Capital Projects OversightThe Capital Projects Oversight Program (CPO) provides focused oversight to promote accountability and improved performance of King County’s capital program endeavors. Guided by the 2011 CPO Strategic Plan and building on the model developed in 2007 for capital projects oversight, the 2012 CPO work program was developed to provide timely and useful information to policy and decision-makers. CPO will conduct the planned activities by leveraging available information and providing objective and relevant analysis to maximize the value and impact of our work.
For additional information on the CPO program or these projects, please contact the program manager Tina Rogers at (206) 296-0802 or the program analyst Tom Wood at (206) 296-0811.
New Efforts
Capital Project Data Reliability Assessment (Countywide)
Assess data in new systems to identify if software design or business process issues increase the risk of recurring data reliability or reporting problems.
Capital Program Reporting and Analysis (Countywide)
Review the county’s new Project Information Center and quarterly report on baselined projects. Analyze information and evaluate capital program performance and trends. Research projects with exceptional scope, schedule, or budget variances and identify projects for potential increased legislative scrutiny.
Construction Work Order Contracting Review (Countywide)
Beginning in late 2012, document county agency use of work order contracts for construction. Evaluate and assess performance on a sample of work orders.
Factoria Transfer Station Project Oversight (Solid Waste Division)
Beginning in mid 2012, undertake oversight of this $77 million project to evaluate how the 25% reduction in the capacity of the station and consideration of scope alternatives impact forecast cost and schedule. Project to complement performance audit follow-up on Solid Waste rate model.
Countywide Overlay and Drainage Program Oversight (Road Services Division)
Beginning in late 2012, conduct oversight of these programs, budgeted at $70 million over six years, to evaluate project consistency with new tiered maintenance plan and how program costs compare to other local agencies.
Continuing Efforts
Accountable Business Transformation Project Oversight (Department of Executive Services)
Continued ongoing oversight of post go live support activities for this $87 million program to replace enterprise human resources, finance, payroll and budget information systems, and to streamline county business processes. Document lessons learned and final performance results. Click here for the most recent report.
Brightwater Project Oversight (Wastewater Treatment Division)
Continued ongoing oversight of the completion of conveyance system construction, final commissioning, and contract closeout activities for this $1.8 billion new wastewater treatment plant and conveyance system. Click here for the most recent status report or here for the 2011 Trend Report.
Ongoing Programmatic Activities (Countywide)
Serve as a resource and provide input for legislative and executive efforts to improve capital program accountability and performance. Support the mandated annual project scoring and high-risk project determination.
South Regional Maintenance Facility (Roads Services Division)
Continued oversight of the preliminary design phase, including funding strategy for this estimated $40+ million new consolidated maintenance facility near Ravensdale. Click here for the most recent report.
Completed Capital Project Oversight Activities
Review of Capital Project Risk Scoring and Requirements for Closer Scrutiny and Mandatory Phased Appropriations April 12, 2012
Special Study of FMD's Management of Project Delivery November 17, 2011
Capital Project Prioritization Criteria Special Study August 24, 2011
Final Oversight Report on Data Center Relocation Project May 18, 2011
Final Oversight Report on Ninth and Jefferson Building Project February 10, 2011
Integrated Security Project: Post Project Review Memo August 16, 2010
Capital Project Risk Scoring Instrument Memo and Presentation July 28, 2010
Report A - Design of a Model for the Auditor's Office Capital Project Oversight Reporting and Report B - Plan for the Implementation of a Model for the Auditor's Office Capital Project Oversight Reporting August 31, 2007
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