Home Page Icon
Home Page
Table of Contents for
Cover
Close
Cover
by Patricia A. Kelley, Thomas G. Kessler
Federal IT Capital Planning and Investment Control (with CD)
Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
About the Authors
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction: The Legislative Basis for Improved IT Management
Federal CPIC Requirements
The Clinger-Cohen Act
Congressional Intent: Increased Efficiency
Procurement
Empowerment and Responsibilities
Agency Responsibilities
Chief Information Officer Responsibilities
Other Provisions
Implementing Clinger-Cohen: From Law to Regulation
OMB Circular A-130
Part I: Implementing CPIC and Integrating It with the Budget Process
Chapter 1: Overview of Capital Planning and Investment Control
Maximizing Return on Investment
Roles and Responsibilities
Agency Head
Assistant Secretaries
Senior Program Managers
Chief Information Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Acquisition Officer
End-Users/Customers
Agency Sponsor
Investment Champion
Investment Manager
The CPIC Organizational Structure
IT Investment Review Board
CPIC Support Group
Integrated Project Team
Phases of the CPIC Process
Planning Phase
Selection Phase
Control Phase
Evaluation Phase
CPIC Artifacts
Implications of the CPIC Process
Chapter 2: CPIC Planning and Selection Phases
CPIC Planning Activities
Updating the Enterprise Architecture and Setting IT Security and Privacy Priorities
Analyzing the IT Portfolio
Updating the IT Capital Plan
Identifying New Investment Opportunities
Preparing Supporting Information to Update IT Business Cases
Collecting In-Use Asset Review Results
Conducting Independent Baseline Reviews
CPIC Selection Activities
Preparing for the CPIC Selection Phase
Analyzing New Investment Opportunities
Selecting Investments for the Agency IT Portfolio
Integrating CPIC and the Agency Budget Process
CPIC as a Forum for IT Policy Issues
Chapter 3: CPIC Control and Evaluation Phases
CPIC Control Activities
Earned-Value Management as Control Tool
Preparing for ITIRB Control Reviews
ITIRB Control Reviews
Investment-Level Control Responsibilities
CPIC Evaluation Activities
Operational Analyses and Post-Implementation Reviews
How Control and Evaluation Activities Relate to Planning and Selection Activities
Part II: Positioning CPIC as a Global Agency Process
Chapter 4: Strategically Positioning CPIC within the Organization
The Importance of CPIC: A Mandate for Stewardship and Strategic Management
Key Elements of an Effective CPIC Process
Implement CPIC and Integrate It with the Budget Process
Change the Agency’s Culture
Create an Inventory
Change the IT Culture
Develop an Architecture
Improve IT Asset Performance
Improve IT Development Performance
Manage Portfolio Performance
Implications
Improving the Existing CPIC Process
Chapter 5: Integrating CPIC and Enterprise Architecture
Agency Enterprise Architecture
Integrating CPIC and the Enterprise Architecture
Approaches to Integration
Steps to Achieve Successful Integration
Design the Integration Process
Develop and Enforce EA Review Procedures
Conduct CPIC-EA Integration Training
Implications of the Federal Enterprise Architecture
Chapter 6: IT Portfolio Analysis: Evaluation Techniques and Methods
IT Portfolio Analysis Principles
Portfolio Analysis Process and Methodology
Methods for Analyzing the IT Portfolio
Portfolio Analysis Criteria
Cross-Portfolio Redundancy
System-to-System Information Exchange
Technological Compatibility
Alignment with Agency Mission and Goals
Functional Balance
Risk Distribution
Technological Maturity
Alignment with E-Government Initiatives
Other Considerations
Communicating Portfolio Analysis Results
Portfolio Analysis Tools
Chapter 7: Operational Analysis and Post-Implementation Reviews
What Is an Operational Analysis?
Which Assets Should Be Reviewed?
Who Should Be on the Operations Review Team?
What Should Be Reviewed?
