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Item 15 Appendix 6

West Dunbartonshire Council · 22 May 2024
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 6
GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME CSC
ANALYSIS OF RED PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 10
Budget Forecast
Spend
31 January 2024
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
1
Project Life Financials 50 43 86% 50 0 0%
Current Year Financials 7 0 0% 0 (7) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Karen Shannon
Chief Officer Laurence Slavin
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-24
2
Project Life Financials 30 5 16% 30 0 0%
Current Year Financials 25 0 0% 0 (25) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Karen Shannon
Chief Officer Laurence Slavin
Project Lifecycle 30-Sep-23 30-Nov-23
3
Project Life Financials 30 65 218% 65 35 117%
Current Year Financials 23 21 92% 58 35 157%
Project Description
Project Manager Adrian Gray
Chief Officer Laurence Slavin
Project Lifecycle 30-Apr-24 30-Apr-24
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Work to significantly reduce the database size to facilitate a system upgrade has now been completed. Upgrade work can now commence, ICT currently building required
servers in preparation for new version to be installed, configured and tested.
Mitigating Action
None required
Anticipated Outcome
Anticipate completion of upgrade during 23-24 financial year.
Anticipated Outcome
Enhancements to the cash receipting system including PCI compliant telephone payment system.
Agresso development
The purpose of this project is to carry out an upgrade of the Agresso Finance System which was last upgraded in 2015. The
requirement to upgrade is to maintain a level of support available from Unit 4 who have advised that support for older versions
of the system is being reduced.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Budget has been reprofiled to Financial Year 2024-2025. Version 2 of the upgrade was completed Jan 2023.  Call Secure Module went Live in October 2023.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Mitigating Action
None required at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Upgraded Electronic Insurance System.
Enhancements to Cash Receipting System
To enhance the cash receipting system in the way payments are made and allocated to back office by increasing the level of
security that is required for online payments made by customers
Electronic Insurance System
Acquisition of a claims/incident management system supported by an electronic document management system.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance 
Budget has been reprofiled to Financial Year 2024-2025.

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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 6
GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME CSC
ANALYSIS OF RED PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 10
Budget Forecast
Spend
31 January 2024
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
4
Project Life Financials 5 0 0% 5 0 0%
Current Year Financials 5 0 0% 0 (5) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Jackie Nicol Thomson
Chief Officer Laurence Slavin
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 31-Mar-24
5
Project Life Financials 33 33 100% 33 0 0%
Current Year Financials 33 0 0% 33 0 0%
Project Description
Project Manager Alan Douglas
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
6
Project Life Financials 155 145 93% 155 0 0%
Current Year Financials 10 0 0% 0 (10) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager Pamela Clifford
Chief Officer Alan Douglas
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-24 31-Mar-24
7
Project Life Financials 2,749 2,373 86% 2,749 0 0%
Current Year Financials 814 420 52% 425 (389) -48%
Project Description
Project Manager Michelle Lynn
Chief Officer Amanda Graham
Project Lifecycle 31-Mar-23 30-Sep-24
Anticipated Outcome
Budget to be taken per Council savings option 
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Administration budget commitment.  All projects progressing.
Mitigating Action
Unallocated budget to be taken per Council savings option 
Heritage Capital Fund
Heritage Capital Fund.
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
This outstanding money is being sought through the recharging order and through debtors.
Mitigating Action
No action required at this time in the hands of Legal
Anticipated Outcome
Continue to pursue repayment
Demolition 215 Main Street Alexandria
Demolition of 215 Main Street Alexandria.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Budget has been rephased from 2022/23. Project was originally delayed due to COVID19 restrictions and a decision was made to resume project once Microsoft 365 was
implemented. It is anticipated that the project will complete by 31 March 2024.
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Project will be delivered on budget
Legal Case Management System
Legal Case Management System
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
Completion of project by 31 March 2024
IFRS 16 Database
This is a system which will ensure that WDC has the correct level of information and adheres to correct reporting of IFRS16 -
Leasing. 
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
IFRS16 has been postponed and is due for implementation this financial year. It is anticipated that full spend will be incurred by 31 March 2024.

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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL APPENDIX 6
GENERAL SERVICES CAPITAL PROGRAMME CSC
ANALYSIS OF RED PROJECTS
PERIOD END DATE
PERIOD 10
Budget Forecast
Spend
31 January 2024
Budget Details
Project Life Financials
Spend to Date Variance
8
Project Life Financials 60 50 83% 50 (10) -17%
Current Year Financials 10 0 0% 0 (10) -100%
Project Description
Project Manager James Gallacher
Chief Officer Victoria Rogers
Project Lifecycle 31-Oct-22 31-Mar-24
Mitigating Action
None available at this time.
Anticipated Outcome
projects delivered on time.
Internet of Things Asset Tracking
Asset Tracking.
Planned End Date Forecast End Date
Main Issues / Reason for Variance
Project Complete