In the Workday Foundation Data Model (FDM), the Spend Category (SC) worktag is analogous to the AFRS sub-subobject codes. Most have a one-to-one relationship. However, the One Washington team has added more detailed SC codes to support reporting at a more granular level. Many, but not all, are in object J – Capital Outlays.

Some agencies would like to use the more detailed coding in BI27 so that (a) the transition from AFRS to Workday will be easier, and (b) reporting over the biennium will be more uniform even though expenditures will be in both AFRS and Workday.

We are excited to announce the draft version of Chapter 160 – Accounts Receivable is available for review in WAAM (Washington Administrative and Accounting Manual, which will replace SAAM when the state moves to Workday).

Many of the state’s policies regarding accounts receivable remain unchanged, and therefore WAAM Chapter 160 – Accounts Receivable includes several sections previously included in SAAM such as agencies’ responsibilities, required documentation, and the collection process. These sections of WAAM apply to ALL state agencies.

OLYMPIA – Washington state’s total population grew by an estimated 79,400 — to 8,115,100 as of April 1, 2025, according to annual estimates prepared by the Office of Financial Management.

Washington is growing, though it is doing so much slower than the annual average from last decade (79,400 in 2025 compared to 98,200 from 2010–20). The population is growing slower than last year, with an unadjusted growth rate of 1%. Looking at the current decade as a whole, the population has increased by 408,790 since April 1, 2020, which represents an increase of 5.3%.

OLYMPIA – Washington’s projected Near General Fund revenue collections through 2029 increased by around $8 billion from the March 2025 forecast, according to estimates released today by the Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council.

OFM has released WAAM Chapter 90 – Statewide Customers and Suppliers which provides more details about the process to register Statewide Customers and Suppliers.

Suppliers are required in Workday to process payments using a Supplier Invoice. Like statewide vendors today, Suppliers are set up and governed by the Office of Financial Management Statewide Registration Desk.

We are excited to announce that a draft version of Chapter 80 - Foundation Data Model (FDM) is available for review in WAAM (Washington Administrative and Accounting Manual, which will replace SAAM when the state moves to Workday).

Washington’s projected Near General Fund revenue collections through 2029 decreased by $845 million overall from the November 2024 forecast, according to estimates released today by the Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council.

The forecast is comprised of revenue estimates for the current biennium (2023–25) which ends June 30, 2025, the next biennium (2025–27), and the subsequent biennium (2027–29).

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Work to identify potential savings and efficiencies continues

OLYMPIA — On Day 43 of his administration, Governor Bob Ferguson proposed a plan to save approximately $4 billion. Ferguson’s proposals:

The January 2025 Washington Monthly Economic Report is now available.

Here are some key highlights from this month's report:

If you know a state employee who consistently excels beyond expectations, you have until February 14 to nominate them for either the Extra Mile Award or the Leadership Award.

They could be a coworker, your employee, your supervisor, or a whole team (section, division or department) - anyone who you think has made a meaningful impact and deserves recognition for their dedication to public service.