{"690181":{"#nid":"690181","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Designated Worktag Automation Now Live ","body":[{"value":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003EInstitute Budget Planning and Administration implemented a new\u202fDesignated Worktag Automation\u003Cstrong\u003E\u202f\u003C\/strong\u003Eprocess on\u202f\u003Cstrong\u003EApril 24\u003C\/strong\u003E,\u003Cstrong\u003E \u003C\/strong\u003Eas part of Georgia Tech\u2019s preparation for the University System of Georgia\u2019s Unified ERP Program. 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