Key Questions

Is the project on track to satisfy the customer's business objectives?No

Is the project on track to achieve the objectives in the approved timeframe?No

Is the project on track to achieve the objectives within the approved budget?No

Project Overall Health	Comments
Red	The CRIIS project remains at a Red (escalation) rating due to the continued project pause. CAP v7 was deemed insufficient, prompting escalation to executive‑level discussions with the solution vendor. Until a viable CAP is approved and revised milestones are established, the project baselines may not be stabilized.

Focus Area/Rating	Comments
Governance Green	This focus area is rated satisfactory, as the Project Sponsor remains engaged and informed about CAP‑related discussions and next steps. • CAP v7 was rejected for not addressing previously identified deficiencies. • Governance activities were focused on contract and issue management.
Time Management Red	This focus area has a Red (escalation) rating as the Project remains off track relative to the Special Project Report (SPR) #1 baseline, with key milestones and deliverables delayed. • Project work remains fully paused with no revised schedule submitted or approved. CAP v7 was reviewed and rejected as it did not provide a credible recovery plan. • As observed, CalRecycle continues to take appropriate steps to manage project issues.
Cost & Contract Management Red	The Cost and Contract focus area has a Red (escalation) rating. • A revised cost assessment cannot be completed while project work remains paused and no viable corrective plan or schedule is in place. • No new contract deliverables were submitted or accepted during the work stoppage, and several remain past due with no revised delivery dates established.
Scope Management Red	This focus area has a Red (escalation) rating. Key enterprise Design decisions remain unresolved. • Continued lack of scope clarity contributes to ongoing cost and schedule risk while project work remains paused.
Resources Red	This focus area has a Red (escalation) rating due to the stop-work order since September 15, 2025. • State resources redirected to program day jobs. Project staffing alignment remains undefined pending schedule approval.
Quality Red	This focus area has a Red (escalation) rating. Quality planning remains incomplete and unapproved as Design and Development work continues to be on hold during the project work stoppage.
Risk And Issues Green	This focus area has a satisfactory rating, as the communication protocols are maintained. • No new risks or issues were opened or closed this reporting period, and all active items remain on hold due to the ongoing work stoppage. • Overall risk exposure remains elevated until the vendor provides a viable corrective plan and defensible schedule.
Transition Readiness Yellow	This focus area has a cautionary rating. No new activities occurred during this reporting period. • Program and oversight entities are staying informed through direct updates from the CalRecycle executives.
Conditions For Approval Yellow	The project must submit a Maintenance and Operations plan for CDT’s approval no later than six months before implementation. This requirement will be reassessed once the CAP is approved and revised milestones are established.
Corrective Action Green	There are no CAPs issued by CDT to CalRecycle. However, the solution vendor has submitted seven versions of CAP to CalRecycle to address schedule slippage.

• Special Project Report (pdf)
• Stage 4 Project Readiness and Approval (pdf)
• Stage 3 Solutions Analysis (pdf)
• Stage 2 Alternatives Analysis (pdf)
• Stage 1 Business Analysis (pdf)