CORE Governance

CORE Change Freeze 

The Current 2025 CORE Change Freeze remains in effect, during which only statutory-driven requests will be reviewed and potentially approved by the CGC.  However, when the COMPAS Project UAT effort begins, a more rigorous change freeze will be implemented, with no exceptions.  As a result, the additional CORE Change Freeze will last for approximately 1 year after COMPAS goes live.  This additional CORE Change Freeze is needed as the COMPAS Project will utilize the Payroll Module and requisite functionality in CORE, and priority will be on ensuring a smooth transition and stabilization is accomplished. 

CORE Change Freeze FAQ

Summary of CORE Operations Current/Planned Initiatives & Innovation:

• Insight Project: Replaces infoAdvantage

• PB Phase II; finish Annualization configuration, Schedule 9, and inclusion of request narrative in PB requests

• CORE Attachments transition from Hyland to CGI storage

Operational:

• Continue CORE Operations Help Desk support.

• Continue CORE Operations Annual Support functions, such as 1099, Long Bill, FY Close, Encumbrance Roll/Lapse, PB Roll, etc.

Scope:

The change freeze will apply to all changes to CORE modules.

Exceptions:

• Before COMPAS UAT begins, statutory exceptions are permitted. 

• Once COMPAS UAT is underway, no exceptions will be allowed.

During the change freeze period, requests may still be submitted through the CGC request process, but will be accepted for tracking purposes only, and we will review them after the change freeze.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this change freeze period. These guidelines will help us implement key initiatives. They will also ensure the CORE system stays stable.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact core.help@state.co.us.