ICT Two Pass Review Process
David Maybanks
Branch ManagerInvestment Management Branch
Australian Government Information Management Office
1
(AGIMO)
ICT Two Pass Review: Objective
• Effective from June 2008
• Objective is to assist:
– Government, with better decision-making on ICT investments, and
– Agencies, with improved implementation outcomes
• Achieved through a staged approval process
ICT Two Pass Review applies to:
• Proposals from FMA and CAC agencies which:
– are ICT-enabled
– have a total proposal cost of $30M or more
– include ICT costs of at least $10M, and
– are high risk.
ICT Two Pass Review applies to:
• ICT enabled proposals:
– Presented as part of the budget process, as well as
– Those outside the normal budget schedule, and which
– Arise at short notice
ICT Two Pass Review Process does not apply to:
• Defence proposals
• ICT projects approved before June 2008
ICT Two Pass Review Process: Key Steps
1. First Pass Cabinet Consideration
2. Second Pass Cabinet Consideration
ICT Two Pass Review Process: Key Actions:
1. Discuss Investment Intentions
2. Submit draft First Pass Business Case
3. Submit final First Pass Business Case
4. Lodge Cabinet submission seeking first pass approval
ICT Two Pass Review Process: Key Actions (cont):
5 Submit draft Second Pass Business Case
6 Submit final Second Pass Business Case
7 Lodge Cabinet submission seeking second pass approval
ICT Two Pass Review Process: First Pass Business Case
• Supports first pass consideration
• Presents a range of practical, indicative options, with likely:– Benefits
– Costs
– Risks
ICT Two Pass Review Process: Second Pass Business Case
• Supports second pass consideration
• For an option(s) agreed to proceed to second pass, fully developed and more precise:
– Cost, Risk– Scope– Benefits
• Agency capability
Who to contact for more information• David Maybanks, Branch Manager
– (02) 6215 1571
• Christine Leung, Director, ICT Investment Framework– (02) 6215 2454
– ICT Two Pass Review process
• Alex Glafchev, A/g Director, Budget Analysis– (02) 6215 1525
– emerging intentions or specific proposals