FST Update October 28, 2021

 

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FDM Mapping

Schools and units continue the work mapping to the FDM, the new chart of accounts. The FST Team is constantly updating the files on the FDM Resource page, and they’re keeping the FAQ section of the resource page updated as well.  Read more about Mapping on the blog.

End-to-End Testing

The Online Community is updated each Monday with the latest testing metrics .   In those metrics, you can see the scenarios they tested, the ones that passed, the bugs they found, and more.  Catching those issues now will ensure a smoother go-live experience next July.

Workflow Control & Approvals

The functional team is completing configurations based on initial recommendations, and then Baker Tilley, our consulting partner on this portion of the project, will help us assess the results and the team will start sharing with our governance groups, so you can expect to see more on this in November.  Read more on the blog.

Training Update

Finance Strategic Transformation isn’t just a Workday Financials implementation;  the training team is thinking carefully about the transformative part of the project.  The future state will be different in terms of what tasks people perform in their daily work, and the team is working to make sure people are prepared for the changes.  Read more from Patty Marbury.

University Financial Model:  Continuous Improvement

The UFM Review Committee submitted their final report, which was accepted and is available online.  We’ll link to where you can review it online.  The aim of the committee was to make sure the plan has what it needs to support the UVA 2030 strategic plan.  Read more and access the report.

Adaptive Planning Implementation

The Adaptive Team has been showcasing improvements in the tool to stakeholders lately. These are updates made to the tool based on stakeholder feedback, and the adjustments get us just that much closer to the version of Adaptive that will integrate with Workday Financials at go-live. Read more on the blog.

System Remediation

The System Remediation Network is plugging along, making sure all the ancillary systems out there in use in the schools and units will integrate with Workday Financials.  Read more about their work here.