Division of Finance Updates

IRIS 2025 Feature Set 2 (2025-FS2) Release Notes Added | 12/07/2025

On Saturday, December 6th, 2025, the IRIS Advanced Team implemented Feature Set 2025 2 (2025-FS2). Feature Set updates include enhancements to user-facing features that help users get the most out of the application and behind-the-scenes updates and defect fixes that help the application run at the speed and efficiency users require.

Documents detailing the items updated in this deployment can be found on the DOF Intranet SharePoint site at IRIS 2025 Feature Set 2 Release Notes [PDF] and IRIS 2025 Feature Set 2 Accessibility Notes.

Users who are unable to access this website may contact the DOF Webmaster to request assistance.

Expanded Payroll Services Option for the Employee Call Center | 11/24/2025

The Department of Administration is pleased to announce a new service option to the Division of Personnel’s Employee Call Center. The Employee Call Center is available to Executive Branch State of Alaska employees. The Employee Call Center is responsible for providing a wide range of information and referral services to new, current, and past employees. More information about the Employee Call Center can be found at https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/EPIC/employeecallcenter/  
  
The Division of Finance has partnered with the Division of Personnel to create a Payroll Services Help Desk to accept live calls routed from the Employee Call Center for all relevant payroll questions. This service option applies to State of Alaska employees with the following exceptions:

• Office of the Governor – Contact Danielle Henricksen or Donna Tollett
• Alaska Marine Highways Vessel Employees – Contact amhspayrollsupport@alaska.gov
• Legislative Branch – Contact personnelgroup@akleg.gov 
• Legislative Audit employees should contact their agency's payroll contact directly.
• Judicial Branch – Contact hrtimesheets@akcourts.gov

This extension of the Employee Call Center will be available on Monday, November 24th.

State Single Audit Quarterly Updates Posted | 10/21/2025

Quarterly updates to the All Audits Received, Delinquent Audits, and FY 2024 Audit Status Reports effective September 30, 2025 are available on the Single Audits Received webpage.

Federal Per Diem Rates FY 2026 | 10/01/2025

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has announced that the Federal per diem rates for Fiscal Year 2026, effective October 1, 2025, will remain unchanged from the FY 2025. You may review the updated reference document, State of Alaska Rates [PDF], on the Division of Finance Travel webpage.

IRIS 2025 Feature Set 1 (2025-FS1) Release Notes Added | 09/27/2025

On Saturday, September 27, 2025, the IRIS Advanced Team implemented Feature Set 2025 1 (2025-FS1). Feature Set updates include updates to user-facing features that help users get the most out of the application and behind-the-scenes updates and defect fixes that help the application run at the speed and efficiency users require.

A document detailing the items updated in this deployment can be found on the DOF Intranet SharePoint site at IRIS 2025 Feature Set 1 Release Notes [PDF], users who are unable to access this website may contact the DOF Webmaster to request assistance.

2025 State of Alaska Audit Guide Now Available | 08/08/2025

The 2025 version of the State of Alaska Audit Guide and Compliance Supplements are now available online. See the Audit Guides webpage for more information.

Statewide Travel Office Cost Savings Analysis Report | 07/30/2025

The Fiscal Year 2025 Statewide Travel Office Cost Savings Analysis report has been posted with fourth quarter data. We are pleased to report that the net calculated benefit of using E-Travel Contracts has resulted in a savings of over $2.7 million for the State of Alaska in Fiscal Year 2025.

Updated ALDER Affidavit and Security Request Form Posted | 07/11/2025

A new version of the ALDER User Affidavit and Security Request Form [XLSX] is now available on the DOF website, located on both the ALDER and Forms homepages.

This updated form is now in Excel format and replaces the previous PDF version. It includes helpful informational text next to each selection to guide users through the process. Based on the user's selections, the form generates a signature page.

After completing the form:

1. Submit the signature page to your department’s ALDER security contact for approval.
2. Once approved, the security contact will forward the signed form to the DOF Systems Security Team for processing.

Updated Health Insurance Contribution Rates and Payroll Calculation Sheet have been posted | 07/08/2025

The updated health insurance contribution rates and payroll calculation sheet have been posted, effective 07/01/2025.

