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
12/01/2024 - 12/31/2024
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
The overall health of the project appears to be satisfactory. The project is actively managing challenges, with confidence in completing Phase I Discovery sessions in January 2025. The project remains on track with the approved scope and change management processes, including a system removal that won't impact the timeline or cost, pending Change Control Board (CCB) approval.
Focus Area/Rating Comments
Governance

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This focus area is rated satisfactory as the project team remained engaged. • The Project Steering Committee (PSC) Meeting was held on December 17, 2024, where the current project status was presented, and the outcome was a positive review of progress with no concerns raised.
Time Management

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This focus area has a satisfactory rating as project activities are progressing, though further action is needed to finalize some schedule elements. • The IPO Manager reviewed the Solution Integrator (SI) project schedule, noting some delays due to the additional time needed for Design and finalization. • Despite delays, the SI PM confirmed that Phase I Go-Live milestones remain on track, with a revised project schedule reflecting new insights and updated in the coming weeks. The team is actively managing dependencies, resources, and ongoing adjustments to keep the project on track. • Observed project progress in ongoing efforts in discovery, design, and stakeholder engagement, while the project teams are addressing minor challenges in resource, time constraints, and coordination to ensure alignment and avoid risks.
Cost & Contract Management

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No concerns were noted in this focus area, as the project budget aligns with the approved budget and continues to follow the cost and contract management processes.
Scope Management

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This focus area is rated satisfactory, as the project continues to follow approved scope and change management processes. • Out of 31, 1 system was removed from the project scope without impacting the project timeline or cost and will be presented to the CCB for approval.
Resources

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The IPO Manager noted no concerns as the project effectively manages its resources.
Quality

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No concerns were noted in this focus area as the project team focused on continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement. • Observed CRIIS Design Review and Walkthrough meetings, it was both a success in terms of engagement and productive in identifying areas that need attention. • The Salesforce Demo provided an early preview, generating valuable feedback. Stakeholders were reassured that future updates would include tailored configurations. • During this reporting period, the Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) team raised no new findings or concerns.
Risk And Issues

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This focus area is rated satisfactory, with no escalation required. • A medium-severity risk related to Phase 1 completion is being closely monitored, and a mitigation plan is in place.
Transition Readiness

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This focus area is rated satisfactory as the project engages stakeholders in Organizational Change Management (OCM). • Observed positive progress in OCM activities, with a clear focus on structured communication, and key plans development.
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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