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vol 4 issue 3 sept 2016FM WORKFORCE– GOING FROMGOOD TO GREATcontentsQuarterly Quiz1https://fmonline.ousdc.osd.milComptroller Corner2CETs Snapshot:How Does It Count?2-3Policy Update:CET Time Extensions3CompetencyRevalidation4Congratulations torecent DFMCPs4Troubleshooting Tipsfor the FM LMS andFM myLearn5Supervisors’ Roles andResponsibilities RegardingFM Certification6Course Spotlight &RecommendationsGot Courses?78-9For More Informationvisit FM Online or email us atdodfmcertificationprogram@mail.milEmail Us HereNeed TrainingResources?Click HereUser Training:Comptroller CornerAs we close out the fiscal year, I’d like to congratulate the35,000 of you who achieved certification thus far! Youaccount for 65% of the total financial management workforce,and I applaud your efforts to work with your supervisors, learnyour requirements, navigate the FM LMS, and get your trainingcompleted and documented by your due dates. 30 June 2016was the initial deadline for the earliest folks brought into theprogram. It was the culmination of several years of intenseplanning, implementation, and problem solving, and we shouldcelebrate this major milestone.Moving forward, let’s make sure we don’t take our eyes offthe ball. There are almost 17,000 more people who need to get Mike McCordcertified in the coming months and years, based on the date on Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)and Chief Financial Officerwhich they were phased into the program, so we can’t affordto lose focus. My hope is that now we are past the first big milestone deadline, those who arenew to DoD financial management or transferring in from elsewhere will have numerousresources to help them along their certification path – including FMers who are alreadycertified, as well our experienced Component Administrators and Component CertificationAuthorities who ensure the continual success of this program. If you are coming up on yourdue date, please work with your supervisor to get your certification completed and approvedas quickly as possible.Meanwhile, many of you have moved beyond certification to your Continuing Educationand Training (CET) requirement. Continuing education is a critical piece of our workforcedevelopment plan, as well as the main purpose behind the FM Certification Program. The DoDFM workforce should constantly be growing, developing, and broadening in both trainingand professional experience, in order to confidently and effectively meet the evolving fiscalchallenges of the future. I encourage you to view your CET requirement as an opportunity toexplore new material and challenge yourself, whether by embarking on a Master’s degree or bytaking online courses in an entirely different subject matter. Take a moment to look ahead inyour career roadmap and decide where you’d like to go next – and use your CET requirement tomove in that direction.In this newsletter, you will find a number of CET-focused resources. On pages 2 and 3, we’vetaken a deeper dive into what counts for CET credit, complete with examples. You’ll alsofind an article on troubleshooting tips for common problems encountered while completingonline courses in the FM LMS and FM myLearn. Page 6 puts a spotlight on the roles andresponsibilities of supervisors in the FM Certification Program, providing guidance on whatto expect and what is expected of you from your subordinates as they advance through theProgram.Thank you for your dedication and hard work as we move into the next phase of the FMCertification Program. With every new member certified, we move closer to auditability. Keepup the great work!Join us on LinkedIn by clicking below!http://ow.ly/sZfDvpage 1
CETs Snapshot: How Does It Count?Once you earn your DoD FM Certification, you may meet your Continuing Education & Training (CET) requirement with awide variety of activities, provided they are related to the financial management and leadership fields. Below are a few of themost common ways to earn CETs, and how those hours can be credited toward your requirement.NOTE: Unlike your initial FM certification, training used for your CETs does not have to be aligned to the FM Certification Program or listedin FM myLearn, and it does not have to match the proficiency level associated with your FM Certification Level.TypeExampleCET Hours EarnedTraining WorkshopAttendance at an ASMC Chapterorganized learning event1-hour event1 CETTraining for FM-RelatedCertification (e.g., CDFM)OUSD(C)-developed web-based course“Advanced Principles of DoD BudgetExecution”Course offers 4.5 alignedhours4.5 CETsTraining for Acquisition(DAWIA) CertificationSenior Acquisition