must process their own reversals and reclamations via DDEP. See ACR 60027 for more information, the DDEP Web Application for step-by-step instructions, and Direct Deposit Payments Made in Error for DDEP policy and procedure updates. Contact Payment Services with questions. |
11/10/23 | Direct Deposit – Reversals and Reclamations (DDEP) Webinars Direct Deposit – Reversals and Reclamations (DDEP) Webinars
Effective Jan. 2, 2024, all agencies must process their own reversals and reclamations via the new DDEP web application. Employees who monitor direct deposit payments for their agencies and submit direct deposit reversals and reclamations should attend a DDEP webinar. Webinars cover step-by-step instructions for processing, editing and deleting direct deposit reversals, and for using payment search functions. No registration is required. For webinar dates and access information, see DDEP Training Webinars. Contact Payment Services for more information. |
09/28/23 | Reminder – Complete Our Customer Service Survey by Sept. 29 Reminder – Complete Our Customer Service Survey by Sept. 29
If you already completed our Fiscal Management customer service survey, thank you! If you haven't had a chance to take our online survey, it will be available until the close of business Friday, Sept. 29. We appreciate your feedback. If you have any questions about the survey, email us at fiscal.documentation@cpa.texas.gov. |
09/15/23 | Fiscal Management Customer Service Survey Fiscal Management Customer Service Survey
How well are we meeting your customer service expectations? Please let us know by completing the online survey by Friday, Sept. 29. We appreciate your feedback. Email us at fiscal.documentation@cpa.texas.gov with any questions. |
05/19/23 | Current Forms Always Available on FMX Current Forms Always Available on FMX
Check the Forms page on FMX to ensure you use the current version. Previously downloaded forms might be outdated. The top of every FMX page has a link to the Forms page. Topic pages (such as Appropriations and Payment Services link to their specific forms on the Forms page. Note: Payment Services forms on FMX are secured and require login to prevent unauthorized users from accessing them and submitting them to state agencies. If it is necessary to maintain any of these forms on your agency’s website, ensure the forms require login and are the most current version. |
12/30/22 | Current Forms Always Available on FMX Current Forms Always Available on FMX
Check the Forms page on FMX before submitting a form to ensure you submit the current version. Previously downloaded forms or stored links might be outdated. The top of every FMX page has a link to the Forms page. Topic pages (such as Appropriations or Payment Services) link to their specific forms on the Forms page. |
11/10/22 | Fraud Prevention Webinar Fraud Prevention Webinar
If you generate or monitor your agency’s direct deposit payments, learn how you can help avoid fraud and safeguard state resources by attending a fraud prevention webinar on Nov. 15, 10:30 a.m. – noon. Topics include:
This webinar is offered by the state’s direct deposit vendor, J.P. Morgan Chase. Registration is not required. Visit the web-based training calendar on FMX for login information. |
09/23/22 | Reminder – Fiscal Management Customer Service Survey Reminder – Fiscal Management Customer Service Survey
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. Email us at fiscal.documentation@cpa.texas.gov with any questions. |
09/16/22 | 2022 Fiscal Management Customer Service Survey 2022 Fiscal Management Customer Service Survey
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. Email us at fiscal.documentation@cpa.texas.gov with any questions about the survey. |
05/06/22 | New SPA Tutorials New SPA Tutorials
New video tutorials offer policy and procedure training for the Statewide Property Accounting (SPA) system. Topics include capital asset tracking, reporting and accounting. See Web-Based Training and Tutorials for more information. |
01/03/22 | Current Forms Always Available on FMX 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 might be outdated. You’ll find a link to the Forms page at the top of any FMX page. Also, FMX topic pages such as Appropriations or Payment Services feature links to related forms. |
09/17/21 | Reminder – Take the 2021 Fiscal Management Customer Service Survey Reminder – Take the 2021 Fiscal Management Customer Service Survey
How well are we meeting your customer service expectations? Please let us know by completing the online survey by Friday, Sept. 24. We appreciate your feedback. If you have any questions about the survey, email us at fiscal.documentation@cpa.texas.gov. |
09/10/21 | Take the 2021 Fiscal Management Customer Service Survey Take the 2021 Fiscal Management Customer Service Survey
How well are we meeting your customer service expectations? Please let us know by completing the online survey by Friday, Sept. 24. We appreciate your feedback. If you have any questions about the survey, please email us at fiscal.documentation@cpa.texas.gov. |