Validating IPMRs, CPRs, and IMS Deliverables August 2013 NAVY CEVM

Validating IPMR/CPR/IMS Deliverables

Validating IPMRs, CPRs, and IMS DeliverablesAugust 2013

NAVY CEVM

#Welcome to Navy CEVM Training regarding Validation of IMPRs, CPRs and IMS Deliverables.

Note, IPMR reporting is required for all EVM contracts which are based on solicitations or RFPs issued after 1 July 12. Contracts based upon solicitations or RFPs issued prior to July 2012 are subject to CPR and IMS requirements published in 2005.

Earned Value Management integrates contract scope, schedule and budget with the goal of producing performance data that can be used to inform management decision makingThe importance of maintaining high quality EVM performance data can not be overstated. Its critical that each Navy program office validate the quality of the EVM reporting it receivesThe purpose of this training is to recommend some simple checks for validating a basic level of EVM CDRL qualityINTRODUCTION

#The purpose of IPMR, CPR, and IMS validation is to verify that the reporting data will be useful for decision making. Each month its necessary to determine if the data appears reliable and accurate, if any data quality issues should be raised, or if the CDRL should be rejected all together. This training will focus on high level validation. For more detailed discussion of data analysis, please see the CEVM Analysis Toolkit available in the tools section on the NAVY CEVM website. 2Validating CPR & IPMR FormatsIPMR and CPR FormatsFormat 1 Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)Format 2 - Functional CategoriesFormat 3 BaselineFormat 4 - Manpower loadingFormat 5 - Problem AnalysisFormat 6 (IPMR only) Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)Format 7 (IPMR only) Time Phased CostThis training segment is intended to be used in addition to guidance in the CEVM Analysis Toolkit (Appendix B)

#The IPMR and CPR have Formats 1-5 in common with a few content differences that well attempt to highlight in this presentation. Although the IPMR alone includes a Format 6, the IMS was previously a separate CDRL requirement so it doesnt represent a significant change in reporting. Format 7 is an entirely new electronic format and is unique to the IPMR. Over the next few charts, well discuss the major points of validation for each format. Additional guidance can be found in the CEVM Analysis Toolkit.

3Blocks 1-3 generally represent stable contract data unique to the particular contractor and effortBlock 4 report dates should be reviewed and the TO date validated against the IMS status date.Block 5 contract financial data should be validated against the latest contract modification signed by all parties as of the report date (block 4b)Block 5c Authorized Unpriced Work can never be negative (NEW for IPMR)Bock 5i Shall be blank if no OTB or OTS has been implemented as of the report date. Per DFAR 252.232-7002, implementation requires government approval.Block 6 Contractor EACs should be sensible (best case should be the lowest estimate, worst case should be the highest)Block 6c(2) Contract Budget Base should be equal to Block 5b + Block 5cBlock 6c(3) Variance should be equal to Block 6c(1) Block 6c(2)

Validating Format 1 (CPR or IPMR)Header Information

#On Format 1:Blocks 1-3 represent unique contract information that should be reviewed, but will usually remain fairly stable. Block 4 dates should be reviewed each time to confirm the effective date of the data being reviewed. The TO date should be the same as the IMS status date if cost/schedule integration is maintained. For Block 5, it should be confirmed that the data accurately reflects all contract modifications and work authorization letters signed as of the reporting period end date. Particularly if a modification has been missed, perhaps the most important thing is simply to be make sure that its well documented what scope is included in the report, and what scope is excluded. The IPMR now explicitly states that AUW can not be a negative number. Although a confusing concept, negative AUW is not specifically prohibited in the CPR. Block 5i is reserved for contracts that have implemented an OTB/OTSBlock 6 CBB should be consistent with the negotiated cost and AUW figures in 5b and 5c, and the Variance should be the difference between the CBB and the contractors Most Likely EAC

