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This week in history: On June 28, 1969, a series of violent confrontations between police and gay rights activists began outside the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City. The uprising helped launch an international gay rights movement.
OCFO Job Announcements
No openings this week. To feature an opening in the next Week in Review, use the OCFO Week in Review submissions form.
New: Be Sure to Code Your Timesheet Properly for the July 4th Independence Holiday
July 1st Early Dismissal
On Thursday, June 30, Administrator Carnahan authorized the Heads of Services and Staff Offices -- in cases where such action did not have a disruptive effect on work -- to grant an early dismissal on July 1, 2022. GSA employees were excused from duty up to 3 hours prior to their normal departure time. Please see details below for how to apply the correct code to your timecard.
Employees are to record the early dismissal on July 1 as administrative leave ("084 - Other Paid Absences") in HR Links.
July 4th Holiday
Monday, July 4th is a legal public holiday for pay and leave purposes for all federal employees.
Full-time and part-time employees scheduled to work on Monday, July 4, 2022, are excused from duty and are entitled to holiday pay. Employees on a standard or flexible schedule are provided with 8 hours of holiday pay. Employees on a compressed schedule are provided holiday pay for the number of hours they would have been scheduled to work on that day (i.e., 8, 9, 10, or 12 hours).
Employees who are not scheduled to work on Monday, July 4, 2022, will receive an in-lieu-of holiday. For most employees, this in-lieu-of holiday will be July 1, 2022.
To record holiday time off, use the Time Reporting Code "002-Holiday Observed.” Do not place any information into the “Additional TRC,” “Labor Code” or “Task Code” fields.
Be sure your timesheet accurately reflects your holiday time off. Please direct questions in timesheet reporting to your HR point of contact.
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New: OCFO Town Hall - July 13 @ 2:30 p.m. Eastern
Join OCFO leaders on Wednesday, July 13, for a town hall to welcome our new CFO. Check your calendars for the invite or add the event to your calendar.
This town hall will be streamed on Google Meet starting at 2:30 p.m. Eastern, and live closed captioning will be available. Submit your questions in advance.
Video streaming tip: Connect to the live stream using your internet connection, not GSA's VPN or VDI.
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Reminder: Join GSA's Mentoring Program Mentor Pool
GSA supports a mentoring culture and mentoring as a developmental opportunity for employees. The GSA Mentoring Program is actively seeking employees and supervisors who are willing to help others by passing along their knowledge, wisdom and, guidance.
Joining the pool of mentors is quick and easy, only requiring a few steps in GSA Online University (OLU). You can even select where and how you would like to participate.
Interested but not ready to sign up? The program is offering one more information session on Thursday July 7. You can also direct any questions to Wendy Cobb, the mentoring program manager.
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Reminder: Mandatory Security and Privacy Awareness Training Due July 22
Mandatory Security and Privacy Awareness training is now available in Online University. Learn to handle cyber threats, protect sensitive information, and comply with GSA’s security policies.
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Reminder: Virtual Chats with the Administrator and Deputy Administrator
The Office of Strategic Communication is offering virtual coffees (or teas) on a rolling basis to meet with Administrator Robin Carnahan and Deputy Administrator Katy Kale. Sign up here if you’re interested. Additional sessions may be added or group sizes adjusted, depending on the level of interest.
ICYMI: This Week's Messages from GSA Leadership
No messages this week. Check out the Messages from Leadership page on InSite, where you can find past messages from GSA leaders.
New: OCFO Quarterly Newsletter Now Available
Check out the Q3 newsletter to read more about OCFO's accomplishments, catch up on what the other two-letter offices are doing, and learn about your colleagues' towns! Have feedback on the newsletter? Share it through the OCFO Quarterly Newsletter survey.
Reminder: Watch the June 16 Town Hall Recording and Sign Up for the OCFO Equity Team!
For those of you who couldn’t attend the June 16 town hall, the recording, slide deck, and transcript of the meeting are all now available.
Ready to sign up to join the OCFO Equity Team? Fill out this Google Form today.
If you haven't already done so, please take a few minutes to share your feedback on the town hall by completing this post-event questionnaire.
FEVS Fever: Week 5
After 4 weeks, the Office of Audit Management and Accountability has crossed the 100% participation finish line! Congrats, BA!
If you haven't already taken the FEVS, search your inbox for an email from EVGS@opm.gov to complete the survey today. Questions? Check out these frequently asked questions or reach out to your office’s FEVS champion.
If you've taken the FEVS, remember to respond to the poll by July 15!
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.
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. To recognize one (or more) of your peers in the next Week in Review, use the OCFO Shout Outs Google Form. |
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Shout out to Jill Randall (BA)!
I am ensuring that OCFO is aware of our talented colleague Jill. She saw a need for a very simplistic presentation explaining our ICATS Documentation Submission Form for all users. She took the initiative to develop an incredible presentation guiding users on the various audit-type submissions. The video is less than 10 minutes, saving time from experimentation with the form or reading the guide. We will have this fantastic presentation linked to our web page, hopefully soon.
