Work Authorization Quality Assurance Team (WAQA)

We're working to establish controls to reduce risk and ensure protocols are followed for required work authorizations for Berkeley employees~

What are we focused on?

  • Compliance - To ensure security protocols are followed with tools and systems including DocuSign and Tracker I-9.
  • Reporting - To ensure more timely transaction auditing and data integrity for reporting.
  • Processes - Create a single end-to-end Work Authorization process with a focus on reducing risk, improving service and sharing knowledge.
  • Roles & Responsibilities - Clearly define accountability measurements and the associated roles and responsibilities.
  • Strategic Alignment - Obtain a clear understanding of UCOP and UCPC expectations and align team progress to achieve our objectives using Tracker I-9 as a single source of truth in the future state.

Sponsors

Eugene Whitlock, AVC, People & Culture

Heather Archer, AVC, Academic Personnel Office

WAQA Team 

Group/RegionMembers
BEARS Region Jeremy Engleman, Nika Harper
BEST Region Wendy Lee and Carlos Ascasibar

P&C, APO

 Alison Murray, Ying Kuah, Rachel Kuo, Katya Tikkanen and Stephanie Tang
Cal Performances Ofelia Pena
ERSO Gina Banton
I-House Regina Parker
ProS Region Latara Harris, Kimberely Thomas, and Michelle Mandujano
SHARE Region Ana Chavez, Cristina Moguel, Gilbert Irasusta, and Jenniffer Cao
VCA BPMO Chris DeMarco
VCA Comms Arliss Nakken
Project Lead Janet Speer, Director

WAQA Workgroups

The sub-group reflected below is working on specific areas of the Charter. Click on the box to see who is on the team and the work they are charged with.

Security/Permissions
This team will be a point of contact to support the Compliance Officer (AVC P&C) perform audits, achieve compliance, address gaps, identify issues, and align all process improvements with Federal, State, and UCOP requirements.
Janet Speer, WAQA Project Lead