Important Updates:
Post Award Grant Administration Stabilization Update
- GCA published a backlog progress update which is available on the Sponsored Programs Finance webpage.
- GCA now has a webpage on how to use frequently-recommended Workday and BI Portal reports. Visit GCA Recommended Reports webpage for tips and screenshots.
GCA is hosting bi-weekly information sessions for campus partners to learn more about what GCA processes. Visit the Campus Information Sessions webpage for session materials from previous sessions and the schedule for upcoming sessions. The next session is Wednesday, August 14, and the topic will be Sponsor Invoicing. You can submit your questions ahead of time using this form*
What’s New:
Shared Environment FDM Bootcamp
With the completion of the Shared Environment (SE) Accounting Forum, the shift is now to an FDM Mini Bootcamp Series. The content is focused on FDM related topics and needs from a central office and SE perspective, geared for Shared Environment accounting staff. As we know others are interested in joining, we are keeping the audience restricted but will be sharing the recordings and deck here. Shared Environment Accounting Forum & FDM Bootcamp Series | Financial Reporting (uw.edu). In addition, we hope to build more training content to post on the UWCF Portal, so stay tuned.
Draft Series Topics:
- Series #1 – Accounting Fundamentals
- Series #2 – Deep Dive into UW Specific Setups
- Series #3 – Net Position
- Series #4 – Reporting
For questions, please email uwfinance@uw.edu. The mini-series begins September 10th.
Two new job aids have been added to the UWCF:
These two job aids were created to help content creators get knowledge articles published faster and with greater searchability.
- Using ChatGPT to Generate Meta Keywords for Knowledge Articles
- Using ChatGPT to Improve Knowledge Article Descriptions