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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 0in;background:white;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Dear
Faculty,<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 0in;background:white;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">We
have two important updates to share:<span></span></span></p>
<ol style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in" start="1" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);margin:12pt 0in;background:white;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN">Faculty Survey</span></b><span lang="EN">: Please
share your feedback on the new Impact23 systems to help us prioritize
improvements for PI financial reports and other important areas.<span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:rgb(34,34,34);margin:0in 0in 12pt;background:white;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN">Relaunch
of Annual Payroll Certification Process</span></b><span lang="EN">: A new
system will soon replace PIWRS, ensuring compliance </span><span lang="EN" style="color:black">for verifying salary charges
on federally funded projects</span><span lang="EN">.<span></span></span></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 0in;background:white;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Details
for both updates are outlined below. Your input and engagement are critical to
these efforts and would be much appreciated. <b><br>
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<u>Faculty Survey Now Open<br>
</u></b>The Impact23 Program Team is conducting a faculty survey to gather
input on the new systems and identify needed enhancements for PI financial
reports and other important areas. While many issues have been resolved, and
users are becoming increasingly more comfortable with the systems, we are
committed to continuous improvements to better serve our campus. Your feedback
plays a crucial role in helping us prioritize enhancements to align with
faculty needs.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 12pt;background:white;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Please complete the survey by <b>February 14</b>. It will take no more than 10-15 minutes to complete.
All responses will remain anonymous and will be shared with the Impact23
Executive and Steering Committee, ensuring your feedback plays a key role in
shaping future improvements.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 12pt;background:white;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="color:black"><a href="https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6WFQSbQ31DI27fE" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204)">Click here to complete the Impact23 Faculty Survey</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 0in;background:white;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><b><u><span lang="EN" style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br>
Relaunch of Annual Payroll Certification Process<br>
</span></u></b><span lang="EN" style="color:black">The
annual payroll certification process will relaunch within 1–2 weeks with a new
system replacing the PI Web Reporting System (PIWRS). This new <b>Payroll Certifications</b> system ensures
compliance with federal regulations for verifying salary charges on federally
funded projects.</span><span lang="EN"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 0in;background:white;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="color:black">No action is required from Principal Investigators
(PIs) at this time.</span><span lang="EN"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 0in;background:white;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="color:black">To address delays caused by Impact23, past-due
certifications will roll out in two phases before transitioning to a regular
schedule:</span><span lang="EN"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><b><span lang="EN">Phase 1:</span></b><span lang="EN"> July 1–December 31, 2023<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 12pt 0.5in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span lang="EN"><span>●<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><b><span lang="EN">Phase 2:</span></b><span lang="EN"> January 1–June 30, 2024<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span lang="EN">For each phase, Department Coordinators
will have <b>30 days to review</b> and
prepare documentation (e.g., cost-sharing, salary adjustments) before PIs are
asked to certify. To assist with the process, a <b>PI-specific training video</b> will be provided, offering guidance to
complete certification. Department Coordinators will serve as the primary point
of contact for any PI inquiries and support throughout the process. <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span lang="EN">Thank you for your ongoing engagement and
commitment to improving our systems.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 12pt;background:white;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Sincerely,<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Gerry
Bomotti, on behalf of the Impact23 Executive Steering Committee</span><span lang="EN"><span></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Vice Chancellor and CFO</span><i><span lang="EN" style="color:rgb(28,69,135)"><span></span></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;border:medium;margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="color:black">Planning,
Budget & Administration</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;border:medium;margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="color:black"><br></span><span lang="EN"><span></span></span></p>
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