Banner is a fully integrated suite of administrative software applications specifically used by higher education to manage their business operations (Developed by Sungard Higher Education).
Internet Native Banner is a WEB application used by Eastern to access the Banner system for day to day business. INB is used to manage students, accounts receivable, financial aid, alumni/advancement and finance, hr/payroll/position control. The primary uses are the administrative staff.
Self-Service is accessible to EMU Faculty, Staff and Students. Internet Native Banner is an application intended for heavy users doing more administrative functions. It requires end-user training and security.
FOAPAL is the Banner equivalent of the FRS 10-digit account. The six elements of FOAPAL are:
- Fund - the source from which the funds are drawn. Fund groups include General Fund, Auxiliary Fund, Unrestricted Funds, Restricted Funds, Designated Funds, Student Loan Funds, Endowment Funds, Plant Funds and Agency Funds
- Organization - identifies the school/college/division/department responsible for managing funds. It reflects the current University organization structure.
- Account - identifies the type of activity, such as revenue and expense. The object code in the FRS system is similar to the new Account code.
- Program - indicates the purpose of the related financial transaction within the context of the University's major activities, such as instruction, research, public service, etc.
- Activity - Optional; to be defined at a later date.
- Location - is the "division" the organization code belongs to. Example: ACA=College of Arts & Sciences, AD=Advancement, BF=Business and Finance, PHP=Physical Plant, etc.
- Go to Screen FGIBDST
- Chart should be E; Fiscal Year should be the year you wish to view (i.e. 09, 10, etc.)
- In the Organization block, type in your six digit department number (i.e., the organization/department number for your office, i.e., the Budget Office is (142450)
- In the Fund block, type the fund you wish to review (e.e., G00005, R60167)
- Select Block>Next from the top menu or press Ctrl-Page Down (NOTE: Program Number will default). Important: Clear the default program number
- Use the up and down arrow keys to move to the specific account you wish to review
- To view detail of the account select Options>Transaction Detail Information
Note: Banner Self Service does not provide restricted fund balances. This information must be obtained through Banner INB.
- In Banner INB go to screen FGITBSR
- Enter your fund number in the Fund field
- Select Block>Next from the top menu or press Ctrl-Page Down
- Your available balance is shown in the bottom right hand corner of the screen, next to Current fund Balance (If there is also a balance in the block above the Current Fund Balance block, this amount must be added to the Current Fund Balance amount to get a total available balance).
To get a detail of the activity in any account, use your arrow keys to highlight the account you would like to review. Select Options>Query General Ledger Activity Info (or right-click in the white space and select Query General Ledger Activity).
You can contact the help desk
Location: 106 Halle Library
Phone: 487-2120
Email: it.helpdesk@emich.edu
