California Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal)

The Department of FISCal's 2026-2030 Strategic Plan defines its commitment to the state, customers, partners, employees, and the people of California. The plan focuses on advancing the FI$Cal system, which modernizes the state's financial management by centralizing accounting, budgeting, cash management, and procurement operations. It aims to support state departments, suppliers, and the State Treasurer's Office, enhance financial transparency through OpenFI$Cal, and drive continuous improvement in managing the state's finances.

The strategic plan for the Department of FI$Cal focuses on enhancing technology use to deliver high-quality service and improve customer experience. Key areas include increasing the use of technology, enhancing Fizzbot with AI, introducing a cloud-based business intelligence tool, deploying robotic process automation, and establishing a workforce development center with a learning center. The plan aims to support customers in managing state finances transparently and efficiently.

The 2021-2025 Strategic Plan for the Department of FISCal focuses on modernizing California's financial management by integrating budgeting, procurement, cash management, and accounting into a single system. Key goals include continuous improvement to meet customer needs, promoting accuracy and transparency in financial operations, delivering outstanding customer service, and fostering a supportive work environment. The plan aims to enhance the state's financial transparency through initiatives like Open FI$Cal, improve user efficiency with analytics, and ensure compliance with financial standards and regulations.

The Financial Information System for California's (FI$Cal) Leadership Accountability Report for the biennial period ending December 31, 2023, focuses on internal control and monitoring systems. Key priorities include continuous improvement, accuracy, integrity, transparency, outstanding customer service, and fostering a supportive work culture. The report outlines strategic goals, core values, and risk management strategies to ensure the statewide financial management system operates efficiently and meets the evolving needs of its customers.