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Frequently asked questions

What will be scrutinised in the assessment?

The Deputy Directors-General Sub-Group receive a summary assessment report from the Queensland Government Customer and Digital Group (QGCDG). In undertaking the assessment, the documentation outlined in step 3 of the ICT investment review process (above) will be scrutinised. In addition, the following may be scrutinised or requested:

• any materials referenced in the associated or prior Gateway review guides
• evidence of senior responsible officer endorsement of the initiative
• any materials, indicated by the assurance process that could be reasonably expected to be completed at that stage of the initiative
• all the prior gated reviews and action plans.

Is a submission required where the products and services, although in total value will exceed $5M, are available under an existing whole-of-government Panel Arrangement?

Not for the amount. The trigger for Investment review is independent of the amount of dollars, and also from the method of procurement.

I have an assurance level 1 initiative that is not compliant with the Queensland Government Enterprise Architecture. Is an investment review required?

Yes. Although an assurance level of 1 is not in scope of investment review, this initiative will be in scope as it is not aligned with Queensland Government ICT strategy, policy, standards or enterprise architecture (QGEA).

As a first step, you will need to apply for a QGEA exception.

You will then need to submit the documentation required for the relevant gate for an assurance level 2 initiative along with the result of the QGEA exception to the Investment Review team.

You can submit your investment review at the same time as the QGEA exception. However, the results of the exception process will be needed to complete the investment review.

Depending on the nature of the exception the investment review may be decided administratively or referred to the Deputy Directors-General Sub-Group.

I have an assurance level 2, 3 or 4 initiative that is not compliant with the Queensland Government Enterprise Architecture. What additional documentation or processes apply?

This means that your initiative has multiple triggers that apply as both the assurance level and the initiative not aligning with Queensland Government ICT strategy, policy, standards or enterprise architecture (QGEA) triggers investment review.

As a first step, you will need to apply for a QGEA exception.

You will then need to submit the documentation required for the relevant gate and assurance level for the initiative along with the result of the QGEA exception to the Investment Review team.

You can submit your investment review at the same time as the QGEA exception. However, the results of the exception process will be needed to complete the investment review.

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