AFM Newsletter for September 12, 2019

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Published:
September 12, 2019

In This Issue:

  • Additional Features Available for GB2 Reports
  • AFM’s Cheryl Stoner Wins the President’s Exemplary Service Award
  • In Case You Missed It: Stopgap Account Guidance Available Online
  • Submit Newsletter Feedback and Article Suggestions to AFM@austin.utexas.edu

Additional Features Available for GB2 Reports

New functionality has been added to the detailed account balances for GB2 reports. Traceability of transactions between Workday to DEFINE has been improved with new drill through options. At the account level it can now drill down into pooled fringe expenditures, salary disencumbrances and fringe disencumbrances to get EID level detail associated with individual payrolls. To learn more, download the Salary and Fringe Reports - GB2 Training document, which has been updated to include information on the new functionality.


AFM’s Cheryl Stoner Wins the President’s Exemplary Service Award

Cheryl Stoner from Student Accounts Receivable recently won the President’s Exemplary Service Award. The award is for employees who demonstrate outstanding service or performance.

“She [Cheryl] provides excellent customer service on the phone, via email, and in-person when we have borrowers come to our office for guidance,” said Joanna Sollinger who supervises the Federal and Institutional Loans departments in Student Accounts Receivable. “She always listens to their concerns and provides thorough explanations to their questions.” 

Cheryl has worked in the Federal Loans department of Student Accounts Receivable for 4 years and is currently their Federal Loan Processor.

“It is very rewarding to know that my efforts are recognized and appreciated. I feel honored to be selected as the recipient of this award!” said Cheryl.


In Case You Missed It: Stopgap Account Guidance Available Online

New guidance regarding Stopgap Accounts has been added to the Accounting and Financial Management website. Read the previous newsletter to learn more about this.


Submit Newsletter Feedback and Article Suggestions to AFM@austin.utexas.edu

Many thanks to the readers who have written in with suggestions and feedback about the newsletter. Please continue to write in with any suggestions for improvements or comments to the AFM@austin.utexas.edu email address.