Luis Caba Velez

Currently serving as Budget to Authorize lead for the Navy Commands conversion from SABRS and PBIS to Navy ERP. Responsible for the development, drafting and testing the Financial Management structure used to drive budget distribution. This involves learning the legacy processes and terminology, assessing the Navy ERP Business processes for applicability, and advising the strategy for Master Data elements and To Be Budgeting Process. As the Budget to Authorize lead I am responsible for the funds distribution activities from the DON and all echelon levels, distributing funds to lower echelon commands. This process includes transactions for cost planning, project structure creation, funds allocation and control, and derivation of budgetary ledger accounts. It also includes transactions for funds reservation, funds commitments, and the process of creating the command's budget exhibits. The process involves receiving funding from the Congressional Budget to be appropriated/allocated to the lower level Commands. Responsible for the migration of all types of funds used in the Navy, which use different variants to allocate the funds. Responsible for ensuring that funds are moved from the appropriation level to the level at which the work will be executed. Resolve any data migration IDOCs, provide DTS IDOC cause, analysis and resolution to both the clients and the FMS team. Provide over the shoulder support in Navy ERP to government clients, develop training material, how-do documents and scripts for FM/FI and CO processes in ERP. Responsible for creating crosswalks from legacy systems to Navy ERP, capturing all data and converting it for daily ERP operations by the Navy commands.

Help clients optimize all elements of their finance organization, including operating model design, sustainable cost reduction, financial planning and analysis, management reporting, financial systems architecture, and full-scale finance transformation. Support audit remediation activities, such as developing/updating process documentation (e.g., narratives and flow charts), and developing/implementing corrective action plans to address findings. Perform recurring testing, such as testing internal controls, designing and executing Manager’s Internal Controls Programs. Providing targeted area support based on Component (e.g., performing root cause analysis for journal vouchers and FBWT variances, conducting PP&E audit remediation, etc.). Conduct Test of Design (ToD) and Test of Effectiveness (ToE) of Corrective Action Plans. Manage and execute projects and provide guidance and direction for specific projects or sub-tasks. Responsible for initial drafting of final project reports prior to submission for approval.

Function as a GFEBS subject matter expert (SME), providing GFEBS over the shoulder support to GFEBS end users in support of BUMED. Provide guidance and walk clients through GFEBS processes and transactions through the use of virtual conferencing platforms. Provide support as part of the team conducting GFEBS workshops that cover important and/or common tasks for end users. Manage chat rooms providing fully detailed responses to clients, explaining T-codes, processes and requirements. Provide GFEBS support in the form of assisting end users with formatting reports in BI and ERP, trouble shoot when end users are experiencing issues with a transaction or process. Provide end users with expert support on how to pull their Status of Funds (SOF) reports and customize them to their needs. Walk clients through the creation and maintenance of MIPRS, Purchase Requests, FMZs, cost transfers, collections, Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and other budgetary processes. Provide support through the use of screen-sharing walking clients through transactions and processes step by step. Create after action reports and maintain accurate records of workshops data and services provided. Cultivate connections and client rapport to foster workshop and help sessions engagement, in addition to recording client progress to relay data to the project's leadership.

Function as the GFEBS subject matter expert for several Army Reserve organizations. Responsible for providing guidance and producing process documentation, training and job aids to educate clients and peers on performing and testing elements of the Army Statement of Budget Activities and Military Pay. Responsible for providing support in day-to-day functions of all areas of financial management and processes taking place within GFEBS, such as analysis, input, reconciliation, fact finding, efficiency studies, problem resolution, developing guidance and performing liaison work between agencies. Serve as the first line of support to Army Reserve end users to assist with the operation of GFEBS, GCSS-A, DTS and other financial systems. Provide accurate reports, statistics and analysis to the client through use of key processing systems such as GFEBS, DTS and FCM. Conducts daily, weekly and monthly reports such as Status of Funds, IDOC Reports, Cost Transfer Reports as well as Reconciliation Reports between the different systems used in the budgetary process to ensure the proper posting of all transactions on all accounting systems. Conducts Internal Audits for the different areas tested during SBA audits such as Civilian Pay, Military Pay, Government Purchase Card transactions, Defense Travel System Transactions as well as permissions, access documentation and other requirements. Maintains detailed and organized records of all Audit Readiness related reports and documentation to ensure that it is readily available upon request of an Audit to result in 0 findings. Conduct an After Action Review after each audit detailing the expected results of the audit as well as pinpointing the strong areas and what needs improvement along with an action plan to correct any findings encountered during the audit. Extensive knowledge of all systems and processes within the Government’s Military Budget and the techniques, responsible for providing training and over the shoulder support to new and current budget analysts such as GFEBS basics, ERP, BI and the reports and transactions within.

