ICT Two Pass Review Process

David Maybanks

Branch ManagerInvestment Management Branch

Australian Government Information Management Office

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(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