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smartweb.ks.gov - Announcements http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/rss/2026 smartweb.ks.gov en-US Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:18:49 +0000 Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:18:49 +0000 Copyright 2026 smartweb.ks.gov. All rights reserved. postmaster@globalreach.com (smartweb.ks.gov) postmaster@globalreach.com (smartweb.ks.gov) Global Reach News Aggregator v0.96 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Security Alert: Active Fraud Campaign http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/security-alert-active-fraud-campaign http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/security-alert-active-fraud-campaign Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000 The Office of Accounts and Reports in conjunction with agency partners has identified an active campaign underway by a fraudster seeking to trick State of Kansas agencies into updating ACH information to a fraudulent bank account.  Agency staff are the first and most important line of defense against payment fraud, and they have the opportunity, on a daily basis, to be the hero that stops an attempted fraud against the State of Kansas. Agency staff that work with suppliers to process ACH bank account updates are hereby reminded that all steps in the verification process must be executed as required.  The agency staff signature on the ACH request form is a personal certification that all steps have been accurately completed as required by the validation procedures. Thank you,  The SMART Team SMART Availability for Calendar Year 2027 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-availability-for-calendar-year-2027 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-availability-for-calendar-year-2027 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000 SMART is generally available to users as follows: ((Cont...)) SMART Category Code Updates http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-category-code-updates http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-category-code-updates Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 In a continuing effort to improve user experience, the Office of Accounts & Reports has conducted a review of the default Account Code associated with existing Category Codes. SMART only allows one default Account Code to be mapped to a Category Code. Agencies must then review the default Account Code and update it if the value is not appropriate. SMART Archive & Purge FY2016 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-archive-purge-fy2016-10-21-26 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-archive-purge-fy2016-10-21-26 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 This is to remind agencies that SMART will be unavailable to users from 7pm Friday until 6am Monday this coming weekend while the last of the FY2016 archive processes are being run: October 24th – 25th For any questions, please open a Kansas Service Desk request and put ‘Archive & Purge’ in the Subject. Thank you,    The SMART Team SMART Archive & Purge FY2016 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-archive-purge-fy2016 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-archive-purge-fy2016 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 This is to remind agencies that SMART will be unavailable to users from 7pm Friday until 6am Monday this coming weekend while archive processes are being run: October 17th – 18th For any questions, please open a Kansas Service Desk request and put ‘Archive & Purge’ in the Subject. Thank you,    The SMART Team RESOLVED: SMART Checks Delayed http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/resolved-smart-checks-delayed-10-07-2026 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/resolved-smart-checks-delayed-10-07-2026 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 SMART Checks have been printed from the Tuesday October 6, 2026 paycycles.  The checks will be available for distribution after 2:30 p.m. today according to the usual procedures. Thank you,    The SMART Team SMART Checks Delayed http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-checks-delayed-10-07-2026 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-checks-delayed-10-07-2026 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The printing of SMART Checks from Tuesday October 6, 2026 will not be completed on the normal schedule due to an equipment issue.  Agencies will be notified when these checks are available for distribution. The checks for the Tuesday paycycles were included in the INF03, Outbound Payment Interfaces created in SMART nightly batch last night (Tuesday October 6, 2026). Thank you, The SMART Team RESOLVED: SMART Checks Delayed http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/resolved-smart-checks-delayed93026 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/resolved-smart-checks-delayed93026 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000 SMART Checks have been printed from the Tuesday September 29, 2026 paycycles.  The checks will be available for distribution after 3:00 p.m. today according to the usual procedures. Thank you, The SMART Team SMART Checks Delayed http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-checks-delayed9-30-26 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-checks-delayed9-30-26 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The printing of SMART Checks from Tuesday September 29, 2026 will not be completed on the normal schedule due to an equipment issue.  Agencies will be notified when these checks are available for distribution. The checks for the Tuesday paycycles were included in the INF03, Outbound Payment Interfaces created in SMART nightly batch last night (Tuesday September 29, 2026). Thank you, The SMART Team SMART Archive & Purge of FY2016 Data http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-archive-purge-of-fy2016-data http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-archive-purge-of-fy2016-data Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000 SMART will be executing the processes to archive and purge FY2016 data from the system across 2 weekends in October ((contd...)) Update: UMB Duplicate Transactions http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/update-umb-duplicate-transactions http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/update-umb-duplicate-transactions Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000 As of September 15, 2026 all duplicate transactions that we are aware of received from UMB have removed.  