IRIS Re-Appropriation Digest (RAD) has been posted | 07/01/2025

The IRIS Re-Appropriation Digest (RAD) has been updated. The document can be found here: IRIS Re-Appropriation Digest (RAD), or on the manuals section of the webpage.

Salary Schedules Posted | 06/30/2025

Salary schedules effective July 1, 2025 have been posted for the following bargaining units. Please visit the the Salary Schedules webpage for updated schedules.

• PSEA Public Safety Officers (AA)
• PSEA Airport Police & Fire Officers (AP)
• National Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association (BB)
• Master's, Mates & Pilots (CC)
• Executive Branch Employees Excluded from Existing Units (EE)
• ACOA Correctional Officers Unit (GC)
• ASEA General Government (GG/GP)
• ASEA General Government (GY/GZ)
• CEA Confidential Employees (KK)
• LTC Labor, Trades & Crafts (LL)
• Inlandboatmen's Union (MM)
• APEA Supervisory (SS)
• Alaska Vocational Technical Teacher Association (TA)
• Teachers' Association of Mt. Edgecumbe (TM)
• Alaska Aerospace Corporation (XA)
• Partially Exempt & Exempt Executive Branch Employees (XE)
• Postsecondary Education Employees (XE)
• Judicial Branch Exempt Employees (XJ)
• Judicial Branch Judges (XJ)
• Legislative Branch Employees (XL)

IRIS HRM Reference - Licenses (Telework, CDL) | 06/28/2025

Guidance documents have been published for the use of the Licenses and Certifications section of IRIS HRM to track employee Telework Agreements and Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDL).

References include:

• MEILCD and LCNS Job Aid [PDF] (SOA Only)
• Licenses and Certifications (LCNS) Transaction Map [PDF] (SOA Only)

Alaska Administrative Manual Update, Transmittal 111 | 06/19/2025

Transmittal #111 to the Alaska Administrative Manual was issued and is effective July 1, 2025.

• Revised Accounting
  • AAM 55 — Capital Assets
    • Threshold for Capitalizing Capital Assets (55.025)
• Revised Payroll
  • AAM 230 — Accounting and Control
    • Payroll Cost Controls (230.040)

FY 2023-2025 SWCAP Reports Posted | 06/12/2025

The State of Alaska Statewide Cost Allocation Plan (SWCAP) reports for Fiscal Year 2023, 2024, and 2025 are now available online. You may view the current and previous year's reports online.

Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (FY 2024) | 05/14/2025

The State of Alaska Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2024 is now available. Also available is an updated document for the Available Balance in the Constitutional Budget Reserve Fund [PDF].

Statewide Travel Office Cost Savings Analysis Report | 04/24/2025

The Fiscal Year 2025 Statewide Travel Office Cost Savings Analysis report has been posted with third quarter data. We are pleased to report that the net calculated benefit of using E-Travel Contracts has resulted in a savings of over $2.1 million for the State of Alaska in Fiscal Year 2025.

Questions or comments about this report may be addressed to Julie Stafford, the State E-Travel Manager.

Statewide Travel Office Cost Savings Analysis Report | 02/18/2025

The Fiscal Year 2025 Statewide Travel Office Cost Savings Analysis report has been posted with second quarter data. We are pleased to report that the net calculated benefit of using E-Travel Contracts has resulted in a savings of over $1.4 million for the State of Alaska in Fiscal Year 2025.

Questions or comments about this report may be addressed to Julie Stafford, the State E-Travel Manager.

Compensation & Travel Report of Executive Positions | 01/30/2025

The State of Alaska Compensation & Travel Report of Executive Positions for Calendar Year 2024 is now available online. You may view the current and previous years' reports online.

FY 2020-2022 SWCAP Reports Posted | 01/17/2025

The State of Alaska Statewide Cost Allocation Plan (SWCAP) reports for Fiscal Year 2020, 2021, and 2022 are now available online. You may view the current and previous year's reports online.

State Single Audit Quarterly Updates Posted | 01/13/2025

Quarterly updates to the All Audits Received, FY 2024 Audit Status, FY 2023 Audit Status, and Delinquent Audits Reports effective December 31, 2024 are available on the Single Audits Received webpage.

