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BIG SIGH!Budget DataMart/BrioUser Group Meeting

Fall 2004 has arrivedand is in full swing

BDM BDM

BDM BDM

BDMBudget DataMart V6

Summary Review of Last Meeting – 6/30/04

PresentationFY05 Fringe Benefit and Workers’ Compensation Reports

Possible Items for DiscussionBDM/Brio Training sessions currently being offered.Open forum (Schmooze time)

Share ideasObtaining direction for the future of the BDMHearing what you have to say

Future meetings

BDM/Brio Users Group Meeting11/5/04

Whetten Graduate Center Rm 200

BDM/Brio Users Group Meeting6/30/04

Bishop Center Rm 19Meeting Summary

There were two BDM/Brio Users Group Meetings held one for Quickview and one for Insight users. A total of 32 people attended. This is an increase of 11 from the very first meeting!

The JE/JV Tracking report was introduced and reviewed.

It was decided that a new folder be added to the BDM Report Catalog for this report.

There was a notable amount of discussions, sharing ideas and learning from others that took place at this meeting.

A sparkling good time was had by all!

BDM/Brio Users Group Meeting 11/5/04

Still on the list for the future• Would like to look at PO’s. In development.• Offer Quickview users a session on what Brio Insight has to offer.• Need for all Fiscal Management/Budget training – the Big Picture.

– Would like to see an “Administrative Institute of Learning” where session are offered to assist the administrative staff in doing their jobs. Example: Accounting basics with a focus on UConn systems.

• Monthly reports showing what was done for the month. This can be done using the YTD Report.

• Would like FTE salary history for the year. This can be done using the YTD Report.

• Brio Insight workshops covering Report building and Pivot reports. These workshop are now being offered.

• Would like the BDM access move from the department level to the sub-department or account level.

ReviewingFY05 Fringe Benefit & Workers’

Compensation Report• Composite Fringe Benefit Rates• Based on actual charges• Distinct rates for University Programs and

Sponsored Programs• 3 Pay Periods at projected rates• 23 Pay Periods new rates

Some Highlights

• For fringe benefit purposes, Sponsored Programs are defined as restricted accounts (Ledgers 5&6) administered by the Office of Sponsored Programs.

• All other accounts fall under the University Programs definition.

• For Special Payroll employees with & without a state retirement plan, there are distinct rates.

• All rates & object codes can be found on the Budget Homepage www.budget.uconn.edu

select Fringe Benefit Rates 2005 

Big Sigh & Hard at

Work

Big Sigh & Hard at

Work

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