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Validating Format 1 (CPR or IPMR)Performance InformationBlock 8Column 8 (BCWP) must always be less than or equal to column 14 (Budgeted)Column 9 (ACWP) should be less than Column 15 (Estimated) unless a cost transfer is pending that justifies the anomalyColumn 12a, 12b, and 13 (Reprogramming Adjustments) are only used if an OTB has been implementedRow 8d (UB) and 8f (MR) are prohibited from being negative numbers (new for IPMR)Row 8E should equal the sum of 8a, 8b, 8c, and 8d, UNLESS 8b (cost of money) and 8c (G&A) are treated as non-add and therefore also already included in the 8a totalsBlock 9Row a and Row b relate to contract variance adjustments and are only used if an OTB has been implementedNo data is allowed in the shaded areas of the format.

#For Format 1 performance data, check to be sure that BCWP is always less than the at completion budget amount, and that ACWP is less than the at completion estimated amount. Assuming that COM and G&A are not reflected as non-add lines, also ensure that Row 8e is equivalent to the sum of rows 8a, 8b, 8c, and 8d. If COM & G&A are non-add, then exclude 8b and 8c from that reconciliation.

Like AUW, negative UB and MR balances are prohibited in the IPMR. Negative UB and MR balances were not expressly prohibited in the CPR, though the concepts are not intuitive.

Columns 12a, 12b, and 13 in Block 8 and Rows a and b in Block 9 should only be populated if an OTB has been implemented.

The shaded areas of the format should be void of any data.

5Validating Format 2 (CPR or IPMR)

Since Format 2 simply represents a different perspective of the same data in Format 1, entries in 8b-8g should be identical in the two formats.

#Since the main difference between Formats 1 and 2 is the way in which performance data is broken down, Format 2 should tie to Format 1 at the bottom line in all columns. 6Validating Format 3 (CPR or IPMR)

Blocks 5c,d,e, and f (CPR header data) should consistent with Format 1 blocks 5b, 5c, 6c(2), and 8g respectivelyBocks 5h-5l should be validated against the IMS and/or contractBlock 5j should be consistent with the baseline completion date in the IMS and cost systemsBlock 5k should reflect the date of completion agreed upon in the contractBlock 5l represents the latest forecast completion according to the IMSBlock 6, row a should tie to row c from the prior months submittal. Format 3 differs between the IPMR and CPR in block 6, row b with regard to the level of detail. CPR block 6b time-phasing had been grayed-out; however, the IPMR requires time-phased change details for each of the most significant transactions and a single other line item for the remaining transactions. Navy CEVM recommends that other be used for no more than 30% of the totalBlock 6a,b,c, and 7 should all total to Block 8 in column 16IPMR Only Block 6a + 6b = 6c for every column

#In Format 3, begin by validating the CPR header blocks 5c-5f with related fields in Format 1. The dates reflected in Blocks 5h-5l should be consistent with dates from the IMS and/or contract.

In Block 6, the first thing to check is that row a of the current Format 3 is consistent with row c of Format 3 from the prior months submittal. The reporting periods reflected in the report may be phased differently, but the data should reconcile.

Block 6b represents perhaps the most significant difference between the IPMR and CPR touched upon so far in this training. In the CPR, Row b, columns 2-14 are grayed out; but in the IPMR, the boxes are opened up to allow the contractor to report significant time-phased budget changes. At least 70% of the baseline change activity should be captured in specific transactions. The remaining 30% can be grouped as other.

For all columns in Block 6, the beginning of period PMB plus authorized changes must equal to the end of period PMB.7Validating Format 4 (CPR or IPMR)

Format 4 may be presented in hours, equivalent month, or total headcount as defined in the CDRLFormat 4 presents forecast data and will not reconcile with formats 1,2, and 3, which present baseline and performance data

