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SLGS afe. 10/26/09 – Present. SLGSafe Timeline. 10/26/2009 – New version of SLGSafe web application is introduced 12/18/2009 – Release 1.1 is moved into the production environment 06/24/2010 – Release 1.2 is moved into the production environment. SLGSafe Web Application.
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SLGSafe 10/26/09 – Present
SLGSafe Timeline • 10/26/2009 – New version of SLGSafe web application is introduced • 12/18/2009 – Release 1.1 is moved into the production environment • 06/24/2010 – Release 1.2 is moved into the production environment
SLGSafe Web Application • Retained much of the functionality that investors appreciated in the former version of SLGSafe • Delivered enhanced capabilities based on investor feedback, including new reports, data fields, and transaction functions • Improved look and feel to be more consistent with Treasury Direct’s styling
SLGSafe Release 1.1 • Primary focus revolved around improvements to internal reports and functions that support both internal and external customers.
SLGSafe Release 1.2 • A substantial portion of this release was dedicated to enhancing reports based on recommendations received from SLGSafe users.
Customer Survey In the spring of 2010 OPDA conducted a customer satisfaction survey for Government Agency Investment Services System (GAISS). Overall results related to both customer service and the SLGSafe system were positive.
What you like most: • Very Secure • User friendly • Being able to process SLGS on line • New tab set-up is easier than the old layout
What you like most: • Auto fill feature when information is same as trustee • Automated • Uploading SLGS with xml files • SLGS subscription application is quicker
What you like least: • Have to enter the same information multiple times • Lack of ability to print to pdf • Payment report only allows to view up to 15 days • No bank reference # on payment report • Would like to have the ability to upload from Excel
What you like least: • Demand deposit redemption confirmations don’t list amounts being redeemed • What to put for security type and description • Difficulty interpreting rate table • Day count issue
Report Enhancements Release 1.1 • Payment Report is now available in pdf format Release 1.2 • Subscription review available in pdf format • Payment report was increased from 15 days to 31 days • Bank reference # is added to the Payment Report
Report Enhancements • Release 1.2 • More reports available in pdf format • Demand Deposit Redemption Confirmation • SLGSafe Demand Activity Report • Early Redemption Simulation Report • Early Redemption Confirmation
Security Type & Description Auto filled Not Required
Complete Demand Deposit Redemptions • Due to the nature of demand deposits, complete redemption amounts are not known until the redemption date. Therefore, the redemption amount requested on the redemption confirmation is shown as $0.00.
Partial Demand Deposit Redemptions • When requesting a partial redemption of a demand deposit, the redemption amount requested does appear on the redemption confirmation.
Rate Tables 101 • If you have trouble understanding the SLGS rate table, there is some guidance available to help.
Rate Tables 101 Click here for a detailed interpretation of the SLGS Rate Table
How To Count Days • Interest bearing time deposits must be held for at least 30 days. • After the first 30 days, you then begin to count by months.
Examples for Counting Days Issue Date of 1/1/11 Issue date of 2/1/11 Interest Bearing C of I must be held for at least 30 Days – 03/03/11 Securities Maturing between 03/02/11 and 03/31/11 would be in the 00-01 bucket. Eligible for 2 month bucket on 04/01/11 • Interest Bearing C of I must be held for at least 30 Days – 01/31/11 • Securities Maturing between 01/31/11 and 02/28/11 would be in the 00-01 bucket. • Eligible for 2 month bucket on 03/01/11
Panel of Experts • Mitzie Johnson – Accountant, Accounting & Reporting Team, Special Investments Branch • Tonya Hill – SPGS Analyst, Processing & Customer Service Team, Special Investments Branch • David Whipkey – Accountant, Systems Support Branch
Contact Information OPDA-SIB@bpd.treas.gov Phone: (304)-480-5299 Fax: (304)-480-5277 Password resets: (304)-480-7777