PMS Project Management System (PMS) is an integral feature within the Government Smart Administration System (GSAS), functioning as a standalone system dedicated to efficiently managing projects within government operations. PMS streamlines project planning, execution, and monitoring, enhancing productivity and transparency. PMS Dashboard Using the PMS Total Dashboard Follow this guide to access and use the Project Management System (PMS) dashboard in GSAS. The dashboard helps you review project status, budgets, sectors, tasks, priority projects, development partner funding, approvals, programs, activity logs, timesheets, and employment reports. How it works: Open PMS from the GSAS menu, review the dashboard tabs, use filters to narrow project information, export reports when needed, and use the left-side menu to manage project-related work. Guideline 1 Open PMS From the GSAS top menu, click PMS . Confirm that the Dashboard page opens and that you can see the dashboard tabs and project summary cards. Guideline 2 Review the status summary On the Status tab, review the colored cards in the Overall status summary . These cards show the number of projects by status, including total projects, on track, mostly on track, delayed, completed, planning, and on hold. Use the project table and chart below the cards to compare the status count with the project list and progress percentages. Tip: The dashboard only shows project information available to your user role and permissions. If a project is missing, confirm that you have been added as a creator, stakeholder, collaborator, developer, manager, or other authorized role. Guideline 3 Export dashboard data Use the Export buttons in the top right corner of the dashboard to download project information. Click  Excel when you need a spreadsheet for analysis, or click PDF when you need a fixed report for sharing or filing. Guideline 4 Use the Status tab Click Status to return to the main project status view. Use this tab for a quick progress check across multiple projects. Guideline 5 Review project budgets Click Budget to review financial performance. Use the summary cards to compare the total, paid, and unpaid project budgets. Review the project table to see budget details by project. Total project budget : The full approved or recorded budget across the projects is displayed. Total paid budget : The amount already paid or marked as used. Total unpaid budget : The remaining amount that has not yet been paid. Guideline 6 Filter projects by sector Click Sector , then use the Project by sector dropdown to filter projects by sector. Select  all to return to the full list. Guideline 7 Review tasks and deliverables Click Task overview to review the task and deliverable status for each project. Use this view to identify work that is pending, in progress, delayed, or completed. Guideline 8 Open Priority projects Click Priority projects to focus on projects that require closer attention. Use this area to organize projects by priority type, such as budget, risk, impact, or dependency. Guideline 9 Review the priority matrix In the Priority projects area, open the Filter View dropdown. Select the matrix view you want to review, such as Budget , Risk , Impact , or Dependency . Budget : Use this view to focus on budget-related priority items. Risk : Use this view to identify projects that may need risk follow-up. Impact : Use this view to track projects with important expected outcomes. Dependency : Use this view to monitor projects that depend on other activities, teams, or programs. Guideline 10 Create a new priority list Click New Priority to create a custom priority list. Enter a clear priority name, then click  Save . Guideline 11 Assign standalone projects to a priority After creating or selecting a priority list, click Assign Projects (11.1) . In the assignment window, keep the  Projects tab selected (11.2) , then tick the checkbox beside each project you want to add. Click Assign to save the selected projects to the priority list. Use this to assign a whole program instead. If you want the priority list to track an entire program, open the Programs tab in the same assignment window, select the program, then click Assign . Guideline 12 Review Development partner funding Click the Development partner to review the funding information by partner. Use this section to check each partner, the projects they fund, the funds used, total funds, and fund utilization. Guideline 13 Open My projects From the left-side menu, click My projects to view projects associated with your account. Use this page to view projects where you are the creator, stakeholder, collaborator, developer, project manager, or another assigned role. Guideline 14 Manage project approvals Open the Approvals menu to review pending approval items. Depending on your role, this section may include project plans, deliverables, reports, or projects awaiting your decision. Guideline 15 Search for projects Click Search project in the left-side menu (b) .  In case you have a project from different institutions, narrow down by selecting the institution you want to see  (a) . Use the search box to enter a keyword, project name, status, or other available project information. To narrow your search, click the filter option and select the parameters you want to use. After choosing the filters, click  Confirm . Use the selected filters from there (c) . Search tip: Start with the simplest information you have, such as the project name or status. Add more filters only when the results are too broad. Guideline 16 Review programs Click Programs in the left-side menu to view programs and the projects grouped under them. Use this page when projects share the same objective, sector, or category and need to be followed together. To create a new program, click New Program , enter the program name and description, then click Save . Guideline 17 Track project activity Click Activity logs to review project actions and changes. Use the available institution and date filters to narrow the activity history when auditing updates. Guideline 18 Record work time Click the Time  Sheet  to record project hours. Enter the date, worked hours, supporting document if required, and notes describing the work completed. Search by Week, User, or project to select which one you want to report to (a) . Export (b) a report as  PDF or Excel when needed. Save the entry so it can be reported to the project manager. Reminder: Record time consistently so project work records remain accurate and easy for managers to review. Guideline 19 Review employment reports Click Employment to access employment monitoring information linked to your projects. Review the dashboard by  Job Reported (a) or Workplace Learning (c) , then export (b) a report as  PDF or Excel when needed. Use the PMS dashboard regularly to keep project information, approvals, reports, and activity records up to date. - Work in progress                                                                                                                                                                               Check back soon for the finished version.