Final Reminder! FY 2024 CFO Awards Nominations Due Monday
Nominations close on Monday, July 15, 2024. Visit the OCFO Google site to see the award criteria and read about last year’s nominees and winners.
If you have questions about the CFO Awards, send an email to ocfo@gsa.gov.
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New! Share Your Feedback on the OCFO Flash Mentoring Event!
This week, OCFO hosted its first virtual flash mentoring event. If you were one of the more than 150 employees who attended, we want to hear from you. Take a moment to share your feedback. It will help make future events even better!
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New! July Article Club - I Moved Your Cheese
The OCFO Article Club will be meeting on Wednesday, July 24th at noon Eastern. This month's discussion will cover the summary of I Moved Your Cheese: for Those Who Refuse to Live as Mice in Someone Else’s Maze, by Deepak Malhotra.
If the event isn't on your calendar, you can join by Google Meet on July 24th at noon Eastern.
Sign Up for the Final Two Lunches With OCFO Leaders
Interested in participating in the final two informal virtual get-togethers with OCFO leaders? Sign up for a chance to attend via this Google form today!
Here’s the schedule for the rest of the year:
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Leader
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Kathy Hammer, director of the Office of Financial Management
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July 17th (full)
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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! Personal Finance Training: Tips & Best Practices
Are you interested in learning tips and best practices for YOUR OWN personal finances? If so, please join Cecilia Keeley (MBA, CPA, BR Zone 3 Director, Office of PBS Financial Services, supporting PBS Regions 8, 9, 10) on July 16th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern for a virtual training session that covers a wide range of personal finance topics such as retirement planning, investments, insurance, and much more.
Time has been incorporated into the schedule for breaks, lunch and questions. If you have any questions in advance, please email Cecilia Keeley.
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Did You Know That You (Yes, YOU!) Can Join the Analytics Community of Practice?!
Interested in learning more about delivering the best in government analytics through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and best practices? You're in luck! OCFO's Analytics Community of Practice hosts events and training, offers up resources (see the Analytics Corner, below), and holds datathons that give you a chance to dive into data. Interested in joining? Check out the A-CoP's Google Site and sign up today!
Don't Miss These Upcoming Mandatory Training Deadlines!
The following training courses are due by July 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 Tony Mann (BR1L), Christopher Miller (BR1L), Ana Perez-Burgo (BR1L), DiNisha Robinson (BR1L), Paul Clark (BR2L), Dustin Elliott (BR2L), Anh Le (BR2L), Kelly Noland (BR2L), Ni Quach (BR2L), Amalia Garcia (BR3L), Tiffany Ko (BR3L), Nina Lampron (BR3L), Lori McCracken (BR3L), Joshua Villarreal (BR3L), Shika Duncan (BR4L), Alice Hollidge (BR4L), and Adrienne Wilkins (BR4L)!
A huge shout out to the BR Revenue team for their patience, persistence, and tenacity in completing the FY26 Rent Estimate! In the face of significant challenges this year, the team ensured data was captured as accurately as possible; responded to follow up questions promptly and thoughtfully; collaborated across business lines, regions, and zones; and demonstrated a true dedication to presenting PBS's customers with an accurate product. Thank you, Revenue team!
Submitted by: Jessica Simmons (BRC)
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.
Great Scott! It's Time to Supercharge Your Skills with Gartner!
Hey, OCFO data travelers! Did you know that you have access to Gartner resources including webinars, tools, templates, best practices, and case studies? These resources cover finance, data & analytics, technology optimization, planning, budgeting & forecasting, and more. So, fire up the DeLorean and get ready to accelerate your knowledge to 88 MPH!
To take advantage of these flux-capacitor-powered resources:
- Visit gartner.com/login
- Submit your gsa.gov email address under "Create a client account"
- Check your email to finish setting up your password and profile
Remember, in the world of data and analytics, you don’t need 1.21 gigawatts of power — just the right resources. So let Gartner be your guide, and let’s make some serious data science history!
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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.
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