Input from all the team members should be incorporated into the plan to accurately assess the cost and time involved for completing the project. This input shall be essentially complete before review is undertaken and the Branch and Section chiefs shall be responsible for accuracy of their information. Independent review of the PMP shall be limited to a single recognized expert in project management policies and procedures, who has not directly participated in the project. This individual shall be selected from a list of qualified personnel, maintained by the Chief of the Project Management Branch. The reviewer will work with the Project Manager to resolve issues raised during the review with any unresolved issues brought to the DPM for resolution.
Proper documentation is a key component of an effective review process.
Significant decisions must be recorded and the entire process must provide a clear audit trail. The documentation of the review shall be included in the project file, where it will be available for audit. The purpose of the review documentation is to show the full scope of the review and to assure action items are appropriately tracked to a resolution or request for policy decision. The PM is ultimately responsible for the preparation of the FCSA, PCA, MOA, MOU and Design Agreement for assigned projects. However, the PM is encouraged to delegate the compiling of these documents to the Assistant District Counsel, assigned to the project.