Can the Earned Value Performance Reports be delivered electronically?
The ASDEFCON template CDRL states that the EVPR should be delivered in both hard and soft copy. The soft copy should be delivered in a manner that allows for easy input into Analysis tools such as wInsight. The soft copy can be provided in an MS Excel spreadsheet, xml format, or an X12 format (from COBRA). This requirement is detailed in the Earned Value Management Plan (DID-PM-MGT-EVMP) and will ensure that the data provided can be utilised by the project office. The project office will be cautious not to accept data in electronic format with the data inserted as pictures instead of tables or spreadsheets. Once the data has been converted to a picture it cannot be utilised for electronic transfer into analysis tools. Further, reports provided in a PDF format lose their formatting structure when converted back to MS Word or Excel. It is also possible to have the data available online where you have arrangements enabling online access to the project office personnel.