Tax Status Letters Updated | 01/06/2025

The State of Alaska State Sales Tax Exemption [PDF] and State Taxpayer ID Number [PDF] Response Letters have been updated online. These letters and other Tax Information can be found on the Accounting-Tax Information webpage.

The letter versions posted on the web do not include signature images. If a signed version of either letter is required, please contact the DOA DOF Webmaster for assistance.

Mileage Rate Updates | 12/31/2024

Effective January 1, 2025, the standard mileage rates for the use of a privately owned vehicles, including airplanes, motorcycles, and moves have all been updated per mile driven for business. The following reference documents/forms have been updated to reflect the new mileage rate:

• Privately Owned Vehicle Rates [PDF]
• Travel Authorization Form with Linked Travel Request [XLTM]
  • Macro-Free Excel Workbook [XLSX]
• Mileage Form [XLSX]
• Moving Expense Reimbursement Payroll Report [XLSX]

IRIS 2024 Feature Set 2 (2024-FS2-3) Release Notes Added | 12/22/2024

On Saturday, December 21, 2024, the IRIS Advanced Team implemented Feature Set 2024 2 and 3 (2024-FS2/3). Feature Set updates include updates to user-facing features that help users get the most out of the application and behind-the-scenes updates and defect fixes that help the application run at the speed and efficiency users require.

A document detailing the items updated in this deployment can be found on the DOF Intranet SharePoint site at IRIS 2024 Feature Set 2/3 Release Notes [PDF], users who are unable to access this website may contact the DOF Webmaster to request assistance.

Alaska Administrative Manual Update, Transmittal 110 | 12/06/2024

Transmittal #110 to the Alaska Administrative Manual was issued and is effective December 1, 2024.

• Revised Accounting
  • AAM 55 — Capital Assets
    • Threshold for Capitalizing Capital Assets (55.025)

Statewide Travel Office Cost Savings Analysis Report | 10/30/2024

The Fiscal Year 2025 Statewide Travel Office Cost Savings Analysis report has been posted with first quarter data. We are pleased to report that the net calculated benefit of using E-Travel Contracts has resulted in a savings of over $800,000 for the State of Alaska in Fiscal Year 2025.

Questions or comments about this report may be addressed to Julie Stafford, the State E-Travel Manager.

State Single Audit Quarterly Updates Posted | 10/21/2024

Quarterly updates to the All Audits Received, FY 2023 Audit Status and Delinquent Audits Reports effective September 30, 2024 are available on the Single Audits Received webpage.

IRIS 2024 Feature Set 1 (2024-FS1.5) Release Notes Added | 09/29/2024

On Saturday, September 28, 2024, the IRIS Advanced Team implemented Feature Set 2024 1.5 (2024-FS1.5). Feature Set updates include updates to user-facing features that help users get the most out of the application and behind-the-scenes updates and defect fixes that help the application run at the speed and efficiency users require.

A document detailing the items updated in this deployment can be found on the DOF Intranet SharePoint site at IRIS 2024 Feature Set 1 Release Notes [PDF], users who are unable to access this website may contact the DOF Webmaster to request assistance.

Federal Per Diem Rate Increase | 09/12/2024

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has announced updated Federal per diem rates, which will take effect on October 1, 2024. You may review the updated reference document, State of Alaska Rates [PDF], on the Division of Finance Travel webpage.

Statewide Travel Office Cost Savings Analysis Report | 08/06/2024

The Fiscal Year 2024 Statewide Travel Office Cost Savings Analysis report has been posted with fourth quarter data. We are pleased to report that the net calculated benefit of using E-Travel Contracts has resulted in a savings of over $2.7 million for the State of Alaska in Fiscal Year 2024.

Questions or comments about this report may be addressed to Julie Stafford, the State E-Travel Manager.

State Single Audit Quarterly Updates Posted | 07/22/2024

Quarterly updates to the All Audits Received, FY 2023 Audit Status and Delinquent Audits Reports effective June 30, 2024 are available on the Single Audits Received webpage.

2024 State of Alaska Audit Guide Now Available | 07/16/2024

The 2024 version of the State of Alaska Audit Guide and Compliance Supplements are now available online. See the Audit Guides webpage for more information.