What is FOAPAL?
FOAPAL is the Banner equivalent of the FRS 10-digit account.  The six elements of FOAPAL are:

• 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 and is responsible for managing funds. It reflects the current University organization structure.
• Account - identifies the type of activity, such as revenue and expense. The object code in the FRS system is similar to the new Account code. Click here for a list of account codes.
• Program - identifies the purpose of the related financial transactions, within the context of the University’s major activities, such as instruction, research, public service, etc.
• Activity – Optional; To be defined at a later date.
• Location – Optional; To be defined at a later date.

To learn more about the Banner FOAPAL, please check out our PowerPoint Presentation. Login with your USFconnect username and password.

How do I find my FOAPAL codes?

• FOAP Lookup Utilities – Access the FOAP lookup utilities via our intraweb site.
  To find the Banner equivalent of your FRS account number, please use the FOAP Lookup Utilties.
  
• Business & Finance Contact – Please contact Ivy Efendioglu at ivy@usfca.edu if you have questions.