Contract Cost Growth Prediction Continuous Control Monitoring
Description
Monitor key control points for contract cost growth prediction; flag missing approvals, SoD conflicts, late postings, or incomplete evidence before month-end close. The MVP would connect Advana, ERP cost objects, FYDP, contract cost reports, logistics/readiness data, EVMS and produce read-only recommendations for OUSD(C), CAPE, Service FM, Program offices.
AI / analytics pattern
process mining + rules + ML
Automation level / stage
continuous assurance
Expected benefit
More timely control issue detection, reduced repeat findings, stronger ongoing assurance.
Audit / financial statement impact
Cost reporting, managerial cost accounting, budget justification support
Controls / human review
Human review for unusual/high-dollar items; policy citations; audit logs; role-based access; periodic accuracy testing.
Data needed
Advana, ERP cost objects, FYDP, contract cost reports, logistics/readiness data, EVMS; master/reference data; audit logs; policy/control requirements; prior exceptions; relevant document evidence.
Possible metrics
control exceptions detected before close; SoD conflicts remediated; repeat findings reduced
MVP scope
Start with one Component/reporting entity and one subprocess (contract cost growth prediction) for two close/audit cycles; read-only outputs first.
Related material weakness / control objective
Optimize taxpayer dollars and support decision making