1.14 On 19 March 2009, the JCPAA held a public hearing on the 2007-08 DMO MPR. As a result of this hearing the DMO has included further explanation on Project Maturity Scores at paragraphs 1.37 to 1.39 and additional information on the scores in the project data. The JCPAA25 was also keen to know how the DMO was implementing lessons learned. This has been provided in paragraphs 3.23 to 3.54 from a whole of DMO perspective, rather than on a project by project basis, as many of the individual lessons presented in the PDSS are potentially systemic and require action at the enterprise level.
1.15 Further to the Auditor-General's Qualified Conclusion in the pilot 2007-08 DMO MPR regarding uncertainty about the reported prime contract expenditure at base date price, the DMO has consulted with the ANAO to address this issue along with concerns as to how best to assure project risks and improve the quality of capability KPIs. Following this consultation, the DMO and ANAO held discussions with the JCPAA on the value of including base date dollar data and the best way to indicate the status of project risk. In this DMO MPR, these issues remain as works in progress from the pilot DMO MPR.
1.16 In September 2009, the JCPAA advised that, "Having considered the advantages and disadvantages outlined by both the DMO and ANAO of replacing 'base date' financial data with AUC26 data in Table 2.7 of the PDSS, the Committee is satisfied that the provision of AUC data is a suitable approach for the DMO to take." The Committee was mindful that the AUC data approach is yet to be evaluated and will monitor the effectiveness of utilising this data. Regarding risks, the JCPAA has also agreed that information in Section 4 - (Risks, Issues and Linked Projects) of the PDSS, will in future also identify whether the regular risk management assessment had forecast all risks that had eventuated during the life of the project. The Committee accepted that these amendments would take effect from the 2009-10 DMO MPR onwards.
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25 <http://www.aph.gov.au/hansard/joint/commttee/J11746.pdf>
26 AUC - Assets Under Construction