Explore analytics, history, and trends within your reports

Take your insights to the next level with two powerful data analysis tools: EPM and STARS. These tools are different from standard Core-CT reports. They are designed to help you capture history, identify trends, and improve the overall efficiency of State operations.

  • EPM (Enterprise Performance Management): EPM is Core-CT’s internal data hub. Create queries, explore analytics, and export reports to Excel for deeper review. This reporting option also allows combining HCM and Finanical data together.

  • STARS (State Analytics Reporting System): Use STARS for a high-level visual overview. Find options to integrate data from other sources, and drill down to create dashboards and visual summaries.

Enterprise Performance Management (EPM)

Detailed data and trend analysis

EPM is the internal data hub for Core-CT. It displays tables of Human Capital Management (HCM) and Financials data for the State of CT. With EPM, you can:

  • Build and customize ad-hoc queries
  • Analyze historical data
  • Track performance and trends
  • Export reports to Excel
View all EPM queries and resources  

State Analytical Reporting System (STARS)

Interactive dashboards and visuals

STARS transforms Core-CT data into visual reports and interactive dashboards. With STARS, you can:

  • Integrate data from several different systems
  • View interactive dashboards, drill-downs, and visual analytics
  • Access reports on a mobile device
  • Easily find links between your data and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
View all STARS reports and resources  

Not sure which tool to use? View example reports.

EPM vs. STARS: Which query is best for your needs?




EPM example queries

  • Audit sick time used by employees. (Query: Sick Use Audit Query)
  • Identify when voucher payment terms do not match the contract payment terms. (Query: Contract vs Voucher Pay Terms)
  • View all open p-card purchase orders for a given agency. (Query: Open PCard POs by Agency)
  • View a list of all employee contact information. (Query: All current employee Email/Phone)
View all EPM queries


STARS example reports

  • Budget in a pivot table format
  • Headcount KPI – all interactive
  • Payroll Monitor high level outlook of payroll statistics
  • Employee Headcount in a graph format

View all STARS resources and materials

Looking for standard Core-CT reports or something else?



Core HCM job aids and reports

Find all Core-CT reports, job aids, training materials, and more for HCM users.
Visit the HCM page  


Core financials job aids and reports

Find all Core-CT reports, job aids, training materials, and more for Financials users.
Visit the Financials page  


Need help with something else?

View frequently-asked questions or submit a Footprints ticket for further support.
Visit the Core-CT support section