You must complete a Systems Access Request Application (SARA) form to access BFS, BAIRS, BIS, Student Awards (DSAS), Campus Accounts Receivable (CARS), Payroll (PPS), Travel & Entertainment, and Business to Business (UC Buyer roles).

New Employees:  In order to use SARA, a user must have an employee id and be listed on CalNet. The CalNet record must include the user’s current department, department address, user’s phone number, and email address. If you are a new employee, we recommend you complete the form(s) with your manager, so that you understand what roles and responsibilities you will have in these systems. SARA is not able to recognize affiliate ids at this time. Affiliates or their managers should contact the system security administrators for instructions.

Turnaround Time:  After the form(s) have reached the central security administrators, you should receive confirmation of your access in 4-5 business days. The 4-5 business day turnaround dates from receipt by the security administration unit does not include review by the control unit or Budget Office which may be required (depending on requested access - see the instructions).

Training: Training is REQUIRED to receive access to the Temporary Budget, Permanent Budget, Position Resource Tracking, Five Field Validation maintenance, and Soft Lien Journal roles in BFS and for DSAS and Travel system users. Training is strongly recommended for all applications and roles. You can sign up for classes in ICE.

For more information on BFS Security, please visit the Controller’s Office - BFS Security web page at http://controller.berkeley.edu/BFSGL/indexBFSGL.htm. If you have any further questions, please contact BFS Security at 642-2354 or secbfs@berkeley.edu.