Overview
The Project Approval Lifecycle (PAL) is to improve the quality, value and likelihood of success for information technology (IT) projects undertaken by the State of California.
The PAL represents an opportunity for Agency/state entity’s management to assess the full implications of a proposed IT project. It’s intended to ensure projects are undertaken with clear business objectives, accurate costs, and realistic schedules.
The PAL process has four steps that are followed for seamless project outcomes.
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Business Analysis
Identify business sponsorships, stakeholder assessments, business program and project justification, business outcomes desired, and Initial project and funding readiness
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Alternatives Analysis
Market research preparation, roadmap (estimated schedule), Cost Benefit Proposal (CBP), Viable alternative solutions, and Cost estimates
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Solution Analysis
Project procurement roadmap, Build and conduct solicitation, and Ancillary procurements
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Project Readiness and Approval
Contract, organization, and project readiness; Schedule and cost baselines; Business objective valuation; Solicitation results; Initial risk register