Step 2: Analyse and plan

Following completion of the detailed business case, the Department of Customer Services, Open Data, and Small and Family Business (CDSB) works with the agency to complete investment review A for the project. Summarised findings are presented to the Digital Economy Leadership Sub Group (DELSG) and investment guidance is provided back to the agency. For some projects, this step may not be required. CDSB will work collaboratively with agencies to determine what reviews are required for each project.

This step is undertaken before government commits funding for the initiative (regardless of funding source).

CDSB ensures the project continues to adhere to the digital investment principles, aligns to digital strategic priorities (where possible) and policies, and the business case provides clear, comprehensive evidence for decision-makers.

The agency submits, for CDSB review, the Gate 2 review report, its supporting documentation, and action plan, including the detailed business case for the project. The agency will engage with vendors (where possible) to gather information for the detailed business case.

CDSB will complete the investment review A which includes a review of the detailed business case and Gate 2 review documentation and creates a summary report with key observations from the review for the DELSG.

Investment guidance is provided back to the agency for consideration before resources are committed to undertake the project.

The project is updated on the digital investments register as more information becomes available.