Independent Project Oversight Report (IPOR) Rating

3970-021 CalRecycle Integrated Information System (CRIIS)

A single enterprise solution to consolidate and manage CalRecycle’s 31 recyclable material and waste management systems that is scalable for future materials and program growth.

Project Details

Agency / State Entity Environmental Protection / Resources Recycling and Recovery, Department of
Total Cost $100,597,018
Last Approved Start Date 06/28/2024
Last Approved Finish Date 06/25/2027
Criticality Rating High
IPOR Reporting Period Overall IPOR Rating
10/01/2024 - 10/31/2024
Green

Key Questions

Is the project on track to satisfy the customer's business objectives?Yes

Is the project on track to achieve the objectives in the approved timeframe?Yes

Is the project on track to achieve the objectives within the approved budget?Yes

Project Overall Health Comments
Green
Overall, the project is in good health, with satisfactory progress being made as planned, overcoming minor challenges, and adhering to approved scope management processes. The team has successfully adapted its communication strategies to address team concerns.
Focus Area/Rating Comments
Governance

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This focus area is rated satisfactory as the stakeholders and support teams, including Solution Integrator (SI), Organizational Change Management (OCM), and Enterprise Project Management team, are engaged, and collaborating on project activities. • The Project Steering Committee (PSC) Meeting was held on October 17, 2024. • The PSC was briefed on the current project status, including progress on discovery sessions, stakeholder engagement efforts, and the upcoming implementation timeline for the CRIIS solution.
Time Management

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The project is progressing satisfactorily, with the team progressing as planned, overcoming minor challenges. • The Project Status Report (PSR) for the October reporting period highlights significant progress, including the drafting and review of key business process flows, and strong collaboration between SMEs and business analyst teams. • The SI team is progressing well in developing critical materials, including the Stakeholder Engagement Schedule, product/technical training paths, and discovery training packets for onboarding new team members. • The necessary IT solution licenses have been procured. • The project schedule was updated to reflect a reduction in the execution timeline, which will be reviewed and approved by the Change Control Board (CCB) in the next reporting period. • The IPO Manager suggests continuous monitoring to ensure timelines and deliverables are met.
Cost & Contract Management

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This focus area is rated satisfactory, with project cost aligned with the approved Financial Analysis Worksheet (FAW). • Two action items related to the SI contract are being tracked.
Scope Management

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This focus area is rated satisfactory, with the project adhering to approved scope management processes. • A change request to accelerate the schedule will be submitted to the CCB in the next reporting period, and the IPO Manager will monitor change management effectiveness for the next oversight report. • The IPO Manager observed effective collaboration, user stories being logged, and daily scrum meetings driving positive momentum; the team is focused on limiting scope changes post-design confirmation. • The Project Management team is addressing the program team’s concerns by establishing clearer communication, real-time feedback, and close collaboration with the SI and Enterprise PM teams. • No concerns noted regarding how the project team is managing scope and addressing issues; success depends on consistent follow-through and communication.
Resources

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• The IPO Manager noted no concerns and observed active collaboration among state and vendor teams.
Quality

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No concerns were noted in this focus area as the project team developed high-quality deliverables. • The IPO Manager observed Design review meetings, where the team emphasized a structured approach to ensure traceability, alignment with business needs, and long-term sustainability; follow-up actions are planned to address outstanding questions. • No risks/issues were raised by the Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) team during this reporting period.
Risk And Issues

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This focus area has a satisfactory rating. • There are no project risks that require escalation. There are currently no active issues.
Transition Readiness

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This focus area is rated satisfactory, as the OCM-related activities are well-coordinated and transparent. • The IPO Manager reviewed survey feedback from Discovery sessions and noted that the OCM team adjusted its communication strategies to address the team members' concerns. • From the oversight perspective, these actions help ensure that participants have the guidance and clarity needed to stay engaged.
Conditions For Approval

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The project must submit a Maintenance and Operations plan for CDT’s approval no later than six months before implementation.
Corrective Action

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There are no corrective action plan items.
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