2026 Session Wrap Up: Key Legislative Outcomes for the UW
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Washington state’s 2026 legislative session has come to a close, bringing with it a number of significant policy and budget changes affecting the University of Washington.
New “Save as Draft” Function for UW Connect Forms
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We are excited to share that the “Save as Draft” functionality for UW Connect forms is now live in production. An updated UW Connect job aid is in the works to support this enhancement.
New Workday Reports for Grant Reporting
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Six new Workday reports are now available to support grant reporting and financial analysis for research deans, academic and administrative leaders, and department managers. Together, these reports provide leaders in research colleges and schools with a high-level view of sponsored program activity that was not previously available.
Update from Procurement Services
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The University of Washington is updating its internal policy regarding the threshold for collecting payee tax information for reporting purposes.
FPB Brief: Final Compromise 2026 Supplemental Operating and Capital Budgets
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Leadership in the state legislature released and approved their compromise 2026 operating and capital budgets, then adjourned the 2026 legislative session on time. A summary of the budgets is available on the FPB Briefs page.
State Budget Proposals Are Out: What They Mean for UW
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On February 22, both the House and Senate released their state budget proposals. In this post, we summarize where this step falls in the state budget process and important trends we are observing in these budget proposals.
Updates from Procurement
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New Workday Enhancement — Activity notes for supplier invoices or supplier invoice adjustments
We are pleased to announce an upcoming Workday enhancement that introduces an improved Activity Note functionality for Supplier Invoices and Supplier Invoice Adjustments.
Current Status:
Workday does not allow users to add notes or comments when a Supplier Invoice or Supplier Invoice Adjustment is:
Updated Incentive Based Budgeting Website
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The Incentive Based Budgeting website has relaunched with a new look and more information. The redesign will future proof the website, ensuring it can expand as the project progresses to become a central hub for all information about Incentive Based Budgeting.
February Revenue Forecast Shows Modest Increases for Current and Upcoming Biennia
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The Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council released its February 2026 revenue forecast on Monday, February 16.