April 2026: State, Local & K12 Community Call Recap Notes

Thank you to everyone who attended our call live!

Replay details:

Announcements and Idea Spotlight: Replay Video

Announcements

  • The Ascend Oracle Users Conference will be Orlando, FL on June 8-11, 2026. We are building a Public Sector track and are looking for panelists and customer spotlight presenters. Tracks: Cloud ERP, Cloud HCM, Cloud EPM Audience: Functional and Technical If you have a best practice you would like to share with the community, please email alexandria.smith@oracle.com. To learn more, visit: https://www.ascendusersconference.com/website/90139/ .
  • We announced our new Forum on Oracle Communities! Please join our new forum to learn more about upcoming events, create discussion topics with peer organizations, and ask questions to Oracle and/or peer organizations. This forum is intended to supplement Customer Connect with a state, local, and K12 only focus.
  • We shared a reminder of the US Payroll Transition to USOPTE, mandatory by April 30, 2026. For more information, visit: https://community.oracle.com/customerconnect/discussion/921364.

Idea Spotlight

New ideas shared in the spotlight:

Breakout Rooms

  • ERP/Projects & Grants: Replay Video
    • This breakout session will focus on recently delivered enhancements across Project Portfolio Management. Speaker: John Kosteski, Director, PPM Product Strategy.
  • HCM/Recruiting: Replay Video 
    • Join the April 22 HCM Community Call where we will focus on Recruiting Cloud AI, where Russ Ruggia will explore how AI agents can transform and streamline recruiting processes. This session will highlight practical ways to boost efficiency, improve candidate experiences, and elevate hiring outcomes using AI-driven solutions. Speaker: Russ Ruggia, HCM Master Principal Solution Engineer.

Jacquelyn Flickinger/Oracle