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National Payroll Week September 6 - 10
National Payroll Week begins on Monday, September 6! Well, at Ohio State it begins after Labor Day on Tuesday, September 7. Take a moment to give some thanks to our colleagues in Payroll Services in honor of National Payroll Week. Our Payrolll friends ensure you receive your paycheck accurately and on-time, every time.
You say you’ve never heard of this holiday? Beginning in 1996, the American Payroll Association (APA) founded National Payroll Week to coincide with the celebration of Labor Day. We've given a NewsLink shout out to National Payroll Week for many years as a way to give thanks while adding some variety to the usual deadline and system change information shared.
Did you know that through payroll withholding, America’s workforce and our payroll professionals contribute, collect and report 70% of the annual revenue of the U.S. Treasury, amounting to roughly $2.4 trillion per year? See the full article to learn more and even enjoy the NPW theme song!
Previous Fiscal Year Purchase Orders
The Office of the Controller and the Enterprise Business Solutions (EBS) team are aware that open purchase orders in previous fiscal years may not have rolled forward into fiscal year 2022 to fully reflect encumbrances. The teams are working to determine the root cause and to find a resolution. They will provide updates when available. Questions or concerns, please reach out to CTL-FDMRequests@osu.edu.
Quarterly IDP Training Review - September 2021
The Institutional Data Policy (IDP) course is required annually for anyone with access to restricted data which includes those who will have access to Workday beyond using self-service features.
To support the training requirements of the policy, there is a quarterly review to confirm Workday users with access beyond self-service features have fulfilled IDP training requirements. The next quarterly review take place in September. Anyone subject to the quarterly review who has not completed IDP training within the past 365 days at 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 30, 2021 will be limited to self-service access only.
You will receive additional communication in September if your current IDP training will expire before or on Thursday, September 30, 2021. See the full NewsLink article to learn how to review your completed training and determine the exact date when your current IDP training expires.
Workday unavailable due to planned monthly maintenance - Sat. 9/4 from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Workday will be unavailable due to planned monthly maintenance on Saturday, September 4, from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Kronos and external dormakaba time clocks will be available, but employees using Workday to clock in and out should enter their hours once Workday is available again.
Health System Supply Chain users should note important information contained in the full NewsLink article.
Catering Catalogs in Buckeye Buy
Six drop-off catering suppliers have new hosted catalogs in Buckeye Buy. Each catalog includes the full menu at Ohio State discount pricing. Access the Business and Finance catalog link (login required) to see full details including supplier contact information. (https://busfin.osu.edu/buy-sell-travel/purchasing/find-supplier?combine=&category%5B%5D=58)
New Job Aid: Complete an Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) Template
If you create EIBs to mass load data into Workday, you may find the newly published Complete an Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) Template job aid helpful. Key concepts include how to structure a transaction using spreadsheet key and row ID (with common examples), the general process for uploading an EIB template to Workday once it’s prepared, and how to troubleshoot failed uploads. Use this job aid, found in the Finance section of the Administrative Resource Center, in conjunction with the task-specific EIB templates you use to upload data.
PCard Distribution Update
All new applications for a PCard and/or requests for replacement due to loss/fraud will be available for in-person pick-up at 901 Woody Hayes (Blankenship Hall) effective September 1, 2021. Cards requested on or before August 25, 2021 will be routed to the location referenced on the application or as discussed with the PCard Office. See full NewsLink article for details.
Workday Release 2021R2 Coming on Sat. 9/11
Workday has two major releases of enhancements and new functionality annually. The second release of 2021, named 2021R2 by Workday, is scheduled for Saturday, September 11, from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. Workday will be unavailable during the maintenance period.
Many of the changes coming in the release are behind the scenes and will not be immediately noticeable. A Workday 2021R2 job aid is available in the Administrative Resource Center that explains the system changes that will be noticeable in more detail.
Workday unavailable due to planned monthly maintenance - Sat. 8/14 from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Workday will be unavailable due to planned monthly maintenance on Saturday, August 14, from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Kronos and external dormakaba time clocks will be available, but employees using Workday to clock in and out should enter their hours once Workday is available again.
Health System Supply Chain users should note important information contained in the full NewsLink article.
C4U Level 3 Now Open
Don’t miss out! If you earned points toward rewards in C4U, be sure to redeem them by Friday, January 29. We have recently added new digital rewards, and we have the ability to ship physical rewards to pick-up locations at all campuses. Grab those last-minute rewards, and take advantage of our current activities before they leave the platform. See you in 2021!
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