ManagementCourse (ACQ 404) at the DefenseAcquisition UniversityCourse offers 43 CLPs43 CETsAcademic CourseAdvanced Accounting course atUniversity of Maryland3 semester hour course45 CETs3 quarter hour course30 CETsInstructionInitial preparation for and initialinstruction of a National PDIworkshop on “The Right Way toAnswer Auditors’ Questions”DocumentationRetain a copy of one of thefollowing: Completion certificate Official attendanceconfirmation email sentby organizer MFR signed bysupervisor Academic transcriptMUST INCLUDE: Your name50-minute presentation1 CETPresentation preparation2 CETs Event title, description,location, and date Organizer or instructor Number of CETs earnedContinued on page 3I’ve completed my required hours of CETs. What steps do I need to take to finalize my CETachievement for this two-year cycle?A. Record Learning for all my CET hours in the FM LMS, either as individual courses OR as a single entry noting allthe hours completedB. Record Learning for my “FM CET Level X Requirements Complete” item in the FM LMSC. Upload Documentation for my CETs in the FM LMSD. A, B, and CE. A and B, not CSee page four for the answer.https://fmonline.ousdc.osd.milpage 2
CETs Snapshot: How Does It Count? Continued from page 2How It WorksTraining Workshop: Vicky attends a Pikes Peak ASMC Chaptermeeting, where a speaker leads a structured learning eventabout the annual DoD budget process. The workshop lastsone hour, giving her one CET credit. For documentation,Vicky retains a Memorandum for Record (MFR) signed by hersupervisor that confirms her attendance at the learning event.Training for FM-Related Certification (e.g., CDFM): Mark,who is currently certified with CDFM and FM CertificationLevel 2, takes the OUSD(C)-developed PL5 web-basedcourse “Advanced Principles of DoD Budget Execution.”The online course provides him 4.5 ContinuingProfessional Education (CPE) credits to maintain hisCDFM credential, as well as 4.5 CET credits for his DoDFM Certification. For documentation, Mark saves a copy ofhis course completion certificate downloaded from the FMLMS. Note that Mark can use this course credit in the futurewhen he is sitting in a Level 3 FM position.Training for Acquisition (DAWIA) Certification: Daveenrolls in ACQ 404 at the Defense Acquisition University(DAU), which provides him 43 Continuous Learning Points(CLP) for his Acquisition (DAWIA) credential, as well as 43CET credits for his FM Certification. For documentation,Dave saves a copy of his DAU transcript.Academic Course: Meena attends an Advanced Accountingcourse as part of her part-time graduate studies at Universityof Maryland. The course is 3 semester hours, which convertsto 45 CETs (each semester hour is worth 15 CETs, and eachquarter hour is worth 10 CETs). For documentation, Meenasaves a copy of her academic transcript.Instruction: Kellie is asked to teach a workshop entitled “TheRight Way to Answer the Auditors’ Questions” at the ASMC’sNational Professional Development Institute (PDI). She earns1 CET for the 50-minute long presentation and 2 additionalCETs for the time she spent preparing for the presentation.For documentation, Kellie saves the email from ASMC PDIorganizers asking her to teach the workshop. Note that Kelliemay only claim CETs for the first instance of preparation andinstruction, and may not earn CETs for future presentations ofthe same material unless the course changes �s Next?Don’t forget – you must record your CET hours in the FM LMSand submit the FM CET Requirements Complete item beforeyour due date in order to finalize your CET achievement for thetwo-year cycle. You are not required to upload documentationfor CETs in the FM LMS, but you should maintain a personalfile of all of your training documentation for a minimum oftwo CET cycles (four years) in case you are randomly selectedfor audit. For more information on this process, see the sectionon “Continuing Education and Training (CET) Requirements”in the FM Certification User Guide, available on FM Online athttp://go.usa.gov/373F4.Policy Update:CET Time ExtensionsIf you will be unable to complete your requiredCETs within your two-year time frame, youmust request a one-year time extension fromyour CCA and be approved in the FM LMSprior to your CET deadline.The CET time extension categories forconsideration of approval are: Not in FM position Deployment/Extended Reserve ComponentTraining 180 days Medical Situation for Self and/or FamilyMembers Other (this category requires a detailedexplanation)CET time extension forms and instructions areavailable on FM Online athttp://go.usa.gov/3GJgc.NOTE: A CET time extension for a given timeframe does not delay the start date of yournext two-year CET cycle.page 3
