Resources – Budget Dust

Pin properties panel on the right hand side; unpin the data manager panel

Should be working off 2022.10.14 as of 10/7/2024; available on Software Center for self-download

Manage Packets allows you to download UI Path, Microsoft and DMAS packages; don’t use underscore files under the DMAS profiles

Under advanced options switch to compatibility “Windows-Legacy”

* is used as a wildcard – *Follow Along Text File*

Packages – UiPath.PDF.Activities 3.14.1

Simulate Input Mode vice Hardware Events – Pro Tip

Joshua Gulbrandson, Joseph Harper, Philip Dicicco

UiPath Community Forum

Activities Used

Type Into
Repeat # of times
Set Variable
If / Elseif
Write Line
Switch (add multiple scenarios)
Message Box
File Exists
For Each File in Folder
Read Text File
Append Line
Get PDF Page Count
Read PDF Text
Extract Images from PDF
Extract PDF Page Range
Browse for Folder
Check App State
Use Application/Browser
Wait for Download
Extract/Unzip Files
Use Excel File
Sort Range
Insert Column
For Each Excel Row
Write Cell
Fill Range
Format Cells
Rename Sheet
Delete Column
Write DataTable to Excel
Duplicate Sheet
Filter

Email Automation Project

Use Excel
For Each Excel Row
If
Send Email

AFR/ANG Retirement Links

Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)
- Click on the RETIRED MIITARY AND ANNUITANT tab, on the left-hand side there are links with good info.
myPay (Monthly Retiree Account Statement/Tax Statement, etc.)
Retirement Pay Estimate Calculators
Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP)
VA Disability Compensation

New Power BI DAF FM Certification Status Tool

DAF FM Team,

Drumroll, please! We are excited to present our newest innovation – the interactive DAF FM Certification Status Tool! Out with the old, clunky MACRO enabled Access Databases, and in with the new PowerBI Dashboard that streamlines FM Certification progress, with refreshes at least once a week.

What do you get with this new tool? Everything you had with the prior Metric’s Access Databases and so much MORE!

This dashboard includes overviews of Program Health including your unit’s Good Standing rating with filtering capability, Command Standings, Pending Approvals for package tracking, an expanded CET Status page including all the cycles, Individual Status to monitor progress, and a page dedicated to Supervisor Status where they can see their assigned personnel’s progress all on one place.

Looking for the historical metrics? They are still located on SharePoint if you wish to delve into past metric trends.

With the new DAF FM Certification Status Tool, staying informed has never been easier. Want to learn more about the new Status Tool? Join us as we demo via MS Teams on the following dates:

AM Morning Session: 13 Jun 2024 at 0900

PM Afternoon Session: 26 Jun 2024 at 1500

Have questions or feedback? Let us know what you think!

V/r,

SAF/FM Workforce Development

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Best of DEAMS Weekly Messages

