New! Code Your Timesheets Properly for the Columbus Day Holiday
This year Columbus Day falls on Monday, October 10, 2022.
Full-time and part-time employees scheduled to work on Monday, October 10, 2022, are excused from duty and entitled to holiday pay.
Employees on a standard or a flexible schedule are provided with 8 hours of holiday pay.
Employees on a compressed schedule are provided with holiday pay for the number of hours they would have been scheduled to work on that day.
Some full-time employees may not be scheduled to work on Monday, the calendar holiday. If you are in this group, you are instead eligible for an “in-lieu-of holiday.” The in-lieu-of holiday will be the last workday immediately preceding October 10. For most employees, the in-lieu-of holiday will be observed on Friday, October 7, 2022.
To record holiday time off, use the Time Reporting Code "002-Holiday Observed.”
You can reach out to your HR contact or the timekeeping helpdesk with questions.
Save the Date: Agency-wide Town Hall
What: A virtual town hall to discuss GSA's sustainability-related efforts, the Inflation Reduction Act, and other updates
When: Thursday, October 20, from 2-3 p.m., Eastern [add to your calendar]
More info: Submit any questions you have in advance by October 3. Starting October 4, you'll have a chance to vote on the submitted questions. This town hall will be streamed on Zoom, and live closed captioning will be available.
Video streaming tip: Connect to the live stream using your internet connection, not GSA's VPN.
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Get Ready for Performance Closeout
Get a head start on your end-of-year performance closeout by checking out these trainings and job aids from the Office of Human Resource Management:
Job Aids
- Performance Planning
- Performance End of Year
- Giving and Receiving Feedback on Performance
- Writing Strong Accomplishment Narratives
Trainings (register via Online University)
- Performance Management Training for Supervisors & Managers (October 13 and 26)
- Employee Self-assessments (October 18)
FY22 performance appraisals and FY23 performance plans must be discussed and completed in HR Links by November 14.
Don't Wait — Mandatory Training Due October 31!
Due Monday, October 31:
- Accountability for GSA Property
- Continuity of Operations Awareness
- Enhancing Customer Experience
- Ethics
- Telework and Remote Work
- Records Management
These courses are now available in Online University.
Training 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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ICYMI: This Week's Messages from GSA Leadership
10/5: Administrator Carnahan provides a recap of her busy summer
10/4: Administrator Carnahan announces the winners of GSA's 2022 CX Award
10/4: Deputy Administrator Katy Kale shares FEMA and CBP deployment opportunities
10/3: Chief Information Officer David Shive provides tips for keeping your identity and information safe in recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Check out the Messages from Leadership page on InSite, where you can find past messages from GSA leaders.
New! Join the Engagement Team for Some New Fiscal Year Fun
Join us in celebration of the new fiscal year for the first OCFO-wide virtual event of FY 2023, presented by the OCFO Engagement Team. The event takes place on Tuesday, October 25 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern. We’ve planned a Legends of the Hidden Temple-style competition, based on the 90’s Nickelodeon game show. We will establish teams in advance, so please complete the interest form by Friday, October 14 if you plan to participate.
Email the Engagement Team if you have questions or are interested in becoming a member.
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New! October Article Club: Managing the Distraction-Focus Paradox
The OCFO Article Club will be meeting Wednesday, October 19, from 12–1 p.m. Eastern to Managing the Distraction-Focus Paradox.
Read the article and join the discussion by Google Meet or by phone at 929-266-1158 (PIN: 457205054).
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Poll Results: 👍 or 👎?
Last week, we asked: How do you feel about the updates to the Week in Review? The overwhelming response was "What changes?!"
Thanks so much for participating in the Week in Review poll. To share feedback about the Week in Review, send us an email or fill out the Week in Review survey. Have a great weekend!
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Prepare for G-Invoicing with Upcoming Training Sessions
In preparation for G-Invoicing, which GSA will begin implementing on October 1, the Office of Financial Management is offering the following G-Invoicing training sessions:
- Wednesday, October 12 - 9 to 10:30 a.m.
- Monday, October 17 - 2:30 to 4 p.m.
- Friday, October 28 - 9:30 to 11 a.m.
These training sessions will provide an overview of the G-Invoicing system and a demo of key features. Sign up today! Each session will be an hour and a half — one hour for content and a half hour for questions.
For more information about the G-Invoicing rollout, visit the G-Invoicing InSite page.
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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No shouts this week. Recognize a colleague or a group of colleagues next week by filling out the OCFO Shout Outs Google Form.
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.
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Tools for Accessible Visualizations
If you want to make sure your data visualizations are useful to a wider audience, think accessibility! Resources like Adobe's Contrast Checker will verify that your visualization meets minimum contrast recommendations for visual clarity, and the Color Blind Safe tool will ensure your colors are easily distinguishable.
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Visit the Mandatory Training page on GSA's InSite for mandatory training deadlines and watch the GSA News & Info section for training reminders.
Looking for enterprise-wide training? You'll find a selection of the month's offerings below or check out the Online University Events Calendar for a full slate of training opportunities.
October Enterprise-wide Training
Check out the Online University Events Calendar for more training opportunities.
Register Now for the Fall Forum
The Budget LoB Fall 2022 Virtual Forum will be held on October 17, 18, 19, and 20 (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs). Session registration pages are now open!
The Budget LoB Forum is a semi-annual conference dedicated to bringing together budget professionals and others interested in the work and products of the Budget LoB, with a focus on growing your individual skills and making your organization more efficient and effective. This year's line-up features a number of budget trainings, career development discussions, and demos of budget community solutions from Budget LoB partners.
If special accommodations are necessary for you to attend the forum, send an e-mail to BudgetLoB@ed.gov by October 3. Please specify your particular need in the e-mail.
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Registration Now Open for the Joint Financial Management Improvement Program
The Joint Financial Management Improvement Program (JFMIP), a cooperative undertaking of the Treasury, GAO, OMB, and OPM, will hold its JFMIPVirtualsm conference on November 17, from 9:00–4:15 p.m.
JFMIP provides a forum for those in the federal financial management community to learn about current issues, exchange knowledge, and share experiences in improving financial management operations and policies
This free virtual event will provide up to 4.5 NASBA CPE credits.
Preview the event schedule and register today!
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