Then Mike demonstrated the Access files he has created for his budget information. From that file, he has created various queries which he also demonstrated. Mike offered to send those in attendance the Access files so they can use them on their own bud gets. While the DOAR file also will work in Excel, Mike really recommends using Access. When using Excel, over the length of a fiscal year, you may run into space limitations in an Excel file.
Access seems to be able to handle the quantity of detail re cords quite efficiently.
Those in attendance were given the opportunity to sign up for DOAR access to begin creating their budget reports. Ron is also teaching a DOAR Class monthly. The next class is February 2nd from 1-3 pm in the Computer Services Training Room, Admin. C all 885-2127 to sign up. Class graduates will also be given access to submit DOAR reports.