Department of Trade, Business and Innovation cont… # 2016 Audit Recommendation Assessment of Current Status 3 should involve the early The draft NTPDF requires agencies to “Planning identification and involvement of key engage with relevant stakeholders, including departments that are expected to have other NT Government departments, responsibility throughout the project.” throughout the project. On review of the framework, it was noted that agencies are only to utilise the NTPDF project “encouraged status”. The Detailed Business Case Template requires a communication management plan to be documented that can be customised depending on the size and complexity of each project. 4 performance indicators should be Proposed project outcomes are to be “Key established for use in the planning, identified clearly within the Strategic Business evaluation and delivery of all future Case Template. major projects.” In the Detailed Business Case Template, the project’s objective and proposed outcomes are to be clearly identified. Guidance information is provided to ensure outcomes are relevant, measurable and achievable. Stage 10 Close and Evaluation” “Project (refer to Diagram 1) of the draft NTPDF requires projects to be evaluated by delegated officers to determine whether the outcomes sought are being achieved. The draft NTPDF Benefits Realisation Template is to be used for this purpose.
Department of Trade, Business and Innovation cont… # 2016 Audit Recommendation Assessment of Current Status 3 “Planning should involve the early identification and involvement of key departments that are expected to have responsibility throughout the project.” The draft NTPDF requires agencies to engage with relevant stakeholders, including other NT Government departments, throughout the project. On review of the framework, it was noted that agencies are only “encouraged to utilise the NTPDF project status”. The Detailed Business Case Template requires a communication management plan to be documented that can be customised depending on the size and complexity of each project. 4 “Key performance indicators should be established for use in the planning, evaluation and delivery of all future major projects.” Proposed project outcomes are to be identified clearly within the Strategic Business Case Template. In the Detailed Business Case Template, the project’s objective and proposed outcomes are to be clearly identified. Guidance information is provided to ensure outcomes are relevant, measurable and achievable. Stage 10 “Project Close and Evaluation” (refer to Diagram 1) of the draft NTPDF requires projects to be evaluated by delegated officers to determine whether the outcomes sought are being achieved. The draft NTPDF Benefits Realisation Template is to be used for this purpose.
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