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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hello Everyone,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>This is a friendly reminder that the functionality sessions for Novices will be taking place Thursday, April 19<sup>th</sup>. Please let </span></b><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Joy Sebastian</span></b><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> know if you plan to attend so that </span></b><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>she</span></b><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> can plan accordingly. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Again this year SFMS, SARS and OSPS are partnering to learn from agencies the answers to the following question:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>What functionality are agencies looking for in a financial system, datamart, and payroll system that they do not have today?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Although we did not meet everyone’s needs we feel very good about last year’s interactions and successes. We are excited about the opportunities and directions the answers to this question will provide us this year. As expected, we do not have additional resources, but may be able to find creative ways to meet your needs and are ready for the challenge. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We have scheduled three meetings as follows:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><s>Manager* 1:30 to 4:30 on 3/2<span style='color:#1F497D'>1</span> in DAS Exec Building, Conference Room A<o:p></o:p></s></p><p class=MsoNormal><s>Expert** 1:30 to 4:30 on 4/5 in DAS Exec Building, Conference Room A</s><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Novice*** 1:30 to 4:30 on 4/19 in DAS Exec Building, Conference Room A<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The meetings will be broken into three distinct sections <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 1:30 - 2:30 SFMA discussions<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 2:30 – 3:30 Datamart discussions<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> 3:30 – 4:30 OSPS discussions <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Agency staff will only be expected to attend the section or sections that are relevant. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The meeting objective is to accurately capture agencies’ suggestions regarding the less than ideal functionalities of the systems. Follow-up meetings or communications will be sent to assure we heard you correctly and then to discuss options for solutions. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><s>*For the purposes of these meetings a <b>manager </b>is responsible for the work of others. We want to know what tools, reports, and/or screens would make your life easier? <o:p></o:p></s></p><p class=MsoNormal><s><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></s></p><p class=MsoNormal><s>**For the purposes of these meetings an <b>expert</b> is defined as a State of Oregon employee that has been using the system for more than five years and is performing complex transactions. We want to know what types of transactions or reporting mechanisms create the most stress for you and why</s>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>***For the purposes of these meetings a <b>novice</b> is defined as a State of Oregon employee that has been using the system for one to five years. It is important for us to capture the kinds of data entry and other related challenges you experience.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please share this with others that may be interested in attending this workgroup and let me or Joy Sebastian know the attendance plan for your agency.<span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Thank you,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Aaron Wallace</span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Sr. Datamart Business Analyst</span></i><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Department of Administrative Services</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Data Classification: Level 1 - Published</span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>