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SWIFT Update December 30, 2021


Upcoming Statewide System Maintenance:

Self Service and SEMA4 Unavailable Sunday, January 2, 2022

Self-Service and SEMA4 will be unavailable due to system maintenance on Sunday, January 2, 2022, from 6:00 a.m. to noon. However, this maintenance window could be extended until 5:00 p.m. Please plan around this time to minimize interruption of critical business functions.

Statewide systems impacted by the maintenance include:

  • Self Service
  • Enterprise Learning Management (ELM)
  • Recruiting Solutions
  • SEMA4

Intermittent System Outages Sunday January 9, 2022

All statewide systems may experience intermittent system outages during system maintenance on Sunday, January 9, 2022, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. System outages are not expected to last long. Please try signing in again if you experience issues with one of the systems.

Statewide systems impacted by the maintenance include:

  • Appropriate Maintenance Application (AMA)
  • Budget Planning and Analysis System (BPAS)
  • Capital Budget System (CBS)
  • Enterprise Learning Management (ELM)
  • EPM Data Warehouse
  • Fiscal Note Tracking System (FNTS)
  • Recruiting Solutions
  • Self Service
  • SEMA4
  • SWIFT (including Supplier Portal and Mobile Inventory)

We apologize for the inconvenience.


2022 Agency Annual Schedule

The 2022 Agency Annual Schedule is now available on Minnesota Management and Budget's Budget and Accounting Instructions webpage.


Standard IRS Mileage Rate Increase

The standard IRS mileage rate for the business use of an employee’s personal automobile has increased on January 1, 2022, from 56 to 58.5 cents per mile. More information could be found on IRS Mileage Rate bulletin.


New Class in 2022: Introduction to EPM Data Warehouse/SWIFT 

Need to learn about the EPM Data Warehouse but don’t know where to start? Check out a new webinar rolling out in January 2022: Introduction to the EPM Data Warehouse/SWIFT.

This class is designed for SWIFT users who are new to EPM Data Warehouse. In it, you’ll learn how to navigate the EPM Data Warehouse as well as OBIEE reporting basics, with a focus on SWIFT data. You can now find and enroll in this class on Enterprise Learning Management—see SWIFT Training – Upcoming Webinars below.


EPM Data Warehouse Training  

Are you new to the EPM Data Warehouse and need basic information about SWIFT reports? Do you have questions about which EPM Data Warehouse reports can give you the SWIFT information you need? The SWIFT Training team is offering support for SWIFT reports in the EPM Data Warehouse.

  • One-On-One Sessions: Request a one-on-one session with a SWIFT trainer for SWIFT reports by emailing your request to: SWIFT.Project@state.mn.us
  • Online Labs: Sign up for an informal, online lab based on a SWIFT topic. These informal, online labs provide training on a SWIFT topic and then allow you to try it along with the SWIFT trainer. Request to be added to the online lab by emailing SWIFT.Project@state.mn.us

Lab Topic

Description

Date 

Time

Use the OBIEE Data Dictionary Lab

Learn about this tool to find SWIFT datasets in the EPM Data Warehouse.

Jan. 11, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Use Standard Reports Lab

Get an overview of the SWIFT reports on the Statewide dashboards. Learn about how to edit a standard report, create filters, and save a customized report in My Folders.

Jan. 12, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Create and Save the MFR Report Lab

Learn about a standard Manager’s Financial Report (MFR) from the Statewide dashboard. Edit the report, create filters, and save a customized report in My Folders.

Jan. 25, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Set up My Dashboard Lab

Gain an overview of My Dashboard. Learn how to add SWIFT reports to it.

Jan. 26, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Create and Save the All Expenditures Report Lab*

Learn about a standard All Expenditures Report from the Statewide dashboard. Edit the report, create filters, and save a customized report in My Folders.

Feb. 09, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Create and Save the All Receipts Report Lab*

Learn about a standard All Receipts Report from the Statewide dashboard. Edit the report, create filters, and save a customized report in My Folders.

Feb. 22, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Understand the SWIFT Data in the EPM Data Warehouse Webinar

Learn about the structure of canned reports and ways to get the intended SWIFT data effectively and accurately before running or updating reports.

Feb. 24, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

*Note: Prior to taking the specialized report labs, we recommend taking the Use Standards Reports lab.


SWIFT Training

The SWIFT Training team offers online training through webinars, training guides, video tutorials, eLearning, and one-on-one sessions.

  • Webinars: Enroll in upcoming webinars on Learning Management. See Upcoming Webinars below. Webinars run 60 to 120 minutes and include live demos of SWIFT processes.
  • Training Guides and Video Tutorials: Find quick reference guides and a user guide on our Training Guides page and video tutorials on our Training Videos page.
  • Introduction to SWIFT eLearning: This online class demonstrates how to navigate SWIFT, use SWIFT reporting tools, and find additional SWIFT resources. After learning this material at your own pace and passing the quiz, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion.
  • One-On-One Sessions: Request a one-on-one session with a SWIFT trainer by emailing us at SWIFT.Project@state.mn.us.

Upcoming Webinars

To enroll in a SWIFT webinar or eLearning class, sign in to the Self Service or Admin Portal and select the Learning Management tile.

  1. On the Find Learning tile, enter “SWIFT” in the search field, and press the Search button.
  2. From the Search Results, select the webinar you would like to take.
  3. Press the Enroll button, and check your email later for an invitation with instructions on how to attend the webinar.

Currently, there are seats still available for the following webinars and eLearning.

Module

Webinars/eLearning

Date 

Time 

INTRO

Introduction to SWIFT eLearning

Anytime

Self-Paced Class

EPM

Introduction to EPM Data Warehouse/SWIFT webinar

Jan 19, 2022

9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

KK

Budget Journal Administration webinar

Jan 19, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

BI

Billing Part 1 webinar

Feb 01, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

BI

Billing Part 2 webinar

Feb 03, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

PO

Overview of Purchase Orders webinar

Feb. 08, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

AR

Create, Correct, and Verify Direct Journal Deposits webinar

Feb. 15, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

AR

Enter Deposits and Apply Payments for SWIFT Invoices webinar

Feb. 16, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

AR

Use Maintenance Worksheets to Manage Customer Accounts webinar

Feb. 17, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

AP

Create Vouchers in the Accounts Payable webinar

Feb. 23, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

SC

Supplier Contracts - Create Contract Shell webinar

Mar. 08, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

SC

Supplier Contracts - Import and Process a Contract Document Electronically webinar

Mar. 15, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.


SWIFT Help Desk

Contact the SWIFT Help Desk for any SWIFT-related questions or issues.

EmailSWIFTHelpDesk.MMB@state.mn.us

Phone: 651-201-8100, option 2

Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (closed holidays)

When contacting the SWIFT Help Desk, make sure to include details about your question or issue, including:

  • Your Business Unit
  • Description of the issue/question
  • SWIFT Module (Accounts Payable, Purchase Orders, etc.)
  • Transaction ID (Voucher ID, PO ID, etc.)
  • Error message print screen

Additional assistance can be found on the SWIFT Training Guides page.


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