AFAOC Field Support – Non-DTS Travel ODL (Who Wants to be a SME?)
AFAOC Field Support – AF/SF Airlift Debt (Blog)  (Analytics)
Funds Control Level in DEAMS Explained
What is the Open Document Listing (ODL)?
Forensic Analyst Dashboard
Introduction to DEAMS Reimbursements
How to Update Your Profile via FAMS
Guidance on Invoice Holds & How to Clear Them
AFAFO Adjustment Voucher Policy
AFAOC Data Analytics – What is a Status of Funds? (38 min)
AFAOC Field Support – Advana DAR-Q (4 min)
AFAOC Field Support – Non-Temporary Storage and Personally Owned Vehicles (7 min)
AFAOC MCSME – Balancing Target Loads with Funding Documents (5 min)
DEAMS Help Desk – How do I add a new BPN to the BPN field LOV in DEAMS iProcurement? (4 min)
DEAMS Help Desk – How do I add a DoDAAC to the Contracting Office field LOV in DEAMS iProcurement? (5 min)
DEAMS Help Desk – How do I fix an incorrect address on an existing BPN or a printed Requisition? (5 min)
AFAOC Legacy Help Desk – Okta: New Authentication for AFM and FMSuite (3 min)
DFAS – Accounts Maintenance & Control DEAMS Reminders (3 min)
New Export Option in PowerBI Services: What changed? The default option for Summarized data export is now a LIVE connection through Azure that allows up to 500,000 rows. This Live connection means that it will remain a live connection each time you open that exported file. It queries the data and brings in the most current information for the filters you exported.
Target Loads & Initial Distribution: The Continuing Resolution has been replaced with an actual budget which means Initial Distribution (ID) is on everyone’s mind. Be ready to receive your ID by reviewing the DEAMS Users Group video blog post, Target Loads & Initial Distribution, as briefed by Roger Marchese, our AFSOC MCSME.
Lost Questions for the DEAMS Users Group: Have you ever asked a DEAMS question in milBook and not had it answered? Chances are, the question may not be in the DEAMS Users Group. Take a look at the video Moving Questions to the DEAMS Users Group which illustrates how to move questions from other places in milBook, into the DEAMS Users Group.
DEAMS Miscellaneous Payments Training: DEAMS Miscellaneous Payments Basic Users Training is scheduled for 15-16 March, 1000-1600 ET, and the Experienced Users Course is scheduled for 20-23 March, 1100-1300 each day, with a different topic each day. Visit the DEAMS Outreach Portal for more details!
AFAOC Analytics PowerBI Suite Deep Dive Mr. Josh Johnson, AFAOC Data Analytics, presents a comprehensive AFAOC Analytics PowerBI Suite Deep Dive.
Manual (Non-DTS) Travel Purchase Orders & Connecting Travel ODL to Non-DTS Travel POs AFAOC Field Support is pleased to present two videos as part of the October/November 2022 AFAOC Monthly Users Forum! First, Ms. Amanda Robbins presents Manual (Non-DTS) Travel Purchase Orders, followed by Mr. Dan Thurston presenting Connecting Travel ODL to Non-DTS Travel POs.
DEAMS Adjustment Vouchers In this MCSME video, Lynea Stoudemire discusses DEAMS Adjustment Vouchers, the SF 1081 and the OF 1017-G (Journal Voucher).
DEAMS Invoice Responsibilities Overview Ms. Amanda DeRussy, DEAMS Help Desk, presents DEAMS Help Desk – DEAMS Invoice Responsibilities Overview.
What’s in a Screenshot? Discusses Best Practices for Information to Send for Your Help Desk Ticket.
The Mystery of the Missing Quantity Box in DEAMS iProcurement What to do When the Quantity Box is Not Showing in DEAMS iProcurement During a Blue Dot Change Decrease/Cancellation.
LeaveWeb Update Mr. Dylan Clark, AFAOC Legacy Help Desk, presents LeaveWeb Updates.
DEAMS PTEOs and Legacy Address Builds Ms. Jessica Moirs, DFAS, presents DEAMS PTEOs and Legacy Address Builds.
Using Microsoft Edge for DEAMS (Settings for Launching Java)
- Don’t worry if Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 11 (IE11) goes away.  You can still access DEAMS by using Microsoft Edge.
- AFAOC Field Support – Miscellaneous Payment Program Invoices on Hold
- Mr. Steve Shuler, AFAOC Field Support, presents Miscellaneous Payment Program Invoices on Hold as part of the March 2022 AFAOC Monthly Users Forum.
AFAOC DEAMS Help Desk – Common Errors when Adjusting GPC Purchase Orders
- Ms. Amanda DeRussy, AFAOC DEAMS Help Desk, presents Common Errors when Adjusting GPC Purchase Orders as part of the March 2022 AFAOC Monthly Users Forum
DFAS – GPC Transactions
- Ethan Doody, DFAS Limestone, presents GPC Transactions as part of the March 2022 AFAOC Monthly Users Forum.
Guide for Travel ODL Research
- The Desktop Guide for DEAMS Travel ODL Research is available to assist users clear open aged travel orders in DEAMS.  This Guide contains real examples with step-by-step instructions and screen shots to walk you thru the research process.
AFAOC MCSME – Target Loads & Initial Distribution
- Roger Marchese, the MCSME for AFSOC, covers key elements when preparing for and loading Initial Distribution. He covers target load components users need to be familiar with, common mistake areas when loading Initial Distribution and reports to pull to locate CRA/Emergency target loads
How to search in the DEAMS Users Group
- There are different areas of responsibility in DEAMS and a great source for getting answers to your question may be as easy as searching the DEAMS Users Group.  Our team of DEAMS SMEs strives to provide remarkable customer service as quick as we can, but sometimes you need an answer now.
Balancing R60 and STH
- What reasons might there be for the R60 to be out of balance with the STH and how can we use these reports to provide more accurate budgetary projections?  Are there better civilian pay reports that can be used for budget analysis and projections? Let find out…..

