Independent Project Oversight Report (IPOR) Rating

8660-094 Telecommunications User Fees Filing System (TUFFS)

The PUC proposes to replace its Telecommunications User Fee Filing System (TUFFS) to change the methodology for collecting approximately $800 million annually in Public Purpose Program (PPP) funds and the Commission’s User Fee from telecommunications carriers to simplify the process at both ends.

Project Details

Agency / State Entity General Government / Public Utilities Commission
Total Cost $5,863,145
Last Approved Start Date 06/16/2022
Last Approved Finish Date 06/19/2024
Criticality Rating Medium
IPOR Reporting Period Overall IPOR Rating
01/01/2023 - 03/31/2023
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 remains Green due to consistent management and continued progress.
Focus Area/Rating Comments
Governance

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• The Project Sponsor and Project Director are actively engaged in current activities and decision-making. • A Governance Plan is in place and processes are being followed.
Time Management

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• Development and testing activities are taking longer than anticipated but the May 1 Go-Live still appears to be achievable. • The project schedule is reviewed regularly. • A Schedule Management Plan is in place and processes are being followed.
Cost & Contract Management

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• Current project costs are in alignment with the approved budget. • Contract and Cost Management Plans are in place and processes are being followed.
Scope Management

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• All requirements are under configuration control and linked to user stories. • Change requests for additional data migration and document storage are still being reviewed. • A Scope Management Plan is in place and processes are being followed.
Resources

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• The current project team appears to work well together and is appropriate for the work that is currently planned. • Resources have the appropriate tools to complete project work. • A Staff/HR Management Plan is in place and processes are being followed.
Quality

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• Project deliverables continue to be of good quality and the vendor is responsive to feedback. • As deployment nears, the large number of open defects is concerning. • A Quality Management Plan is in place and processes are being followed.
Risk And Issues

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• Risks and issues are being identified, tracked and managed in accordance with the Risk and Issue Management plans. • Risks and issues are discussed regularly. • There are no current risks requiring escalation.
Transition Readiness

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• OCM activities continue and are appropriate for this stage of the project.
Conditions For Approval

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The Implementation Management Plan has been completed.
Corrective Action

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There are no corrective action plans in place.
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