CORE
Governance

Change Freeze 

We will implement a change freeze to ensure the CORE system's stability and security. This is due to major innovation enhancements and operational activities. It will reduce the risk of unintended issues and disruptions to key business processes.

Summary of CORE Operations Current/Planned Initiatives & Innovation:

• Insight Project: Replaces infoAdvantage.

• 1099 (first time in CORE).

• Transition from ATS to UPDOCs.

• Implement Google MFA.

• Implement CORE Performance Budget improvements.

• Continued involvement in the COMPAS Payroll Modernization Project.

• Finish CORE Financial and Vendor Self Service improvement prioritization.

• Deploy Advantage Assistant, a training tool that will be embedded into CORE and include guided walk-throughs and videos.

• Deploy CGI Feature Set Releases (approximate cadence: April, Sept., Dec. 2025).

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:

Exceptions to the change freeze may receive approval for critical patches, emergency fixes, and statute-driven changes. The CORE Governance Committee (CGC) will evaluate high-priority changes case-by-case.

During the change freeze, requests can still be submitted via the CGC request process. The CGC will vote on them. If approved, the requests will go to the CORE Operations backlog and be planned for future work as capacity permits. 

With input and approval from the CGC, the change freeze is effective December 1, 2024.

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.