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Effective IT Budget Justifications (OMB Exhibit 300s)
One-Day Application Session
May 21, 2003 - The Performance Institute - Arlington, VA
In pursuit of efficient and effective e-government initiatives, OMB have established rigorous guidelines for federal agencies to use in planning and justifying IT expenditures and strategies. Use this course to help you and your agency meet and exceed guidelines and requirements, developing a compelling business case for your IT needs, and reporting your enhanced IT performance. Learn to tie together all the criteria of OMB Circular A-11 in Exhibit 300 and ensuring that your IT plan is not only well-developed, but well-reported. Utilize exhibit 300 reporting to conduct a thorough evaluation of your programs and management. Ensure the funding and future of your IT initiatives and the continued success of your IT programs by aligning your strategy and management with guidelines, and then delivering the performance results.


COURSE AGENDA:

Wednesday May 21, 2003
8:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 Application Workshop A: Investment Justification, Program/Business Performance Measurement and Other Information on Building a Comprehensive Capital Asset Plan & Business Case (Exhibit 300)
• Investment/Project Justification
• Development of Performance Goals and Ongoing Performance Measurement
• Enterprise Architecture
• Acquisition Strategy
• Program Management and Project Governance
• Alternatives Analysis
• Risk Management
• Security and Privacy
Denise Demback, Department of Housing and Urban Development
12:00 Networking Luncheon
1:00 Application Workshop B: Principles of IT Project Management and Developing & Managing Project Cost, Schedule & Performance Goals
• Performance-Based Management Systems
• Development of Project Baselines for Cost, Schedule and Performance
• Managing and Reporting Outcomes on Cost, Schedule and Performance Goals
• Baseline Modifications
• Corrective Actions
David Muzio, Office of Management and Budget
4:00 Adjourn

Bring the Government Technology Performance Training In-House!

All of the programs described are available on an in-house basis. In-house training provides a customized, cost-efficient method to educate staff on the new rules IT and E-Government, as well as to provide a forum for team building and project planning. Training is conducted by seasoned experts in E-Government and IT. Wherever possible, actual “projects” from the client agency are used during the training program—providing real life examples for agency staff. For more information on in-house training options, contact James Lewis at 703-894-0481 or write to [email protected].

Exhibiting and Sponsorship Information:

To learn more about exhibit and sponsorship opportunities at Performance Institute educational seminars and conferences, please call James Lewis at 703-894-0481.

10 Reasons to Attend the Government Technology Performance Training Series

1 Ensure Compliance: Stay ahead of the latest rules and regulations of the newly signed 2002 E-Government Act
2 Augment Project Management: Utilize best practice project management strategies to accomplish IT goals and milestones
3 Improve IT Strategy: Develop and implement dynamic IT strategy in your agency
4 Enhance Budget Justifications: Build a better business case for your IT plan and your IT program
5 Design Performance Measures: Measure and report the performance of your IT investments
6 Improve Security: Develop a safe, secure, integrated IT architecture
7 Manage Risk: Improve the probability of success for your IT investments
8 Enhance Competition: Develop effective IT outsourcing strategy and deliver results through performance-based IT contracts
9 Achieve E-Government Goals: Integrate your agency’s IT strategy with the Administration’s Citizen-Centered E-Government Initiatives
10 Put Yourself on the Fast Track: Stay at the leading edge of innovation in government IT managemen


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Venue 

Effective IT Budget Justifications (OMB Exhibit 300s) will be held at the Performance Institute in Arlington, VA.

The Performance Institute
1515 North Courthouse Rd.
Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22201

Hotel

A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn at a discounted rate of $142 per day. Please contact the hotel at (703) 528-4444 to make reservations. Be sure to ask for the Performance Institute conference rate. The Hilton Garden Inn will ensure that your conference experience is not only educational but also comfortable and enjoyable in every aspect. For additional information on accommodations and a variety of area attractions, please visit the hotel’s website at http://www.hiltongardeninn.com/.

Hilton Garden Inn Arlington Courthouse Plaza
1333 North Courthouse Rd.
Arlington, VA 22201

Tuition

Effective IT Budget Justifications (OMB Exhibit 300s) are as follows:

Single Workshop: $1095
Two Workshops: $995/each
Three Workshops: $895/each
Four Workshops: $795/each
Five Workshops: $695/each
One-Day Application Session: $495
Group Discounts
Contact James Lewis at the Performance Institute at 703-894-0481 for more information about group discounts.
Administrative Note:

A 10 percent cancellation fee on registration will be charges for cancellations received less than three weeks from the sate of the conference. As speakers are confirmed 6 months before the event, some speaker changes or topic changes may occur in the program. The Performance Institute is not responsible for speaker changes, but will work to ensure a comparable speaker is located to participate in the program.