Welcome to Core-CT’s resource and information hub

Core-CT serves as the Connecticut state government's integrated human resources, payroll and financial system. You can access tools and applications for their roles, including:

  • Human Capital Management (HCM), for payroll, time and labor, benefits, and human resources
  • Financials for general ledger, purchasing, payables, receivables, etc.
  • Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) for ad hoc reporting and State Analytical Reporting System (STARS) for Business Intelligence (BI)

Hours of System Operation: Monday - Sunday, 4:00am - 8:00pm

Confirm Processing Hours
HCM Confirm Thursday (View Only): 4:00 am - 2:00 pm

HCM Final Confirm (No Access): Thursday-Friday, 2:00 pm - 7:30 am

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Find all the latest information about the Core-CT system. View and subscribe to Core-CT notifications. Get key updates for your role.

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Need help working with Core-CT? Get guidance and support to troubleshoot issues. Submit a ticket to our Help Desk for assistance.

Important announcements

Three Important Announcements from Core-CT

Update: New Ticket System (Helix) Releasing Monday, March 2, 2026


We are pleased to announce that our new and improved ticketing system, Helix, will officially launch on Monday, March 2, 2026.

Helix will replace FootPrints and introduce a streamlined, modern process for submitting and managing support requests. This upgrade is designed to make support faster, easier, and more accessible for all users. Some of you may already be familiar with Helix if you currently submit IT tickets to BITS.

Go-Live Information
- Helix will go live on Monday, March 2, 2026.
- This will be a soft go-live. FootPrints will remain available for a few days but will no longer be used to create new tickets after the transition period.
- Any existing open FootPrints tickets will be completed in FootPrints.

Access to Helix
- All users will have access to Helix.
- Individuals without a ct.gov email address will be able to submit tickets via email (This option will be available only to those without a ct.gov email. These users will not receive automated responses; instead, help desk staff will respond to them directly.).

Training & Resources
- To help you get comfortable with Helix, job aids will be posted on the new Core-CT website under Help.
- Please watch for a Core-CT Notification on Monday that will include the Helix URL and links to the training materials.

We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to providing a more efficient and improved support experience. Additional details will be communicated as Monday, March 2, 2026 approaches.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Core-CT support team at Readiness@ct.gov.

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Register Now for the Invoice & Receipt Dates on Core-CT Vouchers Informational Webinar!

The Office of the State Comptroller, Central Accounts Payable, Audit Section will be hosting an Informational webinar on the Invoice and Receipt Dates on Core-CT Vouchers. Listed below is the date and time for which the webinar will be held. We highly recommend those involved in voucher processing and approval to attend this webinar.

If interested, please click on the link below to register. 

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 – 2:00pm- 3:30pm (click here to Register) 

Please forward this notification to the appropriate individuals within your agency who should attend.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the State Comptroller, Central Accounts Payable, Audit section, osc.apdpa@ct.gov.

 
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Register Now for the “New” Asset Subtype Field Informational Webinar!

In November 2025, an enhancement was implemented into the Asset Management Model introducing a new Asset Subtype (ASSET_SUBTYPE) field. This enhancement is a key component of ongoing efforts to improve asset tracking and streamline reporting processes. The addition of the Asset Subtype field allows agencies to more accurately identify and manage different vehicle types, ultimately making year-end reporting more efficient.

While this functionality has been available to agencies since November 2025, starting March 1, 2026, selecting an “Asset Subtype” will be mandatory for all vehicle assets when the “Asset Type” is designated as “Fleet”. To support this transition, the Office of the State Comptroller, Central Accounts Payable - Security and Asset Management team, in collaboration with the Core-CT Assets team, will be hosting an informational webinar to provide guidance and instruction on how to use the new Asset Subtype functionality.

Below is the date and time of the scheduled webinar. We encourage all relevant personnel to attend, as this training will be essential for ensuring smooth compliance with the upcoming changes.

To register, please click the link below.

Webinar Date and Time: Thursday, February 26, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (click here to Register)

Please forward this notification to the appropriate individuals within your agency who should attend.

If you have any questions regarding the webinar, please contact the Office of the State Comptroller, Central Accounts Payable Security and Asset Management at osc.assets@ct.gov.

Employee self-service dashboard

Access important employee information in Core-CT

All State of Connecticut employees have access to the Self-Service dashboard within Core-CT at the discretion of their agency. Explore the Dashboard to manage time and labor, view pay statements, edit personal details, find information on benefits and pension, get important updates like open enrollment periods, and more!

Training and support for Core-CT users

Find the tools you need to do your job

Find resources and information to help you use Core-CT and succeed in your role with the State.
  • Financials resources 
    Core-CT is used in many financial transactions for the State of Connecticut. Find info about accounts payable, billing, procurement, and more.
  • Human capital management (HCM) resources 
    Learn how to use Core-CT in your HCM role. Browse topics like payroll, time and labor, benefits, human resources, and more.
  • Security liaison resources 
    Security liaisons are responsible for reviewing security requests and serving as the point of contact with the Core-CT Security Team.

Explore analytical reporting tools

Pull reports easily

To create data reports for effective decision making, there are two tools you can use:

  • Enterprise Performance Management (EPM)
  • State Analytical Reporting System (STARS)
  • EPM training, resources, and information 
    EPM is our system that archives Core-CT data. Run an EPM report to pull information and analyze the performance of your agency. Note: EPM is updated ever 24 hours and may not include the most current data.
  • STARS training, resources, and information 
    Similar to EPM, STARS is a business intelligence tool with advanced analytical and reporting capabilities. STARS pulls data from several places, including Core-CT and non-Core-CT sources.

Need help with Core-CT?

Reach out to our Help Desk for guidance

If you encounter any issues using Core-CT, we encourage your agency to submit a FootPrints help desk ticket. Please note:

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