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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Sign in to the Core-CT system. Enter your User ID and password to enter the system.

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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

Two Important Announcements from Core-CT

System Maintenance Sunday, January 25th from 6:00 AM until 12:00 PM

Important Notice Regarding access for system maintenance.

All Core-CT modules, HRMS, Financials and EPM will be unavailable for Regular Quarterly System Maintenance Sunday, February 22nd from 6:00 AM until 12:00 PM.

 

 

New Ticket System (Helix) Releasing Monday, February 23, 2026

We are pleased to announce that our new and improved ticketing system, Helix, will officially launch on Monday, February 23, 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.

Why Helix?
Helix replaces FootPrints with an enhanced ticket submission and tracking experience. Key improvements include:

- A more user-friendly, modern interface

- Improved ticket tracking and visibility

- Better communication between users and support teams

Go-Live Information

- Helix will go live on Monday, February 23, 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 on Monday, February 23, 2026.

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

Thank you,
Core-CT Team

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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