PART II — SYSTEMS ASSESSMENT

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Report on opportunities for improvement identified in the prior year’s assessment, if any.

Address any significant changes in system procedures or practices, including reason(s) for change and expected improvements.

Access effectiveness and report on effectiveness of Y2K efforts.

Access Labs ability to safeguard its information.

At a minimum, the assessment should also answer the following questions:

¨ Are the existing information systems internal procedures being followed?

¨ Are the information systems internal controls adequate?

¨ What is the basis for determining effectiveness of the system and/or practices?

¨ Do you feel that the current system is working well or could improvements be made?

Identify opportunities for improvement and/or notable practices.

Mid-Year Status Report due by July 15, 2000. This report should discuss critical items, significant changes, and the status of the self assessment effort to date.

Year End Final Report due 45 days after calendar year.

DOE interaction on an as need basis to include the following:

Periodic meetings and communication between the Ames Group and Laboratory management staff.

Review the year-end self assessment report and determine the need for an on-site validation.