General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS)

The General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS) is the Army's primary financial management system, designed to manage its General Fund effectively. Initially deployed in 2012, GFEBS is now in the sustainment phase of the Business Capability Acquisition Cycle. This phase focuses on modernization, cybersecurity, and system enhancements to ensure compliance with federal financial management standards. The system supports over 35,000 users across 200 locations worldwide and provides six core financial functions, including United States General Ledger and Cost Management.

The General Fund Enterprise Business System-Sensitive Activities (GFEBS-SA) is a specialized component of GFEBS that operates as a National Security System. It leverages the base system while incorporating additional security features to handle sensitive and classified financial transactions securely. Fully deployed in 2020, GFEBS-SA supports 3,000 users across 100 locations globally and processes Secret Collateral information. The program aims to maintain auditability and compliance with acts such as the Chief Financial Officers Act and the Federal Financial Management Improvement Act.

In FY 2025, GFEBS will continue to receive support for enhancements that improve system performance and auditability efforts. These enhancements include modernizing interfaces to meet evolving data exchange requirements and replacing outdated systems. Additionally, efforts will focus on aligning with next-generation capabilities from Systems Applications and Products (SAP), which involve code de-customization and improved automated data access.

The program also emphasizes market research for potential efficiencies through finance/logistics consolidation. This research aims to evaluate alternatives for reducing platforms and licenses, thereby streamlining operations. The Tactical Financial Information Council plays a pivotal role in prioritizing these enhancements based on user needs, ensuring that GFEBS remains a robust financial management tool for the Army's evolving requirements.