Bates, Regensberg, Stewart & Sanchez
THE FOREST SERVICE -ABQ
SERVICE CENTER (ASC)
Introduction:
Forest Service & ASC Inception
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The founding of the National Forest System and the
Forest Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of
Agriculture, has its roots in the last quarter of the 19th
century. Established in 1905 to provide quality water
and timber. Over the past 100+ years has expanded
to included national forests and grasslands.
The ABQ Service Center was established in 2004 as
part of the centralization and migration of all budget
and finance processes for the Forest Service.
History of the Forest Service
1891
1900’s
2000s
• The national forests (at first called forest reserves) began with the
Forest Reserve Act of 1891, which allowed the president to establish
forest reserves from timber covered public domain land.
• Congress established the Forest Service in 1905 to provide quality
water and timber for the Nation's benefit. The FS has since
expanded to cover national forests and gresslands
• The ASC Budget & Finance Center was established to consolidate
and migrate all budget and finance processes to Albuquerque.
Forest Service Goals:
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The mission of the USDA Forest Service is to sustain
the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation’s
forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present
and future generations by “Caring for the Land and
Serving People”.
Value Chain: Support Processes
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Firm Infrastructure
Human Resources Management
Technology and Systems Development
Procurement
Firm Infrastructure
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Associate Deputy Chief for Business Operations/Chief
Financial Officer (ADC/CFO)
ASC Leadership Team
 Program Areas
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Financial Operations
 Financial Reporting and Reconciliation
 Budget Execution
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Customer Service
Customer Support Call Center
 Technology Support Group
 Training Team
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Human Resources Management
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HR Internal Website:
 https://connecthr.gdcii.com/Pages/connectHR.aspx
 One
of the first processes to be automated
 Employees can manage/view:
 Personal
information,
 Employee benefits,
 Work schedules,
 Payroll,
 Etc…
Technology and Systems Development
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CPAIS - Corporate Property Accounting Information
System
BRIO – report generator from FFIS (Foundation
Financial Information System)
WorkPlan – Forest Service Project Planning System
INFRA – Tim - Timber Reporting System)
PROP – Personal Property System which is currently
being integrated into CPAIS
ACL – Audit Command Language System
INFRA – SUDS – Special Uses Database System
Procurement
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Data is one of the most
valuable inputs in the
organization.
Future Plans
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Meeting future conservation challenges through
synthesis of long term silviculture and range
management research.
Identify ways to improve communication within the
organization.
Provide science-based applications and tools for
sustainable natural resources management.
Provide and sustain benefits to the American people.
Sustain and enhance outdoor recreation opportunities.
Recommendations
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Identify training needs to improve the skills of endusers.
Identify interdependencies between data, software
and hardware requiremants.
Continue to integrate new information technology.
Incorporate clear links between the workforce plans
and the strategic plan, and describe how the
workforce plans will help the forest service achieve
it’s goals.
Conclusion
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Gives employees access to more self-service
options.
Can now share data with customers and the public
in a more effective and timely manner.
Consolidate internal planning, budget and
performance information.
References:
 http://www.fs.fed.us/research/efr/
 https://connecthr.gdcii.com/Pages/connectHR.aspx
 http://www.fs.fed.us/aboutus/