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

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

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

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

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

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

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