Formulated and revised the annual budget estimates for G3. Monitored and tracked obligations and expenditures throughout the execution phase of the annual operation budget access to General Funds Enterprise Business System (GFEBS). Verified that obligations and expenditures occurred on a timely basis in accordance with the monthly spend plan. Reviewed obligations and analyzed progress towards program accomplishments.Collected and compiled historical data, source documents, etc., to develop and explain detailed information not otherwise readily available. Advised
program managers and other interested parties on the status and availability of funds in different budget accounts and all aspects of the command and installation budget process which apply to their programs. Served as liaison between program managers and their representative, the budget division, and other staff offices connected with the budget process (e.g., personnel, accounting, payroll, and procurement). Performed an in-depth, rigorous analysis of budget requests by employing techniques such as cost-benefit analysis, program trade-offs and exploring alternative methods of funds. Wrote and edited statements justifying and supporting the funding requests of installation program managers for submission to higher
headquarters. Prepared a variety of reports covering the status of funds, expenses, and obligations, as required by higher headquarters with the agency. Performed cost transfer of funds between object classes if necessary to capture accurate accounting program. Reviewed Service Contract Approval Requests (SCAR) before submission to higher command. Validated, maintained, processed and monitored Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPR). Worked closely with Contracting Officers (KO) for timeliness of contract award. Researched and minimized GCSS-Army Un-matched Disbursements (UMD). Reviewed Authorization, Vouchers, and Local Vouchers in Defense Travel System (DTS). Applied knowledge of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) when performing travel related functions.

Functioned as the GFEBS subject matter expert for several Army Reserve organizations. Responsible for providing guidance and producing process documentation, training and job aids to educate clients and peers on performing and testing elements of the Army Statement of Budget Activities and Military Pay. Responsible for providing support in day-to-day functions of all areas of financial management and processes taking place within GFEBS, such as analysis, input, reconciliation, fact finding, efficiency studies, problem resolution, developing guidance and performing liaison work between agencies. Served as the first line of support to Army Reserve end users to assist with the operation GFEBS, GCSS-A, DTS and other financial systems. Provided accurate reports, statistics and analysis to the client through use of key processing systems such as GFEBS, DTS and FCM. Conducted daily, weekly and monthly reports such as Status of Funds, IDOC Reports, Cost Transfer Reports as well as Reconciliation Reports between the different systems used in the budgetary process to ensure

the proper posting of all transactions on all accounting systems. Conducted Internal Audits for the different areas tested during SBA audits such as Civilian Pay, Military Pay, Government Purchase Card transactions, Defense Travel System Transactions as well as permissions, access documentation and other requirements. Maintained detailed and organized records of all Audit Readiness related reports and documentation to ensure that it is readily available upon request of an Audit to result in 0 findings. Conducted an After Action Review after each audit detailing the expected results of the audit as well as pinpointing the strong areas and what needs improvement along with an action plan to correct any findings encountered during the audit. Extensive knowledge all systems and processes within the Government's Military Budget and the techniques. Responsible for providing training and over the shoulder support to new and current Budget Analysts such as GFEBS basics, ERP, BI and the reports and transactions within.

Responsible for the training and supervision of 17 employees in budget operations. Responsible for developing and providing all the GFEBS training required to man a new Invoice Recepts section, a Receiving Reports section and a Payment Certifier/contracting section along with the duties that came with the section's responsibilities. Analyzed contracts, receiving reports, invoices and prepared payment proposals. Certified contracts for payments. Responsible for the training, planning and development of the GFEBS Pilot program in charge of the first ever team to conduct GFEBS operations for the entire Afghanistan Theater of operations while in the USA to assist in the transition to relocate all contract operations to the state side. Analyzed purchase requests and purchase orders, contracts and supervise the processing of all documents. Ensured that the section was compliant with all the requirements and policies and that the section was inspection ready to pass with 0 findings. Responsible for the financial management and reporting, budget formation, planning, programming, budgeting, execution and control, to include review and analysis. Responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and coordinating a comprehensive resource management program that fully supports the goals and objectives with the organization.

Acted as the Chief of Military Pay responsible for planning and executing operational, administrative, and technical functions for the section. Responsible for directing and managing the formulation and establishment of technical policies, guidance and instructions in financial management operations. Formulates internal working policies procedures and provides guidance and instructions. Initiated and directed surveys, audits, reviews and inspections to determine financial readiness or requirements. Reviewed and evaluated findings, results and recommendations; formulated plans of corrective action accordingly. Conducted thorough investigations on the request of the IG and provided qualitative and quantitative results. Extensive knowledge of investigative techniques, procedures and methodology. Collected evidence through on-site inspections, staff assistance visits, quality assistance visits, research of regulatory guidance and made determination on the nature, degree and extent of irregularities. As the Chief of Mil-Pay I was responsible for the day to day production of six soldiers and 4 civilian employees. Accepted/rejected the work of subordinate employees to achieve a minimum of 98% accuracy in DMO transactions of over 8000 accounts. Utilized expert listening skills and intuitive approach to read situations and ascertain what is not being said as well as written or spoken word. Prepared written summaries and made recommendations for corrective actions and ensured discretion. Conducted peer review of cases and provided technical guidance to ensure prompt, accurate and fair resolution. Skilled in identifying, analyzing and evaluating organizations and activities at all levels in order to provide the leadership an objective assessment of the operational, administrative and logistical aspects of the organization. Responsible for the supervision of in and out processing operations

for approximately 30,000 incoming and outgoing personnel to and from Ft Stewart GA. Some of my achievements during my tenure as the Chief of military Pay were increasing accuracy rate from 98% to over 99% accuracy on all finance transactions, reducing the wait time for all pay inquiries and created a 24 hour turn around and, passed all NAFCD inspections as well as IC inspections with all greens with 0 findings.