FM WorkforceDevelopment Update:Competency RevalidationOver the last 18 months, HCRM has workeddiligently to coordinate the revalidation of the DoDFM enterprise-wide competencies and associatedproficiency levels. These competencies identify thecritical knowledge, skills, and abilities that the DoDFM workforce needs to meet the complex challengesfacing the Department. The competencies are thefoundation of the FM Certification Program andprovide content for a standard body of knowledgeacross the DoD enterprise.As part of the revalidation effort, DoD Componentsprovided occupational series (OS) subject matterexperts (SME) for each of the FM OS to form 13SME Expert Groups. HCRM facilitators led theseSME Expert Groups through a job task analysisprocess to revalidate and refine the FM competencydefinitions and to add or delete competencies asnecessary. On 19 July, the Component FunctionalCommunity Manager (CFCM) Advisory Board,led by OSD Functional Community Manager Ms.Glenda Scheiner, convened to discuss the SME ExpertGroups’ recommended changes.Moving forward, HCRM will formally coordinatethe results of the revalidation effort with all FMCFCMs, after which a decision memorandum willbe circulated. The results of the FM competencyrevalidation process will then be documented in theFY18-23 DoD Strategic Workforce Plan.OUSD(C) would like to offer special thanks to allSMEs who participated in the revalidation effort!Their background, professionalism, extensiveknowledge, and time commitment were essential tothe success of this effort. Their input contributed toa set of enterprise-wide FM competencies that willbenefit the DoD and the Federal FM workforce foryears to come.https://fmonline.ousdc.osd.milI’ve completed my required hours of CETs.What steps do I need to take to finalize my CETachievement for this two-year cycle?E. A and B, not C.Whether you decide to record your CETs as you complete training oraltogether in one big batch, make sure all CET hours are recorded in theFM LMS prior to your due date. You can run your CET Scorecard reportin the FM LMS to track your CETs progress over the two year period.Additionally, don’t forget to Record Learning for the “FM CET Level 2Requirements Complete” (or Level 1 or 3, as applicable) item in the FMLMS to finalize your CET achievement.You should not upload documentation for CETs in the FM LMS, but youshould maintain a personal file of all of your training documentationfor a minimum of two CET cycles (four years). If you are randomlyselected for audit, you will be contacted by your Component and askedto provide documentation of your completed CETs. This method of CET/CPE management is consistent with other certification maintenancerequirements (e.g., CPA, CDFM, etc.).For more information on recording CETs, see the section on “ContinuingEducation and Training (CET) Requirements” in the FM Certification UserGuide, available on FM Online at http://go.usa.gov/373F4.Extra! Extra! Read All About It!You can now download a list of DFMCP awardees via FMOnline! We want to highlight over 35,000 DoD financialmanagers who have shown initiative and led the way in theDepartment becoming a fully certified force.Download the latest list athttps://fmonline.ousdc.osd.mil/page 4
Troubleshooting Tips for the FM LMS and FM myLearnEnsuring Success with Web-Based TrainingHaving trouble getting your web-based course to record? Try the below troubleshooting tips to ensure success completingonline courses in the FM LMS and FM myLearn.Troubleshooting WBTs in the FM LMSCheck SystemBelow your name in the top right of the FM LMS is aCheck System link. If you notice a red exclamation point,select the link. Contact your local IT resource regardingthe particular issue or issues.General Course IssuesWhen accessing online content and exams in the FM LMS,please make sure to follow these guidelines: Make sure the zoom in Internet Explorer is set to 100%- look to the bottom right corner of your browserwindow and adjust to 100% or press CTRL-0 (zero) toreset to 100% Do not be inactive for more than 10 minutes, as thismay cause a disconnect and cause your test score to notbe recorded Complete your exam in one sitting If possible, take online courses on-site with yourwork computer, as remote software may causecommunication issues between the exam and the FMLMS, which may result in your score not being posted Please make sure to allow pop-ups for this website, butDO NOT close the main window – the online courserequires that window to remain open You cannot start the exam before completing thecourse Screenshots will not be accepted as proof of course orexam