For example, there is no formal mechanism for team members to report progress on project tasks. ITS plans on incorporating a project management methodology using a standard management information software tool during Fiscal Year 1996. The Office of Information Technology Services should continue implementation of a project management methodology by incorporating project management features using the management information tool and by instituting weekly status reporting for all project activities. Enterprise PM has been adopted as the Department standard and is being implemented. Standard coding structures are being established to ensure maximum benefit from the utilization of this software.
Projects vary in size and scope.
Regular status reporting will be employed on each project, method to be based on project characteristics. Completion is planned by December 1995. Project Time Estimates Are Understated Project time estimates developed by ITS appear to be significantly understated. During the audit we obtained the assistance of information systems experts to evaluate time estimates prepared by ITS staff for two development projects. We estimate it will take ITS staff more than twice the time planned to complete one of the projects.