It’s Not Too Late to Sign Up for May's Lunch With a Leader, Featuring Brian Block
If you're interested in participating in next month's informal virtual get-together with Brian Block, director of the Office of Budget, sign up for a chance to attend via this Google form.
Brian's lunch is scheduled for May 23rd at noon Eastern and is limited to 10 people, so sign up today! Other lunches this year:
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Leader
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Steve Brockelman, director of the Office of Analytics, Performance & Improvement
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June 11th
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Kathy Hammer, director of the Office of Financial Management
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July 17th
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Steve Varnum, director of the Office of PBS Financial Services
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August 8th
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Evan Farley, director of the Office of Audit
Management & Accountability
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September 10th
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ICYMI: Check Out the Q2 OCFO Quarterly Newsletter!
Check out the Q2 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.
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Upcoming Mandatory Training Due Dates
The first batch of mandatory training was due on April 30th. If you haven't taken the training, take some time today to complete it. The following training courses are due before July 31st:
- Telework and Remote Work Training (due May 31st)
- Internal Controls at GSA and You
- Annual Ethics
- Records Management
- COOP Awareness
- No Fear Act
- Enhancing Customer Experience
These courses are already loaded into your learning curriculum on Online University. You can find more information on the Mandatory Training InSite page.
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It's Time For Mid-year Reviews!
It's mid-year performance review time. Your review provides an excellent opportunity for two-way communication with your supervisor. Use it to assess your performance against expectations and goals described in your performance plan.
Please acknowledge your mid-year review in HR Links by May 31st. Refer to the employee job aid for more guidance or check out these performance management tips.
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ICYMI: Messages from GSA Leadership
May 1st: Administrator Carnahan recognizes AANHPI Heritage Month
April 29th: Associate Administrator Exodie Roe shares how GSA empowers small business entrepreneurs
April 29th: Deputy Administrator Katy Kale highlights Mental Health Awareness Month
You're all caught up! Check out the Messages from Leadership page on InSite, where you can find past messages from GSA leaders.
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 Megan Wenning (BGP)!
Megan supported the PBS Facilities Management program by pulling together information from multiple data sources, and distilling the complicated details into a comprehensive, simplified and actionable resource. Her timely work will inform leadership on building status and support PBS Facilities Management decision making. Way to go, Megan!
Submitted by: Deborah Holden and Laura McGill (BGP)
Shout out to Mike Montenegro (BGF)!
Big shout out to Mike for his outstanding work in simplifying the accrual reconciliation process. These changes will undoubtedly save a significant amount of time. Thank you, Mike, for your dedication and commitment to improving our processes!
Submitted by: Kayla Jones (BGF)
Shout out to Kathleen Fabrizio-Contrabasso, Jennifer Dunham, Davon Brown, and Annakay Tomlinson (all BGF)!
I would like to recognize and commend Jennifer, Davon, Kathleen, and Annakay for their exceptional teamwork.
Jennifer has utilized her extensive knowledge and skills as an analyst to effectively train Annakay in various crucial areas such as accrual overrides, closeouts, and mastersheets. Her guidance and support have been invaluable in ensuring the smooth functioning of these processes.
Kathleen is a valuable support to Annakay, offering her expertise in various areas. She has helped Annakay by developing efficient templates, streamlining processes, and providing valuable support with accrual overrides, refunds and interest transfers.
Davon has demonstrated remarkable expertise in assisting Annakay. Her guidance in gathering information for audit samples has played a pivotal role in maintaining compliance.
Lastly, I would like to acknowledge Annakay for her outstanding enthusiasm and eagerness to learn. Her dedication to personal growth and development has made her an invaluable member of our team.
Jennifer, Davon, Kathleen, and Annakay, your hard work and collaborative efforts have made a positive impact on our team.
Submitted by: Kayla Jones (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.
Data Science Resources Right at your Fingertips!
Ready to brush up on your data science knowledge? GSA has a dedicated data science channel on OLU where you can browse through and explore a collection of curated resources. Check it out today!
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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 and GSA's Tech Training page 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.
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