What are the next steps in the PPEA process?
The review of PPEA proposals is a continuous process, in the sense that each proposal gets its own review. At present, we have four proposals under simultaneous review. Competing proposals are due by August 2. At that point, the proposals undergo “conceptual review.” If the review committee recommends that any or all of the proposals move forward to Detailed Review, a “recommended course of action” will be developed and submitted to the Chief Information Officer (CIO). The CIO, in consultation with the Information Technology Investment Board (ITIB) will submit the recommended course of action to the Secretary of Technology. After consultation with the Secretaries of Administration and Finance, the Secretary of Technology may approve or reject the recommended course of action. After approval of the recommended course of action, the proposal moves into the Detailed Review phase. If the Secretary of Technology approves the course of action and Conceptual Proposal, a Detailed Proposal will