#Because Format 4 represents the latest forecast and is often in different units than the other formats, it can not generally be reconciled to other portions of the IPMR or CPR.Depending on the terms of the contract, Format 4 may be presented in hours, equivalent months, or total headcount. 8Validating Format 5 (CPR or IPMR)CPR Format 5 Reporting ContentContractually required cost, schedule, and EAC variance analysesMR changes and usageUB contentsDifferences between the best case, worst case, and most likely management EAC, if anyThe difference between the most likely management EAC and the estimate in Block 8.e of Column (15), if anySignificant differences between beginning of period PMB time phasing and end of period PMB time phasing in Format 3Performance measurement milestones that are inconsistent with contractual milestones (Over Target Schedule)Formal reprogramming (over target baseline) implementation detailsSignificant staffing estimate changes in Format 4IPMR Formt 5 Reporting Content & OrderContract SummaryFormal Reprogramming AnalysisEAC AnalysisUB AnalysisMR AnalysisIMS DiscussionFormat 3 DiscussionFormat 4 DiscussionCost and Schedule Variance AnalysisSupplemental DiscussionsFormat 5 has no specific format requirement; however, the content and order are prescribedThe CPR and IPMR reports now differ in content, and the IPMR also has a specific reporting order. See below.The largest material differences between the two version of format 5 are:IMS discussion is integrated into the IPMR and should cover critical/driving paths, Baseline Schedule Variance, Schedule Margin, Changes to Task Activity Codes or the Data Dictionary, and Schedule Health AnalysisWhile the CPR required contractors to address all variances in breach of threshold, the IPMR institutes a limit of 15 WBSs with reportable variances (may be less than 15 only if less than 15 accounts breached threshold). The top three variances by type should be addressed (current cost, current schedule, cum cost, cum schedule, VAC)Even if a WBS breaches multiple variance thresholds, that WBS satisfies only one of the 15 required variance reports.

#Format 5 has no prescribed report format, but as the lists here show, it does have prescribed content that differs between CPR and IPMR. In the case of the IPMR, there is a prescribed order in which the content must be addressed.

The most significant differences between the IPMR and CPR for Format 5 include:the addition of an IMS discussion portion of the IPMRthe default 15 WBS limit for monthly Variance Analysis Report write-ups that was instituted for the IPMR9Validating Format 6 (IMS or IPMR)Since Format 6 is a working schedule and is quite different from the other report-like formats, the nature of Format 6 validation is also quite different. Format 6 validation should focus on validating the general quality and readiness of the schedule to ensure its ready for an evaluation of performance and schedule logicEnsure the IMS status date is consistent with the end date of the current reporting period and is therefore aligned with the EV data. Ensure project start and completion dates are correct and consistent with the contract Validate that critical path calculations were performed in the scheduling software prior to submissionDepending on the software, ensure that time analysis has been run, or that the schedule is in a calculated state, so that forecast dates are accurate as of time-now Perform a cursory examination of the network schedule Compare tasks and baseline to the previous months submittalEnsure all actual start and actual finish dates fall prior to the status dateEnsure all tasks without an actual start have an early start beyond the status dateEnsure all tasks without an actual finish have an early finish beyond the status dateCheck for logic on summary tasksPerform a periodic schedule health assessment (various versions exist)

#Since Format 6 is an IMS and not a report format, validation involves performing general checks of overall schedule accuracy, readiness, and health. Each month, the analyst should perform the following preliminary checks:10Validating Format 7 (IPMR only)Format 7 requires the electronic submittal (xml format) of time-phased data at the WBS level for baseline, performance, actual cost, and forecast. Because this data covers the entire contract period of performance, it can be used to validate any of the performance data presented in Formats 1-3. Each month the program office should:Use Format 7 data to validate bottom line dataFormat 1 performance data subtotals (Row 8e) and estimated columns (Column 15)Format 2 performance data subtotals (Row 5e) and estimated columns (Column 15)Format 3 (Row 6c) baseline data totals by periodSpot check WBS level numbers to make sure that lower levels are also presented accurately

#Format 7 is an electronic-only submittal of phased performance data. Validation of Format 7 means ensuring that its data can be used to validate the data provided in Format 1-4.11Point of ContactNavy Center for Earned Value Management

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