What are the necessary elements of a well-written BCP?
• Document and address a compelling public need • Agree/coincide with the Administrations goals and policies • Rank as a high priority for the Administration/agency/department • Justify the needs based on benefits, costs, and/or workload • Convey planning and coordination • Realistically address alternatives • Spend only funds that are available • Comply with Finance BCP timelines and instructions There is also a discussion of writing effective BCPs and examples of good BCPs in the BAG website. www.dof.ca.gov/fisa/bag/bagtoc.htm.