Independent Project Oversight Report (IPOR) Rating

2240-053 HCD Connect

The Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department proposes the procurement and implementation of an enterprise loan and grant management system. The Department oversees more than 80 programs that award loans and grants for construction, acquisition, rehabilitation and preservation of affordable rental and ownership housing, homeless shelters and transitional housing, public facilities, and infrastructure. New funding programs have increased dramatically over the last few years with more new funding programs to be released for years to come in support of California residents. HCD’s current technology systems are outdated and inefficient and unable to support the ever-expanding housing initiatives, State and Federal mandates, meet reporting requirements and sustain HCD’s operational needs.

Project Details

Agency / State Entity Business, Consumer Services, and Housing / Housing and Community Development, Department of
Total Cost $39,116,973
Last Approved Start Date 07/01/2023
Last Approved Finish Date 01/31/2026
Criticality Rating Medium
IPOR Reporting Period Overall IPOR Rating
03/01/2026 - 04/07/2026
Green
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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 Project Overall Health is Green for this reporting period.
Focus Area/Rating Comments
Governance

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Project leadership was actively involved in the project, with active visible sponsorship. The project team provides Project Sponsor updates through published weekly status reports.
Time Management

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The project met the scheduled R2 deployment date of April 05, 2026, and has begun project stabilization.
Cost & Contract Management

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The project continues to track costs monthly, and the expenses are currently within the planned budget amount.
Scope Management

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The project remained aligned with approved project scope.
Resources

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The staffing management and contractor management practices were implemented in accordance with the documented approach. Key Accenture resources will begin to reduce their time and be rolled off the project at the end of March 2026.
Quality

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Significant progress has been made in completing key testing milestones, continued attention is required to address remaining defects and ensure operational readiness for deployment.
Risk And Issues

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The project created detailed Risk/Issue Management Plans, Risk Registers, and Issue Logs.
Transition Readiness

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Transition Readiness activities will continue to be implemented during the March reporting period.
Conditions For Approval

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No conditions for this reporting period.
Corrective Action

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No corrective action plans are in place currently.
Project Approval Documents
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