Submitted by: Les Painter (BA)
Shout out to Torado Avent (BR4B) and Charles Brown (BR4F)!
Congratulations to Zone 4’s Torado Avent, Building Operations Division, and Charles Brown, Financial Management Division, for being recognized by NCR’s Office of Acquisition at their awards event. The Office of Acquisition took the time to recognize staff outside their organization for going the extra mile, being the Best Team Player and Stand out Performer.
Submitted by: Georgia Davis-Leggett (BR4)
Shout out to Chantelle Lim (B-C) and Les Painter (BA)!
Kudos to Chantelle and Les for giving a great demo of their "ICATS Bot"! It's an excellent use of RPA to improve a tedious, manual process and they teamed up to give an awesome presentation on how they developed the automation and the impact its had. Thanks for a inspiring the 190 other feds across the government who attended!
Submitted by: Gabrielle Perret (BGR)
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Shout out to Mike Wano (BIC)!
Big shout out to Magic Mike Wano for going above and beyond assisting the OCFO Analytics Community of Practice Datathon team with identifying source data. Without his BI wizardry and willingness to help our the datathon core team it would have been difficult to kick off the next iteration of the datathon as scheduled. Thanks, Mike!
Submitted by: Mike Veres (BR3F)
Shout out to Steve Mauser (BGF)!
It wasn't until Steve began training me on his monthly accrual process that I gained a greater respect and appreciation for the amount of work that he does throughout the month to ensure that accruals are captured correctly. His attention to detail and thoroughness deserve to be recognized, as he goes above and beyond so that our financial reporting is accurate. Thank you, Steve, for sharing your knowledge and always working to improve our process!
Submitted by: Kristin Williamson (BGF)
GSA's new Online University is here and, with it, new mandatory training deadlines. Visit the Mandatory Training page on GSA's InSite for due dates and watch the Announcements section for training reminders.
Looking for enterprise-wide training opportunities? Check out the FY22 course list.
New: Register for Treasury's 2022 Government Financial Management Conference
Treasury’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service is pleased to announce that the 2022 Government Financial Management Conference (GFMC) is open for registration. The GFMC is a free virtual conference which provides up to 10 NASBA continuing professional education (CPE) credits. All educational sessions will be led by federal financial management experts and select business partners.
To learn more about the conference, which will take place August 24-25, 2022, visit the GFMC site. To register, visit: https://cvent.me/18Woo2. Registration closes on Friday, August 19, 2022.
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New: GSA IT Tech Training
Sign up for these upcoming tech training classes.
Get to know Google Sheets (August 17) - Learn what Google Sheets are and why you’d use them. Covers creating a Google spreadsheet, settings, menus, appearance and use. Also covers sharing, version history, and creating multiple sheets in a workbook.
Learn how to use DocuSign (July 14) - DocuSign is GSA's Digital Signature Solution (DSS). DSS allows you to efficiently sign, or send documents to be signed. This introductory, instructor-led training consists of a slide presentation, DocuSign sending and signing demonstrations, and Q&A. Any GSA employee is welcome to attend.
Find the right tool for virtual meetings (July 18)- Google Meet, Webex, and Zoom for Government - how do you select the best online meeting tool for your event? While Google Meet is GSA's standard meeting platform, Zoom or WebEx might offer unique tools or features you really need.
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Reminder: Continuous Leadership Journey - Credibility
This month's CLJ provides resources for bolstering your credibility.
Videos
Inspiring with Integrity and Credibility (3 minutes):
People are inspired when they trust their leaders and are mobilized by common goals. When you strive for inspirational leadership, you demonstrate credibility and create a community with a shared vision.
How to Bolster Credibility (2 minutes):
When thinking about credibility, always assume you don’t have enough of it. You can bolster credibility by calling out the concerns and interests of your audience; leveraging “substitute experts” who stand in for you; and finding ambassadors who will do some of the persuasion on your behalf.
The Importance of Authenticity and Credibility (2 minutes):
Today's customers want to know that service providers have their back, represent their best interests, and can be trusted.
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Personal Power and Credibility (30 minutes):
People may comply, rebel, resist, or gripe about those in authority, but there is a reason and purpose for such positional power. This course focuses on the power that comes with being credible and trustworthy.
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Reminder: Learn How to Use the New Online University
The new Online University (OLU) is live, but are you hip to all its latest features?
Whether you’re an employee or a supervisor, you can get the scoop on the new OLU in this live training:
Employees - Access courses, transcripts, and the new mentoring feature
Supervisors - View your team, assign training, run reports, and more
Limited seats are available. To save your spot, go to the 🔍 Find Learning icon on OLU's welcome page, and type in Introduction to OLU.
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