Web Based Encumbrance Disbursement Tracking Application

The Information Technology Division (lTD), part of the Bureau of Contract and Technical Services (BCTS), provides computer systems development, technical support, and Information Technology (IT) contract administration for the Department. lTD is responsible for the development, maintenance and enhancements of the Department’s Financial Accounting System.

The Encumbrance Disbursement Tracking Application is an automated financial solution for DPSS Financial Management Division, Fiscal Operations Section to keep track, report and reconcile encumbrances, warrants and invoice payments more effectively. By automating this process, Fiscal Operations can better manage these tasks, increase productivity by reducing the time it takes to reconcile encumbrances and reduce the errors due to manual processing. The Department’s Financial Accounting System can comply with the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller accounting principles and regulations.

WATI worked with the Information Technology Division’s Application Development team in creating an Oracle Custom Application to develop the DPSS. Encumbrance Disbursement Tracking Application. WATI further configured the custom application to meet the Departmental business requirements. The team designed and defined extension to Oracle E-Business Suite and tested the new web application utilizing the existing Oracle database framework to extend the functionality of the existing applications. Provide training to lTD staff in the maintenance and support of the custom application. WATI developed and maintained operational and system level documentation and mentored other team developers in adhering to coding standard and development methodology.