Key Questions

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

Is the project on track to achieve the objectives in the approved timeframe?No

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

Project Overall Health

Comments

Yellow

During the April reporting period, the overall project health remained Yellow. Project implementation activities were suspended following issuance of a stop work order to the vendor on April 6, 2026. As a result, development, testing, validation, and transition preparation activities were paused while Caltrans and the vendor began discussions regarding the path forward for the project and related contractual matters. Governance structures and financial controls remain in place; however, significant schedule, quality, and delivery concerns continue to require elevated management attention and corrective action planning.

Focus Area/Rating	Comments
Governance Yellow	During the April reporting period, Governance remained Yellow. Following issuance of the stop work order, management attention focused on project status assessment, contractual discussions, and evaluation of the path forward for the project. Governance structures remain active and continue supporting executive discussion and coordination activities.
Time Management Red	During the April reporting period, Time Management remained Red. Following suspension of implementation activities, the project no longer has a viable implementation schedule. All remaining milestones, including User Acceptance Testing, Go-Live, and transition activities, are currently on hold pending the outcome of discussions regarding the future direction of the project.
Cost & Contract Management Yellow	During the April reporting period, Cost and Contract Management shifted from Green to Yellow. Project expenditures remain aligned with the approved budget baseline, and no cost overruns were reported. However, uncertainty now exists regarding remaining contractual obligations, deliverable acceptance, and future project costs pending the outcome of ongoing discussions between Caltrans and the vendor.
Scope Management Yellow	During the April reporting period, Scope Management shifted from Green to Yellow. Active work toward delivery of the approved project scope was paused following issuance of the stop work order. While no formal scope changes have been approved, uncertainty exists regarding how and when the remaining scope will ultimately be delivered.
Resources Yellow	During the April reporting period, Resource Management remained Yellow. Active implementation activities were suspended during the reporting period, creating uncertainty regarding future staffing utilization, vendor support continuity, and long-term resource planning. Project management and executives remain engaged in discussions regarding the project’s future direction.
Quality Red	During the April reporting period, Quality Management remained Red. Previously identified quality concerns, including sustained defect volume and repeated validation issues, remain unresolved following suspension of testing and remediation activities. No additional progress toward stabilization of system functionality occurred during the reporting period.
Risk And Issues Red	During the April reporting period, Risks and Issues remained Red. Previously identified schedule, quality, and delivery risks continue to impact overall project stability. The stop work order further increased uncertainty regarding project completion, future implementation planning, and contractual resolution, requiring continued executive attention and corrective action planning.
Transition Readiness Yellow	During the April reporting period, Transition Readiness remained Yellow. User Acceptance Testing preparation, training development, and deployment planning activities were paused following suspension of implementation activities. Transition planning may resume depending on the outcome of ongoing discussions regarding the future path forward for the project.
Conditions For Approval Green	During the April reporting period, the Conditions for Approval focus area retained its Green rating. • The Integrated Project Schedule and Test Management Plan requirements have been met. • The Transition to Maintenance and Operations Plan submission is required six months before the project end date.
Corrective Action Green	N/A

• Special Project Report 1 (pdf)
• Stage 4 Project Readiness and Approval (pdf)
• Stage 3 Part B Solution Development (pdf)
• Stage 3 Part A Solution Development (pdf)
• Stage 2 Alternative Analysis (pdf)
• Stage 1 Business Analysis (pdf)