Individual and group training is provided, as requested, for beginning through advanced users.

Unlimited Region I telephone support is available to answer any questions that may arise on a day to day basis in the use of the software, simply by calling our toll free number.

Real time support of users is handled through screen “shadowing”, allowing active demonstration of software procedures while district user looks on.

Region I staff will provide guidance on basic accounting procedures.

Software application upgrades and database backup are handled by the Region I staff. (See Database Administration section).

The UFARS (Uniform Financial Accounting and Reporting Standards) account code structure is complex and constantly changing. The current Chapter X UFARS account code grid is updated and modifies the allowable account code structure in SMART Finance to assist the user in making the correct account code selection.

Region I staff conducts an annual training session to update district staff as to what account code changes have occurred and how to handle the changes.

Districts are provided an easy to read manual, highlighting the UFARS account code changes, as a reference tool.

Region I telephone support staff is available to field any UFARS questions that may arise in your district.

At the end of the fiscal year, we will run any number of edits on your district's data and account structure, work with you to clean up any UFARS errors and submit your UFARS data to the DCFL.

Region I conducts annual training sessions with most audit firms to ensure that the audit staff members understand changes that have occurred in financial reporting for school districts.

Our operating environment allows audit firms to directly access a district’s database in order to conduct audit work off-site, thereby reducing the time spent at the district during an audit and theoretically reducing or holding down audit fee increases.

Prior to the final submission of your district financial data to the DCFL, Region I will review your data, using a specific, detailed Y/E checklist for any unusual items or improper coding, which could negatively impact the district's revenue.

State foundation aid revenue projection review.

Preparation of all year-end 1099 forms for the district.

Ordering and delivery of blank check stock, on an as needed basis.