The focus of the committee structure is the management of risks and the assurance of quality. Categories of risks have been identified through group consensus, including potential impacts and mitigation steps. Managing for quality is an ongoing and daily endeavor of Project leadership. Additional contractor staff has been added to assist the effort of Quality Assurance. Detailed work plans exist.
Contracts specify areas of responsibility.
Wisconsin specific requirements. The State's project program staff, with assistance from QA specialists, has the responsibility to insure that the plans and specifications are adequate. User acceptance testing is the responsibility of the State. Pilot testing and implementation are shared responsibilities. The QA specialists will have the primary responsibility for the State's activities in these phases of development.