Performance Assessment
Cost Assessment
Technology Assessment
Security and Privacy Assessment
Other Factors
Future Scans
Conducting an Operational Analysis
Planning
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Reporting
Outcomes of an Operational Analysis
Taking Action
Post-Implementation Reviews
Part III: Individual Investments: Maximizing ROI and Minimizing Risk
Chapter 8: Communicating with a Business Case
What Is a Business Case and Why Is It Important?
Key Elements of an IT Business Case
Writing an Effective Business Case
Investment Summary and Justification
Investment Spending Plan
Asset Performance Information
Alternatives Analysis
Risk Analysis
Project Performance Information
How the ITIRB Uses Business Case Information
Chapter 9: Alternatives Analysis
Identifying and Selecting Alternatives
The Federal Approach to IT Cost-Benefit Analysis
Investment Benefits
Investment Costs
Other Cost-Benefit Considerations
Presenting Alternatives Analysis Results
Periodic Updates to the Alternatives Analysis
Chapter 10: Identifying and Mitigating Project Risk
Building Skyscrapers and Software
Reasons for System Development Project Failures
Early Project Risks
Design and Technology Risks
Project Management Risks
Risk Management
Defining Risk
Defining Risk Management
Identifying Risks
Evaluating Risk
Mitigation Strategies
Risk Management throughout the Project Life Cycle
Risk Management as a Paperwork Exercise
Risk Management as a Key Element of Portfolio Management
Chapter 11: Using Earned-Value Management to Control Cost and Schedule Variance
What Is Earned-Value Management?
The Relationship between EVM and CPIC
Developing EVM Estimates
EVM Calculations
Other Considerations about EVM
Reviewing and Challenging EVM Estimates and Reports
Considerations in Modifying an EVM Baseline
EVM as a Key CPIC Tool
Chapter 12: Conducting an Independent or Integrated Baseline Review
IBR Objectives
Planning and Preparing for the IBR
Identifying IBR Personnel and Resources
Delineating Roles, Responsibilities, and Expectations
Preparing the IBR Project Plan
Training and Preparing the IBR Team
Announcing and Initiating the Review
Conducting Fieldwork
Examining Estimates
Compiling Fieldwork Results
Debriefing the IT Project Team, CPIC-SG, and ITIRB
The IBR Report
Follow-Up Activities
Revising the Baseline
Part IV: Realizing the Full Benefits of a CPIC Process
Chapter 13: CPIC Special Topics
Information Technology Infrastructure
Scope and Scale
CPIC Implications
Infrastructure and the ITIRB
Infrastructure and Business Cases
Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture, and Operational Analysis
Infrastructure Innovation
Security and Privacy
Acquisition Management
Incorporating These Key Issues
Chapter 14: Measuring, Monitoring, and Evaluating Portfolio Performance
Critical Success Factors
Factor 1: The Right People with the Right Skills and the Right Attitude
Factor 2: Centralized Control over IT Spending
Factor 3: Fully Embracing Investment and Portfolio Management Principles
Factor 4: IT People Who Sell Investments
Factor 5: The Integrity of the CPIC Process
Factor 6: A Strategic Enterprise Perspective
Factor 7: Success Determined through Measurement
Challenge Questions
Conclusion
Appendix: Legislative and Regulatory Requirements
Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990
OMB Circular A-94
The Government Performance and Results Act of 1993
Government Management Reform Act of 1994
The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
Federal Financial Management Improvement Act of 1996
Information Technology Management Reform Act of 1996 (Clinger-Cohen Act)
OMB Memorandum M-97-02, “Funding Information Systems Investments”
OMB Circular A-130
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
Search in book...
Toggle Font Controls
Playlists
Add To
Create new playlist
Name your new playlist
Playlist description (optional)
Cancel
Create playlist
Sign In
Email address
Password
Forgot Password?
Create account
Login
or
Continue with Facebook
Continue with Google
Sign Up
Full Name
Email address
Confirm Email Address
Password
Login
Create account
or
Continue with Facebook
Continue with Google
Next
Next Chapter
Federal IT Capital Planning and Investment Control (with CD)
Add Highlight
No Comment
..................Content has been hidden....................
You can't read the all page of ebook, please click
here
login for view all page.
Day Mode
Cloud Mode
Night Mode
Reset