If your agency has an additional transactions they suspect are duplicates, please submit a Kansas Service Desk ticket.  Thank you,  The SMART Team   Smart Prompts & Smart Drop-Downs Disabled http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-prompts-smart-drop-downs-disabled http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-prompts-smart-drop-downs-disabled Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The new systemwide features, Smart Prompt and Smart Drop-Down, which were delivered as part of the PeopleTools 8.62.09 upgrade, have been disabled systemwide. UMB Duplicate Transactions http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/umb-duplicate-transactions http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/umb-duplicate-transactions Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Duplicate transactions have been received from UMB with Posted dates of September 6th & 7th. The records were processed in SMART September 8, 2026. Please refrain from processing these transactions until the duplicate records have been removed.  Another blast will be sent when the issue has been resolved. Thank you, The SMART Team RESOLVED: Fastenal Punchout Not Showing Pricing http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/resolved-fastenal-punchout-not-showing-pricing http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/resolved-fastenal-punchout-not-showing-pricing Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000   The Fastenal punchout website is now showing pricing again. Agencies may resume normal purchasing activities using the Fastenal punchout through the NASPO eMarketplace. Please submit a Kansas Service Desk request if there are any additional issues. Thank you,   The SMART Team Fastenal Punchout Not Showing Pricing http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/fastenal-punchout-not-showing-pricing http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/fastenal-punchout-not-showing-pricing Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The SMART Team and the Office of Procurement and Contracts are aware of an issue with the Fastenal punchout website not showing pricing for any items ((contd...)) SMART is Live on New PeopleTools Version http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-is-live-on-new-peopletools-version http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-is-live-on-new-peopletools-version Mon, 10 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The SMART upgrade to PeopleTools 8.62.09 has been completed and users may login and resume business as usual. Please clear browser cache before logging in the first time and expect the system to perform slower than usual while system cache is rebuilt. ((Cont...)) SMART PeopleTools Upgrade – New Features http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-peopletools-upgrade-new-features http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-peopletools-upgrade-new-features Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 With the upcoming SMART PeopleTools upgrade over the weekend, highlighted below are new features that will be available to all users on Monday ((Cont...)) Reminder: SMART Unavailable August 8th & 9th http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/reminder-smart-unavailable-august-8th-9th http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/reminder-smart-unavailable-august-8th-9th Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0000 This is a reminder to users that SMART is upgrading the PeopleTools version this weekend ((contd...)) SMART Unavailable August 8th & 9th http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-unavailable-august-8th-9th http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-unavailable-august-8th-9th Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 SMART will be upgrading its PeopleTools version from 8.60.2 to 8.62.09 the weekend of August 8th/9th. The SMART system, including the Kansas eSupplier Public & Secure Portals will be unavailable to users from Friday, August 7th at 7pm until Monday, August 10th at 6am. No scheduled queries will run on Saturday, August 8th and Sunday, August 9th due to the updates. Scheduled queries will resume running normally on Monday, August 10th. Thank you, The SMART Team RESOLVED: SMART Access & Attachment Issues http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/resolved-smart-access-attachment-issues720 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/resolved-smart-access-attachment-issues720 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The issues with SMART reported this morning have been resolved. Users should now be able to access SMART and attachments within SMART as normal. If any agencies are still experiencing unexpected issues, please log a Kansas Service Desk ticket. <div align="center"> </div> SMART Server Bounce http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-server-bounce720 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-server-bounce720 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 To resolve issues that users reported this morning, a rolling bounce will be conducted on the SMART servers today beginning at 1:45pm. This should not cause users to lose connectivity to SMART, however it is possible so please be aware. SMART Access & Attachment Issues http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-access-attachment-issues720 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-access-attachment-issues720 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The SMART Team is aware of issues with SMART this morning that include forcibly logging users out, not allowing users to sign in, issues accessing attachments, and reports being stuck in ‘Posting’ status. SMART Supplier W-9s http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-supplier-w-9s http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-supplier-w-9s Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 With the increasing amount of fraud, and additional requirements being placed on the Office of Accounts and Reports (OAR) when filing forms 1099 effective for Calendar Year 2026, a change in procedure is being made to require W-9s to be attached in SMART with any new supplier records at the time the record is added/approved.  ((cont...)) RESOLVED: SMART Attachment Issue http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/resolved-smart-attachment-issue-7-6-26 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/resolved-smart-attachment-issue-7-6-26 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The SMART attachment issue has been resolved.  Users should now be able to add and access attachments in the system.  If agencies are still experiencing any issues with attachments, please log a Kansas Service Desk ticket. Thank you, The SMART Team SMART Attachment Issue http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-attachment-issue-7-6-26 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-attachment-issue-7-6-26 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The SMART Team is aware of an issue where users are unable to add or access attachments in the system today. This issue has been reported to technical staff, and the team is working to resolve this as soon as possible.  Agencies will be notified when the issue has been resolved. Thank you, The SMART Team SMART General Ledger is officially closed for Fiscal Year 2026 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-general-ledger-is-officially-closed-for-fiscal-year-2026 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-general-ledger-is-officially-closed-for-fiscal-year-2026 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The General Ledger Close process, which creates fiscal year-end closing and opening journal entries in the General Ledger, completed this morning, July 6, 2026. SMART is now open to agency users and SMART resumes normal processing.  ((Cont...)) Final FY2026 Processes http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/final-fy2026-processes http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/final-fy2026-processes Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The month of June 2026 (Period 12, FY 2026) will be closed for AR, BI and PC at 7:00 PM tonight, 7/2/2026.  The General Ledger Close process, which creates fiscal year-end closing and opening journal entries (Journal IDs YECxxxxxxx), will be performed on Monday July 6, 2026.  SMART will be closed to agency users on Monday morning, July 6, 2026. SMART will reopen to agency users once this process is complete by 10:00 am. GL Cash Balances for FY 2026 will not include the ending cash balance from FY 2026 until the closing process is complete.  Keep this in mind when reviewing cash balances online or running the GL Cash Balance Report. SMART Team New TM-21 – SMART Supplier Maintenance Form http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/new-tm-21-smart-supplier-maintenance-form http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/new-tm-21-smart-supplier-maintenance-form Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 An updated TM-21 – SMART Supplier Maintenance Form is now available. ((Cont...)) Important SMART System Announcements http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/important-smart-system-announcements-7-1-26 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/important-smart-system-announcements-7-1-26 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 HAPPY NEW FISCAL YEAR! The month of June 2026 (Period 12, FY 2026) has closed for GL, EX, AP & AM modules, and the month of July 2026 (Period 1, FY 2027) has opened for all modules ((Cont...)) Travel MI&E Changes Effective 7/1/26 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/travel-mie-changes-effective-7126 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/travel-mie-changes-effective-7126 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Effective 7/1/2026, Expenses will no longer be calculated by hourly periods that dictate per diem for the day. Instead, on the first and last day of travel, an employee will be paid out at 75% the rate of a full travel day. A Per Diem Deduction option has been added to the Meals and Incidental Expenses (M&IE) Expense Type in SMART to easily apply the first/last day deduction. ((Cont...)) CONUS Rate Updates for July 1, 2026 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/conus-rate-updates-for-july-1-2026 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/conus-rate-updates-for-july-1-2026 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 CONUS rates were reviewed and as of 1PM central time on June 30th, 2026. No new information that effected State of Kansas employees had been provided by the Federal Department of Defense. Therefore, no new rate information was uploaded for effective date July 1, 2026. CONUS rates in SMART are updated October 1 to coincide with the adoption of new rates by the federal government. Quarterly loads will also be done January 1, April 1, and July 1 to account for corrections or updates to the CONUS and applicable OCONUS rates. CLARIFICATION: SMART Check and Cash Deposits from June 26 - June 30 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/clarification-smart-check-and-cash-deposits-from-june-26-june-30 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/clarification-smart-check-and-cash-deposits-from-june-26-june-30 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Agencies that do not use the INF43 or INF44 are reminded that checks and cash should continue to be deposited with the State Treasurer’s Office from June 26 through June 30 using the ((Contd...)) SMART Check and Cash Deposits from June 26 - June 30 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-check-and-cash-deposits-from-june-26-june-30 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-check-and-cash-deposits-from-june-26-june-30 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Agencies that do not use the INF43 or INF44 are reminded that checks and cash should continue to be deposited with the State Treasurer’s Office from June 26 through June 30 no later than 10:00 AM using ((Contd...)) Office Hours for Proviso 54U – Informational Circulars 26-A-016 and 26-A-017 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/office-hours-for-proviso-54u-informational-circulars-26-a-016-and-26-a-017 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/office-hours-for-proviso-54u-informational-circulars-26-a-016-and-26-a-017 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Fiscal Year End – Upcoming Deadlines and