To what degree is this 1 = The project is a critical The decision to make the project a project considered to be of priority: all resources critical priority is made with the critical importance to the necessary will be approval of the Statement of Department or Agency allocated to it. Requirements (SOR). 5 = The project is a normal priority: resources may be shared with a project of equal or higher priority. How thoroughly does the 1 = The business case is project business case compelling, and value demonstrate the value of the is extensively project to the organization? documented OR a business case is not Note: A business case required (when it is required) is 3 = The business case defined by the operational provides a good requirements of the demonstration of department or agency. value; some details require further clarification. 5 = The business case does not demonstrate value or is not complete. To what degree are the 1 = There is consistent, IT-E projects are reported on at all department’s management clear, and relevant management levels which and relevant stakeholders comprehensive provide comprehensive stakeholder aware of the project understanding of the awareness. project at all relevant levels. 3 = There is good general awareness of the project, its implications, and its budget. 5 = There is minimal awareness of the
To what degree is this project considered to be of critical importance to the Department or Agency 1 = The project is a critical priority: all resources necessary will be allocated to it. 5 = The project is a normal priority: resources may be shared with a project of equal or higher priority. The decision to make the project a critical priority is made with the approval of the Statement of Requirements (SOR). How thoroughly does the project business case demonstrate the value of the project to the organization? Note: A business case (when it is required) is defined by the operational requirements of the department or agency. 1 = The business case is compelling, and value is extensively documented OR a business case is not required 3 = The business case provides a good demonstration of value; some details require further clarification. 5 = The business case does not demonstrate value or is not complete. To what degree are the department’s management and relevant stakeholders aware of the project 1 = There is consistent, clear, and comprehensive understanding of the project at all relevant levels. 3 = There is good general awareness of the project, its implications, and its budget. 5 = There is minimal awareness of the IT-E projects are reported on at all relevant management levels which provide comprehensive stakeholder awareness.