Happenings
Division 54 Second Quarter Honorees Simplify Complex Financial Work
Coach of the Quarter
Thomas Sorrells
Thomas Sorrells makes himself available to help employees work through complex accounting tasks and understand why each step matters. As an Accounting Supervisor, he provides hands-on coaching and timely feedback while trusting team members to take ownership of their work. Thomas also reviews workflows alongside associates, turning their ideas into small process changes that improve clarity and accuracy. His balance of practical support and independence helps the team build confidence and maintain consistent results.
Team of the Quarter
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Reporting and Financial Keying
Team members: Renzo Bunch, Omar Burnett, Zachary Dedonis, Jessica Delcastillo, Stephen Dunwoody, Sean Garrett, Shanika Goggans, Tawiah Gogo, Austin Hall, Omar Haygood, Joseph Henning, Daniel Jamison, Naliyah Leverett, Shelley Pendergrass, Sharon Richardson, Hunter Stewart, Savannah Tolonese and Zechariah White
The CFO Reporting and Financial Keying Team managed a high volume of financial requests during the second quarter while meeting all required performance measures. Team members also coordinated external audits by compiling documentation and responding to auditor questions, contributing to a final report with no exceptions or findings. Beyond their daily responsibilities, they improved financial workflows and created training resources that help employees understand procedures more quickly. Through careful oversight and ongoing improvements, the team strengthened the accuracy and reliability of financial processes across the organization.
Process Improvement of the Quarter
Compilation of Proposal Cost Information on Contract for Variance Tab
Team member: Jennifer Ross
When the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services request an updated contract proposal, staff must compare revised pricing with current contract costs. To streamline the process a centralized cost summary that compiles existing proposal information and organizes it by category was created. A pivot table prepares the figures for the proposal variant tab, reducing manual work and giving employes a reliable starting point for future requests. The summary will be updated as new proposals are added to the contract.
