Each worksheet category reports the same metric areas listed in the first paragraph with the exception that enterprise programs do not report milestone or system related metrics. Scoring a project depends on where it is in the development life-cycle. Projects early in the cycle are weighted heavily in the acquisition requirements area, while funding will be given a lesser weight. The weighting changes as the project moves forward. Later in the life-cycle, acquisition requirements are weighted less and other areas such as Cost and Schedule increase. As the project nears closeout, the emphasis will be on quality performance. The overall score is influenced by scores in primary categories like acquisition requirements, funding and staffing. The worksheet color codes each area and overall scores with green, yellow, orange, and red according the score values.

To complete the template, the Project Manager scores each metric from the drop down menu. A color is chosen based on the metrics shown under the Ratings column. The colors are automatically translated into values and the overall score is determined.

See appendix F for more detailed guidance on the monthly performance review process.