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54 <br /> Appendix B: IT Governance 2012 <br /> Project Prioritization and Management <br /> To guide the allocation of resources, a prioritization process is utilized for all information technology <br /> project requests. Understanding the factors utilized at this level of prioritization will assist County staff <br /> in understanding the rationale for determining how and why resources are assigned to specific <br /> projects. By definition, higher priority projects will receive higher levels of resources (time, staff, and <br /> finances). <br /> A certain amount of flexibility will always be a component of the project prioritization process. <br /> Management must be able to adjust the process when necessary to achieve critical outcomes. <br /> However, routine use of basic guidelines will help members understand the evaluation process by <br /> which projects are prioritized. <br /> Factors that are considered when Weight Score Total <br /> prioritizing projects include: N (1-10) (score * weight) <br /> 1. Statutory Compliance 15% <br /> 2. Citizen Service Improvements 20% <br /> 3. Positive Financial Impact: Cost Savings/Revenue 25% <br /> Generation <br /> 4. Alignment with Comprehensive Plan or 10% <br /> Commissioners' Goals <br /> 5. Internal Service Improvements 20% <br /> 6. Enterprise Scope 10% <br /> Total 100% <br />