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The next issue of the OCFO Week in Review
will be published on Friday, September 2
Less Than 2 Weeks Left — Mandatory Training Due August 31!
Due Wednesday, August 31
- Insider Threat Awareness and Reporting
- Internal Controls at GSA and You
- No FEAR Act
- Plain Language
These courses are now available in Online University.
Tip: To access your mandatory training, click on My Learning on the Online University home page. Once you're on the transcript page, click on the Open Curriculum button next to GSA 2022 Mandatory Refresher Training for Employees. On that page you'll find all the required training courses.
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New Tool Helps Employees Understand Evolving COVID-19 Protocols
In response to employee feedback, the agency has developed the GSA Facility COVID-19 Community Level Tool to help improve understanding of protocols related to symptom screening, mask wearing, and screening testing.
The tool, which utilizes CDC data and is updated each Friday, empowers employees to know before they go and arrive at a GSA facility with a clear understanding of COVID-19 protocols.
Using the tool is simple – select the facility you intend to enter, and all data will automatically populate. Remote employees not reporting to a duty station can find information about their area’s COVID-19 Community Level using the CDC’s COVID-19 County Check.
For questions or comments regarding this new tool, email safergsaworkforce@gsa.gov.
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Support the 2022 Feds Feed Families Campaign
This year’s 2022 Feds Feed Families campaign has launched. Visit USDA's Feds Feed Families page for helpful ways to participate!
GSA’s goal is to beat last year’s contribution and donate more than 130,000 pounds of food by the campaign’s close at the end of this month. Please consider getting involved and visit the FFF Hub to record your donations this year!
Since its inception, GSA employees have graciously donated more than 2 million pounds of food.
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ICYMI: This Week's Messages from GSA Leadership
8/17: The Administrator outlines what the recently signed Inflation Reduction Act means for GSA
8/17: Administrator Carnahan provides a TTS personnel update
8/16: Our CFO announces that the Pegasys team will be rejoining GSA
8/15: Deputy Administrator Katy Kale shares an update on the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force guidelines for being safe at work
Check out the Messages from Leadership page on InSite, where you can find past messages from GSA leaders.
New! OCFO Article Club: Leadership in Turbulent Times
The OCFO Article Club will be meeting Wednesday, August 24, from 12–1 p.m. Eastern. This month's topic is Doris Kearns Goodwin's Leadership in Turbulent Times, and we'll discuss a summary of the book. An audio summary can be found on GSA's Online University.
If the event isn't on your calendar, you can add it or join by Google Meet on August 24 at noon Eastern.
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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.
Predicting Purchased Tickets with FCS
The latest entry in a series of deep dives into practical uses of the FAS Cloud Services architecture that OCFO is adopting. Join Kevin Patrick as he demonstrates how FAS predicts purchased tickets and revenue within our own City Pair Program in TTL on Wednesday, August 24 at noon Eastern.
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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. 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 Natasha Schatzman (BG)!
A big THANK YOU to Natasha for always being there to support BGF and myself with any question or need we may have. This past week she has been a lifesaver with her input and feedback and just want to express how appreciative we are of the support!
Submitted by: Francie McCabe (BGF)
Visit the Mandatory Training page on GSA's InSite for mandatory training deadlines and watch the Announcements section for training reminders.
Looking for enterprise-wide training opportunities? Check out the FY22 course list.
New! Take Gmail to the Next Level
Are you overwhelmed by your inbox? Do all the recent changes to Gmail have your head spinning? If so, GSA IT's Gmail training is for you. Featuring a minute clinic that targets specific skills; mini modules to help you stay connected, save time, get organized, or reduce worry; and a full, 18-skill workout, this training has everything you need to use Gmail like a pro.
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New! Continuous Leadership Journey: Problem Solving
This month's CLJ provides resources for solving problems effectively. Sign up to take part in the facilitated conversation on Wednesday August 31 at 2 p.m. Eastern.
Videos
Using Problem Solving and Decision Making Skills (7 minutes)
Decision Making as a Skillful Collaboration (4.5 minutes)
Four Steps to Solving a Problem (3.5 minutes)
Course
Leading through Problem Solving and Decision Making (46 minutes)
Note: to access the videos and course, you will need to be logged into your Online University account before selecting the item link.
Upcoming Budget Line of Business Trainings & Events
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Training Opportunities from the Office of Civil Rights
The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) provides monthly training opportunities that are critical to GSA’s ongoing effort to create and foster a more equitable workplace. Register today for upcoming training opportunities. If you have questions or need to request an accommodation, contact OCR at ocr@gsa.gov.
Apply for the Data to Decisions Data Science Practitioner Training Cohort!
In this program, open to all GSA employees, you’ll build technical skills and learn how to create intuitive dashboards. The program includes:
- Thirteen data science classes to gain better business insights from data
- A capstone project to apply your skills to a real-world business problem
- Self-study with Python, SQL and Tableau to further your learning
Apply to participate by filling out this Google Form.
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Registration for Treasury's 2022 Government Financial Management Conference Closes Today
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 today, Friday, August 19, 2022.
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August Enterprise-wide Training Opportunities
Check out these enterprise-wide course offerings:
For a full listing of courses available this month and throughout the year, check out the enterprise-wide course offerings list.
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