Project Certification Templates and Guidance

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Project Certification Templates and Guidance

PCC applies to certification of information technology projects undertaken by executive agencies meeting one or more of the following criteria in order for IT project funds to be released in a phased manner, regardless of the source of funds: project is required to undergo phased certifications as a result of the appropriation or grant; project is a subsequent or interrelated project to a previously certified project; project cost is equal to or in excess of $100,000.00; project is one deemed appropriate by the DoIT Cabinet Secretary, who is also the State CIO.

For assistance, please contact epmo@doit.nm.gov.

FY 2026 PCC and TARC Schedule

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FY26 PCC and TARC Schedule Open

FY 2025 PCC and TARC Schedule

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FY25 PCC and TARC Schedule Open

Project Certification

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DoIT Memorandum - IT Project Oversight Process Open
DoIT Project Certification Timeline and Gates Open

Certification Request Forms

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Project Charter for Certification Template (New 3-2023) Open
Project Initiation Request for Certification and Release of Funds Open
Project Planning Request for Certification and Release of Funds Open
Project Management Plan Template Open
Project Implementation Request for Certification and Release of Funds Open
Change Request for Certification and Release of Funds Open
Project Closeout Report Template Open

This is the template for the monthly project report that is due to epmo@doit.nm.gov on the 10th of each month after project Initiation through project Closeout.

Project Monthly Report

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Project Monthly Report Template Open
Information Technology Certified Project Monthly Report Training Open

As of March 2023, a new Technical Architecture Review Committee (TARC) process is being piloted. Please contact your EPMO Project Manager.

Technical Architecture Review Committee

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System Hosting Evaluation Questionnaire (December 2024) Open
On-Prem System Evaluation Questionnaire (March 2026) Open
TARC Presentation Template (New 3/2023) Open
TARC Training Template (New 7/2023) Open

Oversight and Exception Process

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Executive Order No. 2008-011 Open
IT Purchase Exceptions Open
Request for Information Technology Exception (New 4/2023) Open
Request for Project Certification Exception or Waiver (New 3/2023) Open

Independent Verification and Validation Template

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Quality Assurance IV and V Template Open
Memo on IV and V Reporting Template Open

Email completed Requests for Information Technology Exception Request and Requests for PCC Exception and Waiver Forms to Exception.Requests@doit.nm.gov.

Contact EPMO

505-827-0000 EPMO@doit.nm.gov