Federal IT Managers Should Start Early for Next Year's Investments and Budgets

Federal agencies submitted their Fiscal Year 2006 budgets for information technology (IT) to the Office of Management and Budget in September. There is a temptation to relax for a few months now. But proactive preparation now is crucial for assuring success for next year's Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) initiatives.

(PRWEB) October 28, 2004 -- Don't relax just yet. If you are involved in the Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) process prescribed by OMB's Circular A-11, it's time to plan how to be successful with your future Federal budgets for information technology (IT).

The October edition of the FEDERAL SECTOR REPORT spells out what to do now. It addresses:

- Defensive Actions, to avoid short-term problems and rude crises

- Tactical Actions, to prepare for next year's Federal budget cycle 2007

- Strategic Actions, to align long-term capital investment plans with your future vision for business, information, and technology architecture.

You can find out more by reading the entire newsletter at http://www.p2c2group.com/oct04nws.html.

The FEDERAL SECTOR REPORT is written by the P2C2 Group, Inc., an independent consulting practice based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. It draws on the real-world experience of experts who have many years of experience in serving both civilian and defense agencies. The thought-starters presented in the newsletter are applicable to all agencies.

Free subscriptions to the FEDERAL SECTOR REPORT are available by going to the company's website at http://www.p2c2group.com.

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