New! Datathon 5.0 Winners Announced!
Don’t have a cow, man — the winners of Datathon 5.0 have finally been announced. And guess what? Everything’s coming up Selma. That’s right, Team Selma, whose members are Lizzie Voss (2P1B), Sarah Selenich (MAE), Maureen Sullivan (BG2CA), Susan Dobrosavljevic (PQC), Renata Melo-Augusto (BR2R), and Amber Flaharty (2PP), was selected as the overall winner of this iteration of the Analytics Community of Practice’s datathon event.
This go-round, 79 participants were split up into 12 teams that were tasked with using a set of real PBS Reimbursable Work Authorization (RWA) data to tell a unique story using their critical thinking and analytics skills. The teams were asked to analyze the data to generate insights on things like where GSA should focus its RWA business to ensure adequate cost recovery, and who are the top RWA customers.
Over two weeks in May, the teams presented their insights to a group of six judges: Zach Whitman, GSA’s chief data and AI officer; Mike Flowers, senior tech advisor to the Administrator; Matthew Crothers, PBS’s chief data officer; Kathy Hammer, director of the Office of Financial Management; Evan Farley director of the Office of Audit Management and Accountability; and Cecilia Keeley, Zone 3 Regional Financial Services director. Team Selma’s presentation stood out because of the keen insights, clear communication, and high quality analysis.
In addition to the overall winner, there were winners across four categories:
- Critical Thinking: Team Wiggum
- Data Use: Team Lisa
- Analysis: Team Wiggum
- Communication: Team Lisa
Learn more about the Analytics Community of Practice and past datathons on the Analytics Hub, and be on the lookout for next year’s event!
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Have You Earned Your Checkmark?
As of last Friday, our office has reached a nearly 34% response rate, the second highest at GSA (behind OMA).
If you haven't had a chance to share your opinions and perceptions with leadership, then take a few minutes to complete the FEVS today. Your responses are confidential and help make GSA a better place for employees and for everyone we serve. The deadline for participation is June 28th.
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It’s Not Too Late to Sign Up for June's Lunch With a Leader, Featuring Steve Brockelman!
If you're interested in participating in next month's informal virtual get-together with Steve Brockelman, director of the Office of Analytics, Performance, and Improvement, sign up for a chance to attend via this Google form.
Steve's lunch is scheduled for June 11th at noon Eastern and is limited to 10 people. Sign up today for his lunch, or for the August and September lunches.
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Kathy Hammer, director of the Office of Financial Management (full)
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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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New! Mentoring at GSA
Did you know GSA has a mentoring program? The Office of Human Resources offers three enterprise-wide mentoring programs through Online University and the program is actively seeking to build the mentor pool.
If you are currently serving as a mentor or you have an interest in sharing your OCFO knowledge and experiences with others, consider registering as a mentor today. The process is quick and easy!
Did You Know That Your Responses to the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey are Anonymized?!
The Office of Personnel Management released this handy dandy infographic to demonstrate the steps it takes to protect the confidentiality of you and your fellow survey takers. OPM also released definitions for a list of sometimes-ambiguous terms used on the FEVS.
If you have any questions about the meaning of specific terms, survey confidentiality, or any other aspect of the FEVS, reach out to GSA's National Engagement Team at GSAengagement@gsa.gov.
Save the Date: Upcoming Agency-wide Town Hall on June 13th
Join agency leadership for a GSA town hall on Thursday, June 13th at 2 p.m. Eastern. The event will celebrate GSA as a Best Place to Work, kick off GSA’s 75th Anniversary celebrations, and more. Join the town hall via Zoom.
You can vote on the questions that will be answered during the event until May 31st (that's today) by filling out this form.
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Don't Miss These Upcoming Mandatory Training Deadlines!
]The following training courses are due before July 31st:
- Telework and Remote Work Training (due today, 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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ICYMI: Messages from GSA Leadership
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 Lisa Carter (BG2ECD), Lisa Weaver (BG2EAB), Kim Wilson (BG2ECC), and Michelle Norman (BG2E)!
Shout out to Lisa Carter, Lisa Weaver, Kim Wilson, and Michelle Norman for your assistance with the internal control review testing! Your quick turnaround and thorough review is appreciated!
Submitted by: Marisa Quinlivan (BG2E)
Shout out to Jane Binagi (BG2ECD) and Lisa Carter (BG2ECD)!
Shout out to Jane and Lisa for covering my desk while I was out of the office!
Submitted by: Stephanie Steffensmeier (BG2ECD)
Shout out to Sylvia Ugo (BG2EAE) and Kim Holcombe (BG2EAE)!
Shout out Sylvia and Kim for all of their hard work in clearing Fleet chargebacks and for going above and beyond when we ask for extra attention with certain customers. You both always take care of our requests very timely and efficiently. You rock!!!
Submitted by: FAS Category Team Fleet/Supply (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.
Where Data Makes a Difference!
Got data on the mind? GovLoop recently shared an article on how government agencies are using data to tell stories and improve customer experience. Read it 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 on the Online University Events Calendar.
Sign Up to Attend the Joint Financial Management Improvement Program's Summer Symposium!
The Joint Financial Management Improvement Program, a cooperative undertaking of the Department of the Treasury, the Government Accountability Office, the Office of Management and Budget, and the Office of Personnel Management, will hold its Summer Symposium on June 13, 2024, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Eastern.
The Summer Symposium 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.
Register now for this free, virtual event.
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