DaFIS is an electronic accounting system designed to achieve the objectives of the University Accounting Program. Specific procedures in DaFIS ensure proper accountability and compliance with university policies, and state and federal laws and regulations. The following passage from the University of California Accounting Manual (University Accounting Program, Section A-000-4) describes the purpose of the accounting program: “The University of California maintains and operates a comprehensive accounting program in order to meet its stewardship responsibilities and to provide management information to all levels of the university’s administration, as well as to state and.