SACS Web Financial Reporting System
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The SACS Web System is used by LEAs to prepare and submit a series of required financial reports and data for the budget, interim, and unaudited actuals reporting periods. This system replaced the existing SACS desktop software beginning in fiscal year 2022–23.
FIRST INTERIM REPORTING RESOURCES
Online help: There is online help available throughout the SACS Web System reporting screens by clicking on the help icon (question mark) located next to a screen heading.
User guide: A stand-alone SACS Web System user guide is being finalized. Users may refer to the SACS2022ALL Software User Guide, included in the SACS2022ALL desktop software used for 2021–22 unaudited actuals financial reporting, for information regarding interim financial reporting in the SACS Web System. In addition, changes to forms and other processes for the 2022–23 interim reporting period are available in the “What’s New” section of that user guide.
Charter Schools: Only charter schools that use SACS will be able to utilize SACS Web First Interim financial reporting functionality. There is no charter school alternative form available in SACS Web for the 2022–23 interim reporting periods. Charter schools should discuss with their authorizing agency the format to be used to submit interim financial reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I get a login to SACS Web?
Contact your LEA's designated Administrator/User Manager, who is responsible for establishing and managing SACS Web user accounts.
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What if my SACS Web temporary password link has expired?
When a SACS Web account is set up, the user will receive an email from DONOTREPLY@SACS-CDE.ORG with a subject line “Confirm Link” to establish a password. The link is only valid for 24 hours. Once the link expires, navigate to “I forgot my password” from the SACS Web login page to generate a reset password email. This will allow you to create a password.
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Will SACS Web replace the existing SACS desktop software?
SACS Web will replace the existing SACS desktop software, beginning with 2022–23 Budget. It is important to note that prior years' data will not be available in SACS Web.
The 2021–22 Unaudited Actuals period reporting will be done using the existing SACS2022ALL desktop software and the Excel-based 2021–22 Charter School Alternative Form.
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How do I print multiple forms?
Click Table of Contents in the left submission pane > select forms to be printed by checking boxes > Click Print Select Forms button
Important: Each form will open in a new window, so you have to allow pop-ups in Chrome
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How do I enable pop-ups in Chrome?
In Chrome, click the Update button in the upper right corner to access Settings > Type "pop-ups" into the Search field > navigate to pop-ups and redirects > Check 'sites can use pop-ups and use redircts'
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How do I reimport general ledger data into an existing submission so that my work on supplemental forms and criteria and standards is not deleted?
In the submission, click Import in the left navigation pane (this will allow you to import without starting a new model, just like the previous SACS desktop version)
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When do I route my Adopted Budget to SBAS?
The Adopted Budget is DUE within 5 calendar days of adoption or by July 1 (whichever is earlier). The Adopted Budget, however, can be submitted to SBAS for review at the point the budget is complete and no further changes will be made. This may be before the board meeting if you are completely done (but it should be after the public hearing in case any updates are requested). Before finalizing, please check to make sure the file is “official”. Once you promote to COE for review, the submission will be LOCKED for editing.
For workflow submission instructions, please refer to the SACS Web Workflow Diagram.
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What information is needed when reporting a system performance issue?
- User name and email address.
- Date/time incident occurred.
- Description of incident, including what screen you were working on -- include screenshots if possible.
- Answers to the following questions:
- Which internet browser are you using and what is the version number?
- Do you have any plug-ins enabled?
- Which operating system are you on?
- Can you test your network speeds? What is your average range?
- For the forms, can you be specific about which forms and what sections is happening on?
- Does this happen once or twice, or every single time?
- If this was on your account, can you give us the approximate date and time you experienced these issues?
Send an email with the information above to your DFA and we will report to CDE.
Fix for First Interim Official Dat File
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Workaround to generate an official .dat file in SACS Web
- Open your budget submission in SACS Web
- On the left navigation panel, select TRC > Explanations
- Chose Projected Totals and Explanations Required from the drop down
- Find the error CHK-RESOURCExOBJECTB and expand the box using the carrot in the upper left corner
- Enter in an Explanation and select Save.
- Rerun the TRCs
- Select the Verify Official Status button at the top left