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High Risk Investments    (2VXE)

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OMB Context Definition    (2VXG)

A high risk investment is an investment deemed in jeopardy of failure. It requires special attention from oversight authorities and the highest levels of agency management because: 1) the agency has not consistently demonstrated the ability to manage complex projects; 2) of the exceptionally high development, operating, or maintenance costs, either in absolute terms or as a percentage of the agency’s total IT portfolio; 3) it is being undertaken to correct recognized deficiencies in the adequate performance of an essential mission program or function of the agency, a component of the agency, or another organization, or 4) delay or failure would introduce for the first time inadequate performance or failure of an essential mission program or function of the agency, a component of the agency, or another organization.    (2VXH)

Reference/URL OMB Context Definition    (2VXI)

OMB Circular No. A–11 (2005) Section 53—Information Technology and E-Government    (2VXJ)

Business Definition    (2VXK)

An investment that is subject to potential danger or hazard from a financial and/or technical standpoint.    (2VXL)

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Mike Dunham in conjunction with http://www.answers.com/high risk    (2VXN)

Technical Definition    (2VXO)

An investment that has not met the thresholds for cost, schedule, and performance goals of the acquisition, including return on investment, which if not met may result in cancellation of the acquisition    (2VXP)

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A-11, Appendix Seven    (2VXR)

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