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GUIDELINES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROJECT DATA SUMMARY SHEETS (PDSSs)

Data Element No / Heading

Data

Definition/ Description

SECTION 1 - PROJECT SUMMARY

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Project Name

The name of the project as approved by Government

Project Number

The number of the project as approved by Government

Capability Type

Is one of the following:

•  New Capability;

•  Replacement; or

•  Upgrade.

Service

Could be either one or a combination of:

•  Royal Australian Navy;

•  Australian Army;

•  Royal Australian Air Force; or

•  Joint Services.

Government 1st Pass Approval

The date Government 1st Pass Approval was given.

Government 2ndPass Approval

The date Government 2nd Pass Approval was given.

Total Approved Budget (current)

The current approved budget for the project.

2010-11 Budget

The estimated project expenditure for 2010-11 as detailed in the Portfolio Additional Estimates Statements (PAES).

Project Stage

The Lifecycle Gate as reported in the Monthly Reporting System (MRS).

Complexity

The Acquisition Categorisation (ACAT) level of the project.