Purchase order lines with negative encumbrance balances create unauthorized spending authority in appropriations. This unauthorized spending authority can lead to appropriations being over-obligated or over-expended once budgets are closed.
Please make every effort to close any unneeded negative encumbrances. Users can search for negative encumbrances using the M_PO_GBL_NEG_ENCUMB_KK query in SWIFT's Query Viewer. MMB’s Accounting Services recommends that buyers and budget staff review this query frequently and remedy negative encumbrances as needed as the end of the budget year approaches.
Negative encumbrances generally fall into three categories:
1) The purchase order line is originally established as a positive encumbrance, but now has a negative encumbrance balance.
The purchase order currently has a negative encumbrance balance and is in "Valid" Budget Check status. If the encumbrance is in the current budget period, increase or close these lines immediately to eliminate the negative encumbrance.
2) The purchase order line is closed, but the negative encumbrance balance remains.
The purchase order has a negative encumbrance remaining and is in “Error" Budget Check status. Make sure to check that there are funds in the budget to close this type of negative encumbrance. If the encumbrance is in the current year, agencies may need to adjust budgets for the budget check to succeed. If the encumbrance is in a closed budget period, please contact the SWIFT Help Desk.
3) The agency created a valid negative purchase order line.
Agencies may have intentionally entered the purchase order line as a negative value. Please review and verify that these lines are still needed. Also make sure that there is an offsetting positive encumbrance on the same purchase order. If there is not an offsetting encumbrance, the appropriation budget may be over-obligated upon budget close at fiscal year-end.
Please contact the SWIFT Help Desk with any questions or requests for assistance.
The Minnesota Department of Revenue will be administering the following change to sales and use taxes effective April 1, 2018:
The sales and use tax rate change applies to sales made on or after April 1, 2018. These new tax rates are in addition to all other taxes in effect. Local sales tax applies to retail sales made and taxable services provided within the local taxing area (county/city limits). The tax applies to the same items that are taxable under the Minnesota sales and use tax law.
For purchase orders entered in SWIFT on or after April 1, 2018 , SWIFT will calculate the new tax rates for each county/city. Agencies need to adjust the existing purchase orders and/or their vouchers if the delivery occurs after these dates.
Please note that the dates will be different based on whether goods or construction materials are being delivered. Check the tax notice for the affected city for the correct dates. For assistance in changing the sales tax on purchase order, please consult the Sales Tax Settings on Purchase Orders reference guide.
For vouchers entered in SWIFT on or after the tax effective date, SWIFT will calculate the new tax rates for each county/city if the Invoice Date is on or after the tax effective date. It the Invoice Date is before the tax effective date, SWIFT will exclude the new tax rates. Please review the tax calculation carefully prior to payment on all vouchers with Ship To locations within these jurisdictions.
Please see the Minnesota Department of Revenue tax notice for the appropriate city for guidance in handling orders and payments during the transition period.
www.revenue.state.mn.us/businesses/sut/Documents/Local_Tax/General_Notice_Kandiyohi_Co.pdf
The SWIFT Support staff will update SWIFT with the new tax codes for all existing Ship To addresses located in the affected cities. SWIFT will calculate the new rate of tax for Ship To addresses within those counties/cities for new purchase orders created on or after April 1, 2018.
Agency staff must update tax codes for some purchase orders created on or after April 1, 2018.
SWIFT classroom training is scheduled for the modules listed below. Classes are free of charge.
You can enroll for this training by opening Employee Self-Service and selecting the Enterprise Learning Management (ELM) folder. On the Search for Learning section, enter the keyword “SWIFT” and click Search.
Most of the SWIFT classes have waiting lists. If you cannot make the class you enrolled in, drop the class in ELM or contact the trainer as soon as you are able. Also, ELM will not automatically enroll agency staff on waiting lists to the next class. You will need to enroll in the next class if it is offered.
Seats are available in the following classes:
|
Class |
Date |
Time |
| Accounts Payable Voucher Entry, Main, Approval and Reports (AP1) | April 4, 2018
|
8:30 am to 4:00 pm
|
| AR Account Maintenance & Customer Interactions (AR/BI3c)
|
April 26, 2018
|
8:30 am to 12:00 pm |
| AR Direct Journal Deposits (AR/BI3a)
|
April 5, 2018
|
8:30 am to 12:00 pm |
| AR Item Deposits and Applying Payments (AR/BI3b)
|
April 19, 2018
|
8:30 am to 12:00 pm |
| Billing Advanced (AR/BI3)
|
May 22, 2018
|
8:30 am to 4:00 pm |
| Budget Journal Administration (BC2)
|
April 10, 2018
|
8:30 am to 4:00 pm |
| Create and Manage Contract Documents Electronically (SC2) | March 28, 2018
|
8:30 am to 2:30 pm |
| Create and Update Purchase Orders for Buyer Roles (PO1) | March 6, 2018
|
8:30 am to 4:00 pm |
| Introduction to SWIFT (INTRO) | March 8, 2018 | 8:30 am to 12:00 pm |
| Introduction to SWIFT (INTRO) | March 15, 2018
|
8:30 am to 12:00 pm |
| Strategic Sourcing for Acquisitions (SS1)
|
March 7, 2018
|
8:30 am to 4:00 pm |
| Strategic Sourcing for P/T Events (SS2)
|
April 20, 2018
|
8:30 am to 4:00 pm |
Contact the SWIFT Help Desk for any questions, concerns or issues you have with SWIFT:
651-201-8100, option 2 or by email SWIFTHelpDesk.MMB@state.mn.us
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; closed holidays.
When emailing the SWIFT Help Desk, be sure to include all details regarding the issue. Information to include with your message:
Additional assistance can be found on the SWIFT Reference Guide page.
To find SWIFT training, open Employee Self-Service and select the Learning folder. Then, search the Catalog using the keyword “SWIFT” to find and enroll in classes currently scheduled. Classes are free of charge and open to everyone.
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