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UW Finance Transformation

Transformation Insights

Welcome to the UW Finance Transformation blog. This blog will now feature regular updates regarding UW FT Stabilization progress.

Published: Friday, March 14, 2025 - 08:42
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FPB Staff

Recently Added to UWCF:

Accounting Adjustments for Award Grants: Sponsored Program Finance has published a new job aid to guide UW Academy Enterprise campus units through accounting adjustments for Award Lines that do not allow spending. 

Published: Thursday, March 6, 2025 - 08:34
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FPB Staff

Week of 3/6 FPB Updates

Recently Updated in UWCF

How to Receive in Workday: https://uwconnect.uw.edu/finance?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0032902  

How to Create Requisitions for Catalog Suppliers:... Read more

Published: Thursday, February 27, 2025 - 10:58
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FPB Staff

UW Connect Assignment Group Name Updates

We are making a few changes to UW Connect to eliminate legacy names and reflect our current org structure. On Friday, February 28th, in UW Connect the following assignment group names will change from: 

  • UW Finance toFinance, Planning & Budgeting 
  • UW Finance Shared Services
  • ... Read more
Published: Friday, February 21, 2025 - 05:46
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FPB Staff

Quarterly Workday Update is Here!

Stay informed with the latest updates from Finance, Planning & Budgeting (FPB), the Office of Research, and Workday Coordination Services (WCS). Check it out now here!

Published: Thursday, February 13, 2025 - 07:23
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FPB Staff

Monthly IBB update 

In January 2025, the IBB Executive Committee (EC) and Modeling Working Group, both charged by Provost Tricia Serio, had their first meetings to continue the work of implementing an incentive-based budgeting (IBB) model at the UW. The charge letter and committee membership are available on the website. 

Both teams are in level-setting mode, including getting... Read more

Published: Friday, January 31, 2025 - 07:06
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FPB Staff

Expanded Workday Functionality for PBI, UWAA, and UWF

We are pleased to share the upcoming go-live of enhanced business processes for three additional companies in Workday:

  • Portage Bay Insurance (PBI)
  • University of Washington Alumni Association (UWAA)
  • University of Washington Foundation (UWF)
  • ... Read more
Published: Thursday, January 23, 2025 - 13:27
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FPB Staff

 'Together We Thrive' Program

FPB recently introduced Together We Thrive, a new initiative focused on ensuring UW’s financial resilience. Visit the Together We Thrive website to learn more and stay up to date on our efforts.

Published: Thursday, January 9, 2025 - 08:32
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FPB Staff

Upcoming Changes for the FPB Blog & UWCF

Happy New Year! 

We’re thrilled to share that the FPB blog will transition to the new FPB website in Q1 2025. This fresh platform will continue to serve as your go-to resource for the latest updates, including: 

  • Comprehensive training materials (Job Aids, Knowledge Articles, Training Videos) 

  • Updates regarding Workday Finance 

  • UWConnect Finance materials and development 

In addition, changes are on the horizon for UWConnect Finance! To... Read more

Published: Thursday, December 19, 2024 - 08:41
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FPB Staff

Introducing the 3rd Installment of the FDM Bootcamp Series! 

This latest session is part of an ongoing effort to strengthen SE accounting knowledge, specifically tailored to UW's unique needs and Workday configurations. The Bootcamp series is designed to provide a solid foundation in accounting principles, support UW’s reporting requirements, and enhance the expertise of users handling Workday transactions across all campuses. 

 Explore the videos below to learn more about the topics covered during the third session. 

FDM Bootcamp Series #3 – Net Position 

... Read more

Published: Thursday, December 12, 2024 - 11:15
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FPB Staff

Week 12/12 FPB Updates

New & Updated on UW Connect Finance:

Thanks to the Procurement team for working on these new and updated job aids!