Fleet Readiness Center Southwest Accounting Automation Team Wins DOD Financial Management Award

Are you ready to be inspired by innovation and excellence in financial management? Look no further than Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW), whose Accounting Automation Team recently secured the prestigious Department of Defense (DoD) Financial Management Award for their groundbreaking work in data-driven decision-making.

The FRCSW team, comprised of Grazyna Waters, Sophia Dominguez, and Noelle Nordgren, was recognized for their exceptional efforts in automating and streamlining the handling of Time Attendance and Payroll (TAP) timesheet exceptions. Their innovative “Missing Time Application” generates timely notifications for supervisors, ensuring that issues within the command’s official timekeeping system are resolved before the pay period closes.

By collaborating with the IT team and leveraging the capabilities of the enterprise cloud-based environment Flankspeed, the FRCSW team was able to develop an automated workflow application that revolutionized the timekeeping process. This automation not only reduced manual efforts and improved internal controls but also led to a rebalancing of work hours for Comptroller personnel, allowing them to focus on more strategic and creative endeavors.

The success of the “TAP Missing Time/Needs Attention Report” project has had a significant impact on the command, resulting in early identification and intervention of incorrect labor transactions, improved data quality, and reduced time spent on pay discrepancy corrections. This shift towards automation not only streamlines processes but also empowers Financial Management professionals to tackle complex challenges head-on.

As FRCSW continues to lead in financial management innovation, their achievements set a high standard for excellence and dedication within the Department of Defense. The full list of award recipients will be recognized at the DoD FM Conference in August, showcasing the diverse talents and achievements within the FM workforce.

Stay tuned for more updates on FRCSW’s groundbreaking work in financial management and their commitment to excellence. The future of financial management is here, and FRCSW is leading the way!