Reminders http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/fiscal-year-end-upcoming-deadlines-and-reminders6-22-26 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/fiscal-year-end-upcoming-deadlines-and-reminders6-22-26 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Reminders for the week: ((Cont...)) Fiscal Year End – Upcoming Deadlines and Reminders http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/fiscal-year-end-upcoming-deadlines-and-reminders-6-12-26 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/fiscal-year-end-upcoming-deadlines-and-reminders-6-12-26 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Reminders for the week: ((cont...)) RESOLVED: SMART Attachment Issue http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/resolved-smart-attachment-issue6-8-26 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/resolved-smart-attachment-issue6-8-26 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The SMART attachment issue has been resolved.  Users should now be able to add and access attachments in the system.  Please log a Kansas Service Desk ticket if any additional issues are encountered. Thank you, The SMART Team Attachment Issues in SMART http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/attachment-issues-in-smart http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/attachment-issues-in-smart Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The SMART Team is aware of an issue where users are unable to add or access attachments in the system today. This issue has been reported to technical staff, and the team is working to resolve this as soon as possible.  Agencies will be notified when the issue has been resolved. Thank you,    The SMART Team Update: PO Close Short Workbench Job Aid http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/update-po-close-short-workbench-job-aid http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/update-po-close-short-workbench-job-aid Fri, 15 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The PO Close Short Workbench job aid has been updated to include closing any Purchase Order processed with the PO Close Short Workbench immediately after use. ((Cont...)) FY2026 Appropriation Updates Have Been Completed http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/fy2026-appropriation-updates-have-been-completed http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/fy2026-appropriation-updates-have-been-completed Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 All FY2026 appropriation updates per HB 2513 have been processed in SMART. Increases are now available for use. Lapses and transfers have been completed. ((Cont...)) Update: SMART NASPO eMarketPlace Punchout http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/update-smart-naspo-emarketplace-punchout http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/update-smart-naspo-emarketplace-punchout Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Any Favorites previously created in SMART for Grainger, Fastenal and Staples should be removed and replaced with the new NASPO eMarketPlace punchout. ((Cont...)) New Punchout Process – NASPO eMarketPlace http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/new-punchout-process-naspo-emarketplace http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/new-punchout-process-naspo-emarketplace Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The Office of Procurement and Contracts (OPC) and the SMART Team are pleased to announce the launch of a new punchout link to the NASPO eMarketPlace, an electronic marketplace for supplier web catalog ordering which will be available for eProcurement Requisitions starting Monday, April 27th. ((Cont....)) Supplier ID 0000752295 was established for Lindyspring System due to IRS TIN update http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/supplier-id-0000752295-was-established-for-lindyspring-system-due-to-irs-tin-update http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/supplier-id-0000752295-was-established-for-lindyspring-system-due-to-irs-tin-update Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Supplier ID 0000752295 was established for Lindyspring Systems due to an IRS TIN update.  The previous Supplier ID for them, 0000047206, has been inactivated.  New agency contracts through a prior authorization and/or purchase orders will need to be established with the new Supplier ID. Thank you,    The SMART Team RESOLVED: SMART Attachment Issue http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/resolved-smart-attachment-issue-4-9-2026 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/resolved-smart-attachment-issue-4-9-2026 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The SMART attachment issue has been resolved.  Users should now be able to add and access attachments in the system.  Please log a Kansas Service Desk ticket if any additional issues are encountered. Thank you,       The SMART Team SMART Attachment Issues http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-attachment-issues http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-attachment-issues Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The SMART Team is aware that some users are experiencing issues when adding or opening attachments in the system today. This issue has been reported to technical staff, and the team is working to resolve this as soon as possible.  Agencies will be notified when the issue has been resolved. Thank you,  The SMART Team RESOLVED: SMART Checks Delayed http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/resolved-smart-checks-delayed-4-7-2026 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/resolved-smart-checks-delayed-4-7-2026 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 SMART Checks have been printed from the Monday, April 6, 2026 paycycles.  