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Financial Accounting Management Information System (FAMIS)

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FAMIS Documentation

Tutorials

Accomplish key tasks in FAMIS with our step-by-step tutorials..

  • Installing OpenText HostExplorer to Connect to FAMIS
  • Working with Account Balances
  • Entering a Budget Adjustment
  • Opening and Closing a Batch
  • New User Tutorial for FAMIS

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How to Connect – FAMIS Connection

  • FAMIS Password Requirements
  • Entire Connection
  • Obtaining Hummingbird (Open Text) Software License
  • Installing Hummingbird (HostExplorer)
  • Download Hummingbird Software
  • Configuring and installing Open Text Host Explorer (Formerly HummingBird)
  • FTP Setup for Open Text Host Explorer

Building Blocks to Become an Expert

Become a FAMIS expert. Deepen your understanding of key building blocks and concepts.

Core Concepts

  • Core Concept: Subsidiary Ledger (SL) Account
  • Core Concept: General Ledger (GL) Account
  • Core Concept: Transaction Codes

White Papers

  • Understanding the FAMIS Chart of Accounts Structure
  • Summer Group Insurance Premium (GIP) Allocation Process
  • Role Review Process Improvements

Reference

Lookup a term you don’t know in the glossary, or find a screen or code in using the tools listed below.

Tools

  • FAMIS Glossary
  • Object code database – search for expense codes, revenue codes or account controls
  • Form to Request Additions, Deletions, and Changes to Account Controls and Object Codes
  • Earning code database – expense codes with information about appropriate use and limitations
  • FAMIS Report Search
  • FAMIS Screen Search – including descriptions, screen number and associated user manual.
  • Reference card: AFR, FFX, SPR Screens
  • Reference card: FRS Module Screens
  • Workday Impact Training

Reference Manuals

Dive into detailed technical documentation in the FAMIS manuals.

  • 1099/W2 Maintenance & Inquiry
  • ACH
  • Accounts Payable
  • All reference manuals »

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