Lea Erickson has been selected to serve as the controller for the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Erickson is currently the director of financial information management in the Division of Business Services, a role she has held for four years. Erickson transitioned into the controller position on April 5.
Division Updates
Workday Expenses Central Audit – Data Enhancements
The Workday Expenses Centralized Audit web page hosts new expense report processing statistics, including actual daily average and median Expense Partner processing times for approved reports, along with the potential maximum processing time. This is part of ongoing improvements as the Travel and Card team strives to expand work capacity and customer service following challenges over the last few months.
Division of Business Services works to address expense reimbursement delays
Business Services is taking action to address ongoing delays in processing expense reimbursements and P-card transactions, acknowledging the strain these delays have placed on students and employees.
Workday Resource Index
Workday — the new Universities of Wisconsin cloud-based software platform that brings together data about people, finances, and operations — will launch on July 7, 2025. This is a round-up of related resources you may find helpful.
Honma brings experience in accounting and finance to UW
David Honma will join UW–Madison as the new assistant vice chancellor of business services and controller. Honma will replace Dan Langer, who retired.