AFMAN 36-2136, Reserve Personnel Participation

DAFMAN 36-2136, Reserve Personnel Participation

How to Remove Yourself from a Distro List

Log into Microsoft 365
Click on Outlook
Click on Settings
Click on General
Click on Distribution Lists
Then select Manage Distribution Lists
Remove yourself from a list

CSR CRIS R60 User Guide & DCPS LoA Management

CRIS R60-User Guide

Management of LOA Screens in DCPS

Civilian Pay LOA Mass Changes Training

Best FM Resources from ANG

I personally think the Air National Guard (ANG) is best in class when it comes to training, and that’s including RegAF. They simply do training right. Here is a list of great links I’ve run across on their various sites.

FM Courses
Data Analytics Toolkit
Guides and Tips (Advana, GitHub, Power BI, SQL)
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

The Ultimate Links List

General Air Force

Systems

MAJCOM FMs

AFAA Reports
AFRC/FM
AFSOC/FM
PACAF Metrics
USAFE-AFAFRICA/FM

Power BI

AFRC

301 FW

Daily Systems

Regulations

DFAS

Official FM Sites

Knowledge Ops

Social Media

My Presentations

Reducing Travel Card Delinquencies: APCs, Supervisors, and AOs

Really simple article on the things we should be doing to reduce delinquencies. Helpful reminder to me of what reports we should be running.

Reducing Travel Card Delinquencies: APCs, Supervisors, and AOs > Defense Travel Management Office > Article (dod.mil)

Missed Meal Notes

Headquarters RIO > Orders > Per Diem (af.mil)

DAF 2282 – Missed meals form (epub)

Form download

DEAMS Critical Task List (CTL)

This is such a great starting point and compilation of links for all the tasks we should be doing. Invaluable resource.

DEAMS Critical Task List (CTL) | milBook Home (milsuite.mil)

Budget Checklist

RPA

Overview
Centrally Managed Programs
Decent
Check retirement listing to remove members from UTAPS

QA

MICT Dashboard

AFAOC Systems Training Calendar

Favorite HQ RIO Links

Contingency Pay Guidance

In order to receive entitlements authorized for a contingency area, please complete a DD 1351-2 listing your itinerary from the date you departed the states to present day. Please ensure yourself and your supervisor sign the DD 1351-2. Also submit a copy of your certified 938 and 1610 or CED order that shows which contingency area you are located.
– DD 1351-2

Defense Finance and Accounting Service Special and Incentive Pays
– Basic Allowance for Housing
– Overseas Housing Allowance
– Family Separation Allowance
– Bonuses
– Cost of Living Adjustment
– Hostile Fire/Imminent Danger Pay
– Incentive Pay

IDT Pay
– IDT Basic Pay
– IDT Travel Pay
– UTAPS

AROWS TODC Quick Guide

AFRC Funding for Deployment Gear

This AFRC Policy Memorandum defines the issue and provides a mobility deployment procurement process for acquiring gear for deployers.

Attached you will find the Air Force Policy Memorandum 23-003, Air Force Reserve Funding Procedures for Mobilization Deployment Gear Procurement The AFRC points of contact for this matter are HQ AFRC/FMAI and HQ AFRC/A4RX. The A4 Community has also been provided this memorandum. Please make sure this information is communicated with your RAs and AOs as you all work together to mitigate the amount of rejected funding requests from tasking AD MAJCOMs.

References

AFI 10-402, Mobilization Planning
DAFMAN 65-605 V1, Para. 11.14
- 11.14. Funding Distinctive Uniforms and Functional Clothing. Commanders may approve these items for issue as organizational clothing if the functions of an organization or group require the wear of these items (as authorized in AFI 36-2903). The commander puts in writing the justification for the uniform or clothing necessitating the expenditure of the APF. (T-2). Charge the cost of the distinctive uniforms, functional clothing and authorized alterations to the unit of assignment’s O&M funds. For the DAF Reserve, pay the expense from the Reserve Personnel, DAF appropriation.
- DAFI 36-3012, Military Entitlements, 6.3.10

Category: Resources

Air Force Robotic Process Automation