Smarter CPIC

This document outlines a 7-step approach called SMARTER CPICSM to improving an agency's capital planning and investment control (CPIC) process. The steps are: 1) Solve CPIC at the enterprise level by making agency-wide decisions. 2) Manage CPIC for compliance and scores by focusing on governance. 3) Automate the CPIC process to reduce paperwork. 4) Review and correct investments continuously throughout the year. 5) Transform programs and IT using e-government. 6) Empower teams by providing access to best practices and collaboration tools. 7) Reallocate resources away from low-performing investments and toward areas that provide the highest returns.