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FI$Cal Career Opportunities
FI$Cal offers frequent job opportunities in a variety of classifications. Here are some openings to join our team. Remember to check our website regularly for job opportunities at https://fiscal.ca.gov/about-us/careers/ Information Technology Specialist II –...
September FI$Facts
Question: It seems like the Plan of Financial Adjustment (PFA) Review page shows one amount per appropriation. Are we able to see the detail transactions for that number on the PFA review page? Answer: No, this level of detail will not be available directly on the...
Power BI Among New Data Tools; Users Can Learn More on FI$CalTv
The Department of FISCal is continuing to work on expanding departments’ ability to explore, analyze and report their own insights and trends from data. With Microsoft Power BI and Azure Synapse Analytics, we have developed new commitment control dashboards and...
FI$Cal System Data Improves Decision-Making, Efficiencies
The FI$Cal system is providing a more granular level of detail in procurement data that continues to improve the state’s purchasing decisions. The transition to FI$Cal has helped to provide insights into what the state is buying, from whom and at what price. Having...
FI$Cal Updating Data Governance Plan
As we continue to focus on our use of data at the Department of FISCal, we are beginning an update of our data governance plan, in cooperation with our four partners. While the results of this effort will not be as immediate or as visible as many of the other actions...
With Data’s Outsized Role, FISCal Has Big Responsibilities
By Joel Riphagen, FI$Cal Senior Advisor We live in a world in which data has taken on an outsized role. Unprecedented volumes of information are transmitted around the world each day, driving decisions in every industry. Data analysis skills are in high demand, with...