[Mail_treas] Special Invitation from Jamie Zeigler & Carrie Herringshaw

[CARRIE Herringshaw]

Good morning!

 

On March 26th, you may have received a message from Joel Hill from
PowerSchool that included information about an OASBO session on April
23rd regarding eFinancePLUS. 
 
This presentation will be by school district treasurers and fiscal
staff discussing their experiences with eFinancePlus!   Your peers will
be making the presentation and answering your questions.
 
You will hear and see directly from your colleagues using eFP:
·	   what they like about eFinancePLUS 
·	   their experiences with the conversion process and the
software
·	   how it has improved the operation of the treasurer’s office
and the district as a whole
 
You DO have a choice...You have a choice to make about which financial
software your district will use, and now is the time to make that
choice!  Take time to learn about the options and make an informed
decision.
 
Three years ago the MCOECN selected eFinancePlus (eFP) as full service
software option to be implemented and supported by ITCs.  As of today,
over 75 districts in Ohio (including traditional K-12 districts, ESCs,
career centers and ITCs) are using eFP, or are in the process of
converting to eFP.  
 
eFP districts are seeing the value in a full service software package. 
Without purchasing software or products from third-party vendors,
districts have the ability to:
·	   print checks to a laser printer
·	   use an automated workflow approval process   
·	   utilize on-line storage of documents 
  
After the initial conversion, many districts are finding the savings on
these products covers or is very close to covering the annual cost of
the user fees for eFinancePLUS. 
 
The basic functionalities described above are only the beginning of
what a full service software package can do.  These sessions will
emphasize the benefits of the software so you may make an informed
decision about which direction your district will go:  a basic
accounting and payroll package. or a robust software that encompasses
accounting, human resources, Ohio-specific reporting (including EMIS),
fixed assets, budgeting, Cognos reporting writing capabilities and so
much more.
 
Every district that has been through the eFP conversion process will
say cleaning out old files, setting up a new software, and updating
business processes to the 21st century is well worth the effort.  While
this does require additional time and effort, school districts are
seeing vastly improved business operations in the treasurer’s office and
districtwide.  The easiest and least expensive path is not always the
best path as most of us know from past experiences.
 
Conversion and ongoing support from the ITCs is phenomenal.  Converting
to eFP has evolved into an efficient streamlined process, and the
support after the conversion is what we expect from our ITC –
exceptional!
 
The schedule for the presentation is below.  Although there is no
charge for the presentation and you don't have to be registered for the
Annual Workshop, we do ask that you click here http://bit.ly/2IK9tev  to
register so we may plan for the day.  We are hoping you are able to
attend all sessions, but the sessions are designed to be independent of
each other if you are not able to attend all four.  We are starting
mid-morning to allow for drive time to Columbus Tuesday morning, and end
early enough so you may to attend the OASBO CPIM sessions.
 
You have a choice in software. MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION. 
 
10:30 – 11:20 Overview of eFinancePlus
11:30 – 12:20 Human Resources/EMIS
12:20 – 1:10   Lunch
1:10 – 2:00	 Fund Accounting/Purchasing
2:20 – 3:00	 Discussion of the eFP Journey – Is it worth it?
 
We looking forward to seeing you on April 23rd!
 

 

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