Served as the Disbursing NCOIC for a forward deployed Financial Management Detachment in support of OEF 10-11. Supervised six employees in their daily disbursing operations in the finance office as well as to remote sites. Conducted audits and certifications for all disbursements on a daily basis in the DDS system. Developed and established the standard operating procedures for all disbursing operations. Responsible for over 2 million dollars in US and foreign currency. Provided a full spectrum of Financial Management operations to approximately 2,000 Soldiers, 75 Paying Agents (PA), and 30 Program Managers (PM). Planed, developed, coordinated, and directed the formulation and implementation of budget
management programs and policies. Assists the DO in developing and formulating the annual budget for the supported brigades. Reviewed submissions from brigades for compliance with the rules, regulations, and procedures. Explained budget requirements, limitations and impact on program planning; presented and defended experience data, explained funding problems and implications, and recommends cancellation, reexamination or alternative actions defining advantages and disadvantages. Assisted in modifying operating programs and policy to be consistent with the approved budget. Made suggestions to Disbursing Officers and Resource Management staff for the approval/disapproval of additional funding requests. Utilized Deployable Disbursing System (DDS) for obtaining required data and input from BCT staff and supported units/commands. Applied knowledge of funding related policies and requirements of the Brigade and Division. Reviewed all fund utilization and recommended appropriate actions to handle unexpected occurrences. Identified adverse or unintended trends, misuse or miss-allocation of funds, determined causes and took or recommended corrective action. Initiated reprogramming action among the supported activities based on program or mission changes, unit activation, chances of allotment, etc. Monitored the use of funds and obligation rates through continuing dialogue with program officials, review of processed documents, through use of automated commitment/obligation ledgers Provides advice to all levels of management on budget requirements and methods of attaining cost effective mission accomplishments. Performed special budget reviews or studies as necessary.

Supervised and trained 15 employees in daily travel operations. Audited travel payments on TPACS, conducted daily operations on DTS. Responsible for the processing of over $4.5 mil in travel payments. Performed budget execution and administration work involving the monitoring of obligations and commitments for all fund accounts incurred and the actual expenditures of a budget with different sources and types of funding, such as direct annual, multi-year, and no-year appropriations; apportionment's; allotments; transfer of funds from other agencies; revenue from industrially funded operations and refunds. Monitored the use and rate of expenditures of budgeted funds through continuing dialogue with program officials and their staff; reviewed written documents, and examination of accounting records. Monitor year-end closing to ensure proper and full use of funds. Performed a variety of budgetary and administrative functions implementing the organization's budgetary program policies and procedures. Tracked all assigned allotments and annual funding programs. Assisted in Defense Travel Processing and Management; Citibank Application monitoring and processing; Government Purchase Card (GPC) for the 106 Financial Management Company. Supervised the
processing of documents and travel orders with 0 losses while maintaining an accuracy rate of 100%. Responsible for all travel operations for 6 brigades to include travel pay briefings, processing of travel vouchers as well as TDY orders in DTS and TPACS.

Acted as the Chief of Military Pay responsible for planning and executing operational, administrative, and technical functions for the section. Responsible for directing and managing the formulation and establishment of technical policies, guidance and instructions in financial management operations. Formulated internal working policies procedures and provided guidance and instructions. Initiated and directed surveys, audits, reviews and inspections to determine financial readiness or requirements; reviews and evaluates findings, results and recommendations; formulated plans of corrective action.
Conducted thorough investigations on the request of the IG and provided qualitative and quantitative results. Extensive knowledge of investigative techniques, procedures and methodology. Collected evidence through on-site inspections, staff assistance visits, quality assistance visits, research of regulatory guidance and made determination on the nature, degree and extent of irregularities. Extensive knowledge of investigative techniques, procedures and methodology. Utilizes expert listening skills and intuitive approach to read situations and ascertain what is not being said as well as written or spoken word. Prepared written summaries and made recommendations for corrective actions and ensured discretion. Conducted peer review of cases and provided technical guidance to ensure prompt, accurate and fair resolution. Skilled in identifying, analyzing and evaluating organizations and activities at all levels in order to provide the leadership an objective assessment of the operational, administrative and logistical aspects of the organization. Responsible for the supervision of in and out processing operations for approximately 30,000 incoming and outgoing personnel to and from Grafenwoehr.

Served as a Financial Management Technician. Duties included but were not limited to: Receive and post documents to accounting/budget systems, Process treasury checks for payment and pay for invoices. Also responsible for Maintaining files and preparing financial reports/travel vouchers. Responsible for reviewing contracts, invoices and receiving reports. Analyzed financial data and computed pay and deductions. Researched and resolved pay inquiries. Serve as Military Pay Subject Matter Expert for Active duty and Reserve Pay.