October 2018 Update
October 9, 2018
Check out the latest updates on the UW Finance Transformation program, including leadership alignment and governance updates.
UW Finance Transformation Gains Momentum
A major, multi-year initiative to replace the University’s legacy financial systems with a modern cloud-based system is gaining momentum, achieving key milestones and staying on track for completing the Readiness Phase by June of 2019.
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August 23, 2018
Check out the latest updates on the UW Finance Transformation program, including the selection of a vendor partner for the Readiness Phase of UWFT.
UWFT Formally Selects Vendor for Readiness Phase
August 15, 2018
Sent on behalf of Brian McCartan:
Dear Colleagues,
I’m pleased to announce that the University of Washington has formally signed a contract to partner with Deloitte for the remainder of the Readiness Phase of the UW Finance Transformation (UWFT) program.
An Enormous Thank You – Benchmarking & Data Gathering - Message from Brian McCartan and Ann Anderson
Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the entire UWFT Program: THANK YOU!!
Each and every unit within the University of Washington has successfully responded to our information requests for the Finance Transformation Benchmarking & Data Gathering effort.
The result: On time! One hundred percent participation!
Two days remain to complete Benchmarking & Data Gathering surveys
July 27, 2018
As you know, the deadline to complete the five data requests is in three business days: Tuesday, July 31, 2018. All units must mark as Complete or N/A all five key areas: (1) Benchmarking, (2) Systems, (3) Reports, (4) Process Maps/Inventory** and (5) Integrations.
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Deadline is approaching for Benchmarking and Data Gathering surveys
July 23, 2018
The deadline to complete the five Benchmarking and Data Gathering requests is in seven business days: Tuesday, July 31, 2018. Each unit is responsible for providing data or marking them as “N/A” for all five key areas: (1) Benchmarking, (2) Systems, (3) Reports, (4) Process Maps/Inventory, and (5) Integrations.
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Ongoing Mobile Support Units (MSUs) and UWFT Office Hours
July 10, 2018
For staff participating in the Benchmarking and Data Gathering process, UWFT continues to deploy Mobile Support Units (MSUs) across the University as well as host regular "Office Hours" at PCH. Details can be found on the "Help" section of the Change Network site, and be sure to regularly monitor the Announcements page of the Change Network for helpful news and information.
Support offered for Benchmarking and Data Gathering process
June 20, 2018
To support units in this process, the UWFT team held four in-person training sessions for Unit Administrators in early June. This week and next, we will also be holding in-person sessions to help orient the technical and functional experts to the SharePoint site and the surveys. We will also be deploying Mobile Support Units (MSUs) across the University and hosting "Office Hours" to provide hands-on support. Details about these sessions, MSUs and Office Hours can be found on the "Help" section of the Change Network site.
Campus Message: UWFT update from Jeff Scott, Jacqueline Cabe and Brian McCartan
May 15, 2018
Dear Colleagues,
Recently, Jerry Baldasty and Jeff Scott communicated to campus leadership the University of Washington’s decision to replace its legacy financial systems with Workday Finance. This transformation will undoubtedly involve a long and winding road. Our successful progress along the way is closely linked to how we shape our roadmap now.
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