OCFO Job Announcements
No job announcements this week. To feature an opening in next week's Week in Review, use the OCFO Week in Review submissions form.
New: Agency-wide Town Hall on Oct. 28
On Thursday, October 28, from 2–3 p.m. Eastern, join Administrator Robin Carnahan and members of GSA’s leadership at a virtual town hall to discuss GSA’s priorities in fiscal year 2022.
This event will be streamed on Google Meet. Live closed captioning will be available through FedRelay.
Video Streaming Tip: Connect to the live stream using your internet connection, not GSA's VPN or VDI.
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New: IDEA Champions Program Accepting Applications for 2021-22
The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Champions Program is a new initiative offered by the Office of Civil Rights and the Office of Human Resources Management, in partnership with the senior advisor for equity. This cohort-based leadership development program — which is scheduled to kick off on December 7 — provides foundational training on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA), and teaches participants diversity facilitation skills.
All are encouraged to apply. The application period closes on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, and only the first 50 complete applications will be considered. To learn more about the program, including eligibility requirements and key program dates, visit the IDEA Champions Program InSite page.
If you have any questions about the IDEA Champions Program or the application process, send an email to IDEAChampions@gsa.gov.
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Update: Health Benefits Open Season Begins November 8
New! Plan Increases
The Office of Personnel Management announced that the overall average 2022 health benefit plan premiums will increase by an average of 2.4%, the second lowest increase in 24 years. Federal dental and vision plan premiums will also see increases -- averaging .81% for dental and .95% for vision.
Benefits Fair
A Virtual Benefits Fair will take place November 8–December 13. Register now to get access to plan information and brochures, visit carrier booths, watch videos, and participate in educational webinars when the fair opens on November 8.
To learn more about individual plans, visit the Virtual Benefits Fair during any one of the four live carrier chat days (Nov. 12, Nov. 19, Dec. 1, or Dec. 8) taking place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., EST.
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Coming Soon: The 2021 Employee Viewpoint Survey
It’s that time of the year again: time to take the 2021 Employee Viewpoint Survey (EVS), administered by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). The 2021 EVS will be available from November 1–December 3 to all eligible full-time and part-time GSA employees who were onboard as of April 30, 2021. Please be sure to check your email (don't forget the spam folder!) for the link from OPM.
The content of this year’s survey will be similar to 2020’s survey, with the addition of:
- Streamlined COVID-19 pandemic questions,
- Reentry items, and
- Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) questions.
If you have any questions pertaining to EVS, please email the GSA Engagement Team at GSAEngagement@gsa.gov.
New: Faces of OCFO - Highlighting Those Who Served
In recognition of Veterans Day, we're highlighting OCFO colleagues who served. If you have a story of service that you want to share, please fill out the Faces of OCFO form by Friday, November 5, 2021.
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Reminder: October Article Club - Efficiency and Productivity
The OCFO Article Club will be meeting Wednesday, October 27, from 12–1 p.m. Eastern to discuss efficiency and productivity.
Join by Google Meet at meet.google.com/ouq-inve-oph or by phone at 347-797-1990 PIN: 471 721 682#.
Update: Faces of OCFO - Share Your Favorite Chili Recipe!
The deadline for sharing your chili recipe has been extended! If you have one you'd like to share (and you don't mind being featured in the next Faces of OCFO), fill out this Google Form by Friday, November 12. All chilis are welcome (yes, even the ones with beans), so share your recipe today!
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Welcome to the OCFO Analytics Corner! Each week, the Analytics Community of Practice (A-CoP) team will be sharing events, training, resources, and more. Complete this Google Form to receive more information about the A-CoP or to get involved.
Have You Seen Our Surveys This Week?
We want to hear from you! New workshops are right around the corner and, to better help our participants, we have a few very short surveys for you. There are two workshops being planned by the Analytics Community of Practice on Presentation Skills and Google Apps Script. Don’t be shy, tell us what you need!
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Every week we will feature OCFO colleagues who have been recognized by their peers for their great work and character. This is a quick, easy, and fun way to acknowledge and thank one another. |
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No shout outs this week. To recognize one (or more) of your peers in next week's Week in Review, use the OCFO Shout Outs Google Form.
New: Aspiring SES Lunch and Learn
As a federal employee, aspiring to become a member of the Senior Executive Service (SES) may be in your near or long-term career goals. But where do you start? You may be wondering what it takes to be an SES member, and how the role of the SES shapes our government. This free virtual seminar will answer those questions and more.
Schedule (all sessions begin at noon Eastern time)
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 - full
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
To learn more and to register, visit OPM's Center for Leadership Development website.
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New: Updates To GSA Accounting Classification Codes
Do you find yourself wondering what the "rollup" is for your particular accounting dimension? The Accounting Classification Codes listing has been updated to include this information! Sometimes referred to as the "rollup," you'll now be able to view the corresponding Category, Class, Group, and Type for Program, Organization, and Activity codes.
If you have any questions about this latest enhancement to the website, please contact SSO Code Request.
Reminder: Fall 2021 Budget LoB Forum Kicks Off Next Week
The fall 2021 virtual Budget LoB Forum is scheduled for October 25–28, 2021, and registration is now open! Check out the event page and sign-up today (MAX.gov login required).
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Reminder: Registration Open for the Joint Financial Management Improvement Program
The Joint Financial Management Improvement Program (JFMIP) will hold a JFMIPVirtualsm webinar on November 17, 2021, from 12:00–4:45pm.
To learn more about the program and to register, visit https://cvent.me/OmBYzz. Registration will close on Friday, November 12.
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