completion, since screenshots don’t show yourfull name associated with the completion You may retake the exam as many times as you want,within a one-year time periodCourse Not Marking CompleteIf you have completed an online course, with all checkmarks within the course indicating as such, yet the coursemodule is not showing complete, please try the followingsteps:1. Launch the course in the FM LMS, if not openalready2. Navigate to the last module/section of the course3. Select the last page in the last module4. Follow the instructions on the screen and close outof the course5. Return to the Online Structure to verify that thecourse module is now marked completeTroubleshooting WBTs in FM myLearnGeneral Course IssuesWhen accessing online content and exams from FMmyLearn, please make sure to follow these guidelines: If possible, take online courses on-site with yourwork computer, as remote software may causecommunication issues between the exam and the FMLMS, which may result in your score not being posted Do not attempt to launch two web-based trainingcourses simultaneously At the end of the course, if the “Take Exam” buttonfails to turn blue and become clickable, press the F5button to refresh, or close the window and reopen VERY IMPORTANT: Once you’ve completed the exam,make sure you provide your name and email addressin the Post Results box, then press “Ok”Useful LinksDoD FM Certification Handbookhttp://go.usa.gov/xWHTmThree-Step Processhttp://go.usa.gov/3H4mWLinkedIn Discussion Grouphttp://ow.ly/sZfDvDoD FM Certification Program User Guidehttp://go.usa.gov/373F4FM myLearnhttp://go.usa.gov/BbaWLearning History ousdc.osd.milpage 5
What Are Supervisors’ Roles and ResponsibilitiesRegarding FM Certification?Supervisors play a crucial role in ensuring the success of the FM Certification Program. You are on the front lines ofthe Program, helping users understand their requirements, get certified by their deadlines, and continue to strengthentheir skill sets through continuing education.According to DoDI 1300.26, FM Certification supervisors (as designated in the FM LMS) should:1. Play a key role in continuous learning – provide guidance to FM members on which education and trainingis most valuable for their job and mission performance, and record it in their IDPs2. Complete training on the Certification Program roles and responsibilities and the functionality of the FM LMS3. Assist FM members in achieving their certification level within the required time period, includingnotifying them in writing of their FM certification requirement and level based on their assigned position4. Verify completion of FM members individual achievements to meet certification requirements usingthe FM LMS5. Serve as the approval authority for achievement of competencies and other certification requirements asnecessary to complete Certification Levels 1 through 3 in the Certification Program6. Monitor and track the progress of FM members within their approval authority7. Work with the Component Administrator to ensure the organizational hierarchy is correct inthe FM LMSSupervisor Responsibilities After Initial Certification is AchievedOnce your employee has achieved initial certification, your supervisory responsibility shifts to ensuring that theindividual meets his/her CET requirements. It is very important to work with your employees to build a goodIndividual Development Plan (IDP) with milestones for completing their required CETs. As a supervisor, you shouldalso ensure that your staff takes courses to meet the CETs that are most needed for their development, rather thantraining just to check the box.FM LMS Reports for SupervisorsThe FM Certification Team has developed two key FM LMS reports that will help you track the certification and CETstatus of the FM members reporting to you: User Outstanding Requirements – Provides information on a user’s outstanding FM certification requirements byachievement CET Status Detail – Tracks CET requirements and completions for a defined population (e.g., Component,organization, or group of subordinates)To run these reports, visit your FM LMS homepage and click on “Reports” in the “Links” panel, then click on the name ofthe report you want to run.https://fmonline.ousdc.osd.milpage 6
