The 2023 Feds Feed Families Summer Campaign is in Full Swing
The annual Feds Feed Families (FFF) campaign encourages employees from all federal departments and agencies to give in-kind contributions — food, services, and time — to food banks and pantries. Since its inception, GSA employees have graciously donated more than two million pounds of food.
GSA's participation in Feds Feed Families is critical during these challenging summer months, when food pantries traditionally see a decrease in donations and increase in need, and nearly 30 million children who receive free and reduced-price meals during the school year find themselves with limited support. Do you want to help the cause? GSA is looking for FFF champion volunteers to serve as sources of inspiration, motivate their colleagues to voluntarily participate, and help organize virtual and in-person events.
If you are interested in becoming a GSA champion, please fill out this short Google Form.
To learn more about other ways you can get involved, visit the FFF hub and check out the FFF events page.
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ICYMI: Messages from GSA Leadership
July 27th: Associate Administrator Exodie Roe III announces GSA's A+ grade from the Small Business Administration
July 27th: Deputy Administrator Katy Kale shared an OCFO leadership update
July 25th: Administrator Carnahan shares annual Equal Employment Opportunity policy information
July 24th: The administrator announces the departure of GSA's general counsel, Arpit Garg
No new messages this week. Check out the Messages from Leadership page on InSite, where you can find past messages from GSA leaders.
New! August is OCFO Wellness Month!
The OCFO Engagement Team has organized a variety of wellness activities to bring awareness to the importance of prioritizing mental, physical and emotional health. Whether you join the meditation session led by the Mindful GSA Community of Practice, venture outdoors to complete the scavenger hunt, or thank a peer on Grati-Tuesday, thought has been carefully given to provide something meaningful for everyone. You don’t want to miss it, so be on the lookout for an email from Nimisha next week with more details!
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Reminder! Check Out This Quarter's Newsletter!
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!
Have feedback on the newsletter? Share it through the OCFO Quarterly Newsletter survey.
Reminder! Sign up for August and September Lunches with OCFO Leaders Today
Missed out on the first three lunches with OCFO leaders? Don't worry, there are still opportunities to participate:
- Join Steve Brockelman for lunch on Wednesday, August 16th at noon by signing up here.
- Join Evan Farley for lunch on Wednesday, September 13th at noon by signing up here.
Lunches are limited to 20 people, so sign up today!
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Thanks for Attending the OCFO Town Hall
Wednesday's town hall has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the conversation is over. If you haven't already, please share your feedback on the town hall via the post-town hall survey. You can also use the survey to share any questions you have for leadership, or send them to the front office at ocfo@gsa.gov.
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Did You Know...? You Can Find Materials From Past Town Halls in One Spot
Visit the Town Halls page of the OCFO Google Site to find recordings, slide decks, and transcripts of past town halls.
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 Marla Hackett (7PQA)!
Shout out to Marla Hackett for always being available to instruct me on purchase card transactions in Pegasys. Her patience and positivity is always appreciated.
Submitted by: Monica Duran (BG2EAC)
Shout out to Stephanie Steffensmeier (BG2ECD)!
Thank you, Stephanie, for the training you are giving me and being so patient with me as I learn this new task. "Sprinkles!"
Submitted by: Teresa Potts-Hill (BG2ECD)
Shout out to Josh Grannan (BR2F)!
Shout out to Josh Grannan in Zone 2 for helping a new employee in Zone 3. Josh held a special training session and took time out of his busy schedule to answer questions. His actions helped his Zone 3 counterparts and is a great example of how Josh is a team player even outside of his zone. Thank you, Josh!
Submitted by: Tamira Mitchell (BR3F)
Shout out to Blaire Belle (BGF)!
Shout out to Blaire for being instrumental in identifying two issues that presented themselves due to more serious underlying problems:
- Bills not being summarized in Pegasys due to mapping crosswalks that disappeared in Pegasys for 3 different ASSIST programs.
- FEDSIM transmissions getting stuck in process which ended up impacting all ASSIST programs and required an ASSIST helpdesk solution.
Kudos for identifying the issues, following your instincts, and bringing the issues to BGF management!!! Keep up the excellent oversight!
Submitted by: Lauren Franklin (BGF)
Shout out to Derek Blanchard (BGF)!
Shout out to Derek for creating a more streamlined way to communicate with PFS on posting vendor refunds in Pegasys. The Google document was created, tested with BGF and PFS, deemed successful and easy to use, and finally implemented. It has been in use for a couple months now and has helped increase collaboration and reduce refund reversals.
Submitted by: Lauren Franklin (BGF)
Welcome to the OCFO Analytics Corner! Each week, the Analytics Community of Practice (A-CoP) team will be sharing events, training, resources, and more. If you would like to learn more about the OCFO Analytics Community of Practice, you can sign up for updates here.
Looking for New Training Opportunities?
Are you on the hunt for training courses to round out the end of this fiscal year? Look no further! The EnCompass Learning Center is committed to helping strengthen communities and organizations through the use of evidence, learning, and leadership development. They have a series of upcoming classes in August and September that are open for registration. See if one of them is right for you!
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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 upcoming offerings below or check out the Online University Events Calendar for a full slate of training opportunities.
Upcoming Enterprise-wide Training
Check out the Online University Events Calendar for more training opportunities.
*These courses fill up fast, so register today! If no more seats are available, join the waitlist or register for a later session.
New! Don't miss the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) Brown Bag
Join The Office of Mission Assurance for a brown bag on the HSPD-12 Branch responsibilities and major initiatives.
When: Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at noon Eastern.
The presentation will cover:
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HSPD-12 Branch Overview
- Transition to V8.1 PIV Cards (GSA Access Cards)
- Trusted Workforce 2.0
Add to your calendar.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs is Hosting PACT Act Awareness Events Nationwide
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is hosting awareness events across the country, with emphasis on two upcoming deadlines. Veterans who file claims before August 9 will receive benefits from the date of signing, August 10, 2022. Some Veterans with service after September 11, 2001, will have special enrollment eligibility that expires on September 30, 2023.
Find event locations where VA staff will be ready to help Veterans apply for PACT Act-related benefits, enroll in VA healthcare, get screened for toxic exposures, and more.
GSA IT Training Classes Help You Perfect Your Google Workspace Skills
Get to Know Google Docs (August 1, August 31) - This class will cover how to create and save a document, work more quickly with templates, navigate menus and toolbars, and set margins and more with page setup.
Google Slides: Shapes, Pics & Vids (August 9, September 6) - Learn how to wow your audience with animations and transitions; insert text, shapes, images, and videos; crop and mask, add WordArt, and more.
Get to Know Your Google Drive (August 16) - Are you a Google Drive beginner? Learn how to navigate the folder tree, find your files, use stars and colors to organize, and more.
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