1. Public Sector Project Management Public Sector Forum Fall 2005Panel Discussion: Opening & Closing Projects in the Public Sector Public Works and Government Services Canada Presented by: Gerry Davy

2. 2. What type of document and/or process do you use to “close" projects out within your organization?(include successes, challenges)

3. Confirmation of meeting Project Objectives Inspection with client Project closed Closing Projects - Process Inspection

4. Closing Projects - Documents • Commissioning Report • As-Built drawings & Record Drawings • Operations & Maintenance Manuals • Inspection Certificates • Completed Spare Parts/Equipment List

5. Closing Projects - Documents • Completed Spare Parts/Equipment List • Final Certificate of Completion • Performance Evaluations • Lessons Learned Report • Warranty Inspection Report

6. Closing Projects - Documents • Archiving • Reconciliation of Expenditures and final SSA • Closure of PBMS

7. Successes and Challenges • Project tracking is simple • ensuring documentation completion • Occasionally unhappy clients