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New guide provides information on Administrative Service Charge (ASC) in Workday

In accordance with BPPM 30.16, the University assesses administrative service charges on revenues collected by University units that charge for goods and/or services. We’ve created a new reference guide providing information and examples on how Workday assesses the Administrative Service Charge (ASC). Access the guide here. For questions regarding the processing of the ASC fee within […]

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Updates to accepted file types in Workday for Expense Reports and more

Modernization has updated the guidance surrounding the types of files accepted as supporting documentation for Spend Authorizations and Expense Reports. In addition to PDFs, other file types such as JPGs, JPEGs, and PNGs can now be attached. A previous condition was in place restricting the accepted file type for supporting documentation for the Expense Report […]

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New guide explains Cost Share balances in CR FIN Sources and Uses Summary report

Modernization received feedback from employees regarding difficulties interpreting and addressing balances on Cost Share grant accounts when running the CR FIN Sources and Uses Summary report in Workday. In response, we’ve created a new guide that provides information on how to interpret these balances when presented in the report CR FIN Sources and Uses Summary. To […]

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New reference guide provides insight into Books & Book Codes

Those who view financial data in Workday can learn more about how Books & Book Codes are used in accounting and reporting by reviewing a new reference guide. In Workday, all accounting entries are tied to a Book Code, while Books group together one or more Book Codes for financial reporting. This new reference guide […]

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Workday enhancement coming soon for Grant Principal Investigator role assignments

A recent update by Workday enables WSU to assign roles on grants that can persist through position changes without disappearing from reports when employees leave WSU. This update enables the creation of a non-position based principal investigator role that may be assigned to a Grant Principal Investigator on grant worktags, regardless of their WSU position, […]

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Changes coming for Open Enrollment and 2025 PEBB benefits

HRS encourages employees to be aware of some big changes to Open Enrollment in Fall 2024, including: The Open Enrollment period will be Oct. 28 through Nov. 25. This is a change to the historical practice of running Open Enrollment through the month of November. Employees should mark their calendars to ensure their Workday elections are submitted no later […]

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Second 2024 Feature Release coming September 20-21

Workday issues two major updates, called “Feature Releases,” per year. The second Feature Release of 2024, also called “R2,” takes place September 20-21, 2024. During a Feature Release, Workday implements a series of system updates, improvements, and new features. While hundreds of new features and enhancements are available during a Release, we work to identify […]

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When to complete the W-4 for new hires

New hires must wait until their official hire date to be able to complete the form W-4 in Workday.  If a new hire attempts to complete tax withholding elections prior to their official hire date in Workday, they will be unable to select “Washington State University” as the company and complete the task. To avoid […]

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Elevating Cougs 2024: Workday Success Stories for finance professionals

In Workday, those with finance-related security roles are at the heart of finance functions and processes, including general accounting, budget planning and reconciliation, travel and expenses, procurement, and more. The 2024 Elevating Cougs conference offers those who perform finance tasks in Workday the opportunity to learn more about using Workday to its fullest potential, including […]

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Elevating Cougs 2024: Workday Success Stories for HR

In Workday, HCM tasks cover all aspects of an employee’s lifecycle, from applying for jobs, hiring, compensation, time and leave, position changes, and separation and retirement. The 2024 Elevating Cougs conference offers HR Partners and other HCM roles the opportunity to learn more about using Workday to its fullest potential, including new functionality and resources […]

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