The Capital Projects Oversight Program oversees King County's major capital construction projects. It is aimed at controlling project overruns and unforeseen expansion of project scopes, schedules and budgets.
Capital Projects Oversight Phase II Implementation
The auditor's office is continuing to implement the model developed in Phase I by hiring staff for the capital oversight program, who will begin the implementation of the recommendations of the Phase I report. Also, oversight continues on the projects listed below.
Accountable Business Transformation (ABT) Oversight
This project will review key milestones scheduled for completion in 2008, including the development of a High Level Business Design for ABT and various cost-benefit analyses. Executive branch reports to Council in 2008 will include the identification of business processes and decisions key to successfully unifying the county's Financial, Human Resource, Payroll and Budget processes; the prioritization of high payback areas; and development of high level requirements for a new budget system. Click here for the most recent report.
Brightwater Capital Project Oversight
Continue to provide independent and expert legislative oversight of the Brightwater Project - new treatment and conveyance system - to ensure that the County Council receives sufficient and timely information on the project scope, schedule and budget, and to promote transparency and public accountability in the development of the $1.8 billion wastewater treatment facilities. Click here for the most recent report.
Harborview Ninth and Jefferson Building Project Oversight
Continue to provide independent and expert legislative oversight of the Ninth and Jefferson Building (NJB) Project to ensure that the County Council receives sufficient and timely information on the project scope, schedule and budget, and to promote transparency and public accountability in the development of this $180 million bond-supported building project. Click here for the most recent report.
Jail Integrated Security Project (ISP) and Jail Health Services (JHS) Oversight
Continue to provide oversight of this capital project which includes the replacement of the jail's electronic security system and the remodeling of Inmate Transfer and Release (ITR) and space devoted to Jail Health Services. The project is scheduled to be completed late 2008.
Redevelopment of County Administration Building
Provide due diligence review of options, economic factors, and operational issues in the pre-design phase of the proposed project.
Countywide Procurement & Contract Monitoring
Monitor and provide input on countywide procurement and contracting policy revisions for capital planning, design, and construction projects to determine the potential impacts in strengthening capital program delivery and accountability.
Prioritizing Major Capital Projects
Develop a set of criteria that could be used to prioritize major capital projects. The criteria could further enable the ranking of projects considered for funding in the annual budget process, while also recognizing the differences and unique characteristics of each project, and differences in funding sources.
Data Center Relocation Oversight
Provide independent oversight on the relocation of the county's enterprise data center from the Seattle Municipal Tower to the Sabey Center in Tukwila, including the installation of fiber optic lines from downtown Seattle some 20 miles to the new center. The oversight effort will ensure accurate and timely reporting of project progress and critical issues to the council and will review and provide input on the adequacy of project management of the scope, schedule, and cost containment efforts on the various contracts. Click here for the most recent report.