FOAPAL, an acronym for Fund, Organization, Account, Program, Activity and Location, is the account code structure in Banner, the University's Administrative System suite.
Below is a description of the six elements of FOAPAL in the order in which they appear:
- Fund - the source from which the funds are drawn. Fund groups include: Unrestricted Funds, Restricted Funds, Student Loan Funds, Endowment Funds, Plant Funds, Agency Funds.
- Organization - identifies the school/college/division/department responsible for managing funds. It reflects the current University organization structure.
- Account - identifies the type of activity, such as revenue and expense. This code describes the basic accounting classification. Click here for a list of account codes.
- Program - indicates the purpose of the related financial transaction, within the context of the University’s major activities, such as instruction, research, public service, etc.
- Activity – Optional; Activity is reserved for departmental use. A code may be established for cost-centering purposes. Please contact Ivy Efendioglu for an account code request.
- Location – Optional; Not currently used as USF.
To learn more about the Banner FOAPAL, you may download a copy of a PowerPoint Presentation. You will need your USFConnect username and password to log in. Please contact Ivy Efendioglu at x2731 if you have questions.