Course SpotlightWe are pleased to spotlight one of our most recently released web-based courses:FMF7123 – Financial Management Analysis of Service-Based Contracts0 Certification Level 30 Course Hours: 20 Financial Management AnalysisThis course defines service-based vendor contracts and discusses the need for contract monitoring. Itidentifies and describes service-based contract roles and responsibilities, to include the financial risksand key controls to support service-based contract monitoring. It also addresses types of contractanalysis and demonstrates how to calculate contract analysismetrics. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: Define service-based vendor contracts and discuss the needfor contract monitoring Identify and describe service-based contract roles andresponsibilities Identify and describe the financial risks and key controls tosupport service-based contract monitoring Identify types of contract analysis and calculate contractanalysis metricsHow to access this course:1) For those of you already participating in the CertificationProgram with access to the DoD FM LMS, we recommendthat you launch and complete OUSD(C) courses in the FMLMS where completion is recorded automatically towardprogram requirements.* DoD FM .do2) For those without DoD FM LMS access, launch the coursesfrom the FM myLearn website, using the exact title as thekeyword in the search bar. You will need to record learningand upload the completion certificate into the DoD FM LMS toreceive credit toward DoD FM Certification.* FM efault.aspx* Click on the “Take the web-based training course!” link in thetop left corner of the course information page. Don’t forget toprint your completion certificate when you are finished.https://fmonline.ousdc.osd.milBut Don’t Take My Word For ItCourse Recommendations from the FieldLooking for courses? Below is a sampling ofanonymous comments from courses that havereceived some of the highest ratings to date. Findthese courses at http://go.usa.gov/MTQV.FMF1559 – DoD FM 101 – Acquisition &Contracting0 Other Required Courses0 Certification Level 1 / Proficiency Level 10 Course Hours: 2“Class focused only on key points and important entitieswithout giving excess information. Very informativein regards to professional verbiage and differentiatingcommonly misused terms.”FMF6723 – Applying the United StatesStandard General Ledger (USSGL): DoDAccounting Principles0 Accounting Concepts, Policies and Principles0 Certification Level 2 / Proficiency Level 30 Course Hours: 3“Excellent course, very relevant to my job duties on adaily basis. Every budget analyst should take this courseto understand the General Ledger.”FMF3076 – Budget Execution for Leaders0 Budget Execution0 Certification Level 3 / Proficiency Level 50 Course Hours: 4“Great synopsis of the budget process with a focus onexecution authorities and funds transfers. One of thebetter classes I have taken.”page 7
Got Courses? Course Development SummaryThe OUSD(C) course development team, partnering with subject matter experts from across the DoD, have developed the followingcourses to help you meet certification requirements. Visit FM myLearn or the FM LMS to complete these courses!Certification Level 1CertificationLevelFM myLearnCourse F6632FMF6631FMF6948Course TitleDoD FM 101 - AccountingDoD FM 101 - Acquisition & ContractingDoD FM 101 - Audit Readiness (FIAR 101)*DoD FM 101 - AuditingDoD FM 101 - BudgetDoD FM 101 - Cost AnalysisDoD FM 101 - Decision SupportDoD FM 101 - EthicsDoD FM 101 - FinanceDoD FM 101 - Fiscal LawDoD FM 101 - Introduction to DoDDoD FM 101 - PPBEFundamentals and Operations of Accounting*DoD Introduction to Defense Working Capital FundsThe Basics of Making PaymentsDoD Introduction to Fundamentals and Operations of BudgetDoD Basic Fundamentals and Operations of BudgetDoD Introduction to Fundamentals and Operations of Military PayDecision Support BasicsDoD Introduction to Fundamentals and Operations of Civilian PayDoD Essentials of .01.02.05.0*3.03.03.03.03.04.03.02.0Requirement or CompetencyDoD FM 101 - AccountingDoD FM 101 - Acquisition & ContractingDoD FM 101 - Audit Readiness (FIAR 101)DoD FM 101 - AuditingDoD FM 101 - BudgetDoD FM 101 - Cost AnalysisDoD FM 101 - Decision SupportDoD FM 101 - EthicsDoD FM 101 - FinanceDoD FM 101 - Fiscal LawDoD FM 101 - Introduction to DoDDoD FM 101 - PPBEFundamentals and Operations of AccountingFundamentals and Operations of FinanceFundamentals and Operations of FinanceFundamentals and Operations of BudgetFundamentals and Operations of BudgetFundamentals and Operations of Military PayDecision SupportFundamentals and Operations of Mil/Civ PayFundamentals and Operations of Accounting* The actual course length exceeds the required hours.Certification Level 2CertificationLevelFM myLearnCourse e TitleAudit Readiness (FIAR 201)Ethics for Supervisors (Ethics 201)Fiscal Law 201Accounting Concepts, Policies and PrinciplesDoD Accounting Analysis FundamentalsBudget Execution ProcessManager’s Internal Control Program (MICP) Basic AwarenessManager’s Internal Control Program (MICP) for Senior StakeholdersPrinciples of BudgetingPrinciples of Civilian PayrollPrinciples of Commercial PayIntermediate Decision SupportIntermediate Financial Management SystemsIntermediate Budget Formulation, Justification and PresentationIntermediate Financial Management AnalysisBudget Concepts, Policies, and PrinciplesIntermediate Finance Concepts, Policies, and PrinciplesDoD Intermediate Budget .03.0Requirement or CompetencyAudit Readiness Level 2Ethics Level 2Fiscal Law Level 2Accounting Concepts, Policies and PrinciplesAccounting AnalysisBudget ExecutionAudit Concepts, Policies, and PrinciplesAudit Concepts, Policies, and PrinciplesBudget ExecutionPayroll Concepts, Policies, and PrinciplesCommercial Pay Concepts, Policies, and PrinciplesDecision SupportFinancial Management SystemsBudget Formulation, Justification and PresentationFinancial Management AnalysisBudget Concepts, Policies, and PrinciplesFinancial Concepts, Policies and PrinciplesBudget Concepts, Policies and Principlespage 8
Got Courses? Course Development Summary (continued)Certification Level 2 continued from previous pageCertificationLevelFM myLearnCourse #Course 7125FMF7126FMF7251DoD Intermediate Accounting PrinciplesRevolving Funds and Internal ControlsThe Core Financial Management SystemsDoD Audit Concepts, Policies, and Principles: Performance AuditsApplying the United States Standard General Ledger: DoD Accounting PrinciplesDoD Budget Concepts, Policies, and Principles: PPBE and Budget ExecutionAudit Concepts Policies, and Principles: Forensic AuditsStructuring Decisions Under UncertaintyMilitary Pay: Creditable Service and Basic PaySpecial Pays and Benefits for Military MembersIntraGovernmental Accounting AnalysisInternal Control and Financial ManagementProcessing Commercial Payments OverviewDoD Commercial Pay RequirementsDoD Financial Management Analysis Policies and ProceduresDoD Financial Management Analysis Process and ToolsAccounting Analysis of Civilian PayPreparing DoD BudgetsDoD Budget .03.03.03.02.03.03.0Requirement or CompetencyAccounting Concepts, Policies and PrinciplesFinancial Concepts, Policies and PrinciplesFinancial Management SystemsAudit Concepts, Policies, and PrinciplesAccounting Concepts, Policies and PrinciplesBudget Concepts, Policies and PrinciplesAudit Concepts, Policies and PrinciplesDecision SupportPayroll Concepts, Policies, and PrinciplesPayroll Concepts, Policies, and PrinciplesAccounting AnalysisFinancial Concepts, Policies and PrinciplesCommercial Pay Concepts, Policies and PrinciplesCommercial Pay Concepts, Policies and PrinciplesFinancial Management AnalysisFinancial Management AnalysisAccounting AnalysisBudget Formulation, Justification, & PresentationBudget Formulation, Justification, & PresentationCertification Level 3CertificationLevelFM myLearnCourse 7092FMF7123CourseHoursCourse TitleAudit Readiness (FIAR 301)*Ethics for Senior Management (Ethics 301)Budget Formulation, Justification, and PresentationBudget Execution for LeadersEnterprise ArchitecturePrinciples of DoD Financial Management AnalysisPrinciples of DoD Advanced Financial Management*Advanced Principles of DoD Budget Execution*Decision Support for LeadersDefense Business Systems Decision SupportFinancial Statement Analysis for LeadersDoD Advanced Financial Management for LeadersAuditable Journal VouchersRisk and Risk ManagementFederal Enterprise Risk ManagementDoD Asset ManagementFiscal Law 301Accounting Analysis and Financial Closing ManagementPPBE and DoD Budget FormulationFinancial Management Analysis of Service-Based 04.03.02.04.52.04.02.0Requirement or CompetencyAudit Readiness Level 3Ethics Level 3Budget Formulation, Justification, and PresentationBudget ExecutionFinancial Management SystemsFinancial Management AnalysisAdvanced Financial ManagementBudget ExecutionDecision SupportDecision SupportAccounting AnalysisAdvanced Financial ManagementAccounting AnalysisDecision SupportAdvanced Financial ManagementFinancial Management AnalysisFiscal Law Level 3Accounting AnalysisBudget Formulation, Justification, and PresentationFinancial Management Analysis* The actual course length exceeds the required hours.Course Release Schedule for Remaining FY2016CertificationLevel2QuarterPlannedQ4Course Title(Subject to change until course is complete and released.)DoD Budget 4Requirement or CompetencyBudget Executionpage 9
and Chief Financial Officer vol 4 issue 3 sept 2016 Comptroller Corner As we close out the fiscal year, I'd like to congratulate the 35,000 of you who achieved certification thus far! You account for 65% of the total financial management workforce, and I applaud your efforts to work with your supervisors, learn
