Financial Systems Master Plan
November 15, 1999

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Section 1	Section 2	Section 3	Section 4	Appendix A	Appendix B

1999 Financial Systems Master Plan Transmittal Letter

Section 1:  North Carolina Accounting System Definition   The Office of the State Controller Responsibilities NCAS Overview   NCAS Goals and Objectives NCAS Current Components and Supporting Systems Criteria for Inclusion in NCAS   Reporting Entity Criteria Financial Impact Criteria Method of Inclusion Criteria Application of the Inclusion Criteria

Section 2:  NCAS Project Approach   The NCAS Project History   NCAS Evolution NCAS Project Management Methodology NCAS Business Requirements and Business Overview   Financial Functions Materials Management Functions Information Access to the NCAS The NCAS Current Project Initiatives

Section 3:  Future Evolution of the NCAS   The Relationship of Other State Agencies and Groups Technical Overview Current Technology Environment Capacity Planning for the NCAS System Growth The NCAS Issues and Future Project Initiatives Relevant Emerging Technologies   Data Warehousing Integrated System Solutions Client/Server Technology Electronic Commerce Future NCAS Initiatives under Consideration   NCAS Data Warehouse/Decision Support System (DSS) Expansion Electronic Commerce Initiatives Evaluation of New Integrated System Solutions Optimum Migration Strategy   Data Warehouse/DSS Expansion Evaluation of New Technology and Products Replacement of Current Mainframe Applications

Section 4:  Impacts and Benefits of the NCAS   Impacts of the NCAS and Future Implementation Strategies Benefits of NCAS and Future Implementation Strategies Economic Benefits and Risks for Future Strategy Alternatives   Benefits and Risks of Implementing Each Solution Impact of the New Technology Solutions on the State

Appendix A: State of NC Financial Reporting Entities   Primary Government Component Unit   Comprehensive Major Medical Plan Disability Income Plan of NC Discretely Presented Component Units Proprietary Funds

Appendix B: NCAS Uniform Information and Key Data Requirements