The checks are now available for distribution according to the usual procedures. Thank you, The SMART Team SMART Checks Delayed http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-checks-delayed20260407 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-checks-delayed20260407 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The printing of SMART Checks from Monday, April 6, 2026 will not be completed on the normal schedule ((contd...)) RESOLVED: Staples Advantage Punchout Losing Connection http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/resolved-staples-advantage-punchout-losing-connection http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/resolved-staples-advantage-punchout-losing-connection Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Staples Advantage punchout is now functioning normally. Please log a Kansas Service Desk ticket to report any further issues. Thank you,    The SMART Team Staples Advantage Punchout Losing Connection http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/staples-advantage-punchout-losing-connection http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/staples-advantage-punchout-losing-connection Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The SMART Team is aware of an issue where the Staples Advantage punchout is losing connection after a zip code is provided. RESOLVED: SMART Checks Delayed http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/resolved-smart-checks-delayed3-31-2026 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/resolved-smart-checks-delayed3-31-2026 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 SMART Checks have been printed from the Monday, March 30, 2026 paycycle.  All checks will be available for distribution at the usual times tomorrow, April 1, 2026. Thank you, The SMART Team Purchase Order Close Short Workbench - CLARIFICATION & CORRECTION http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/purchase-order-close-short-workbench-clarification-correction http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/purchase-order-close-short-workbench-clarification-correction Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 THIS PROCESS WILL NOT CLOSE THE PO.  It prepares the PO for closure when the month end PORECON process runs. A new workbench in SMART is now available for use by all agencies called the Purchase Order (PO) Close Short Workbench. This new workbench simplifies preparing POs to be closed when the entire dollar amount is not used by creating the Change Order and automatically reducing the dollar amount or quantity down to the vouchered amounts on selected lines. ((Cont...)) Purchase Order Close Short Workbench - CLARIFICATION http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/purchase-order-close-short-workbench-clarification http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/purchase-order-close-short-workbench-clarification Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 THIS PROCESS WILL NOT CLOSE THE PO.  It prepares the PO for closure when the month end PORECON process runs. This new workbench simplifies preparing POs to be closed SMART is now available for use by all agencies called the Purchase Order (PO) Close Short Workbench. ((Cont...)) Recording of Statewide Agency Meeting http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/recording-of-statewide-agency-meeting-2026 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/recording-of-statewide-agency-meeting-2026 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 The recording and PowerPoint slide presentation from the March 26th Statewide Agency Meeting have been posted online for agencies to view. ((Cont...)) Purchase Order Close Short Workbench http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/purchase-order-close-short-workbench http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/purchase-order-close-short-workbench Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 A new workbench in SMART is now available for use by all agencies called the Purchase Order (PO) Close Short Workbench. ((Cont...)) General Reminders Regarding Phishing Scams http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/general-reminders-regarding-phishing-scams http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/general-reminders-regarding-phishing-scams Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 This is a common time of the year to have an uptick in the number of attempted phishing scams seeking information such as W-2s, 1099s, requests for payment, and spoofing valid emails to create the appearance that requests are valid. ((Cont...)) KPO00007 and KPO00008 Updates to Recurring Scheduled Run Controls http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/kpo00007-and-kpo00008-updates-to-recurring-scheduled-run-controls http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/kpo00007-and-kpo00008-updates-to-recurring-scheduled-run-controls Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Updates are being completed tonight to the KPO00007 Current Obligations and KPO00008 PO Budgetary Activity reports. ((Cont...)) ‘SMART Security’ training video available on SMARTWeb http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-security-training-video-available-on-smartweb http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/smart-security-training-video-available-on-smartweb Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 A new ‘SMART Security’ training video has been added to the SMARTWeb website ((Cont...)) US Bank Credit Card Deposits, Monday, January 26, 2026 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/us-bank-credit-card-deposits-monday-january-26-2026 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/us-bank-credit-card-deposits-monday-january-26-2026 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 US Bank Credit Card deposits from Monday, January 26, 2026 were delayed and have been deposited today, Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Thank you, The SMART Team CONUS Rate Updates for January 1, 2026 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/conus-rate-updates-for-january-1-2026 http://smartweb.ks.gov/resources/announcements/conus-rate-updates-for-january-1-2026 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 CONUS rates were updated Wednesday December 31, 2025 and have an effective date of January 1, 2026. Please note: No changes were made to the Lodging or Meals and Incidental Expenses rates in Kansas. The query, KS_EX_CONUS_RATES, contains all CONUS locations along with the M&IE daily amounts, per diem deductions, and lodging rates based on the travel date entered. The query contains current and historical CONUS rates as of January 1, 2016. CONUS rates in SMART are updated October 1 to coincide with the adoption of new rates by the federal government. Quarterly loads will also be done January 1, April 1, and July 1 to account for corrections or updates to the CONUS and applicable OCONUS rates.