Key Areas

Achieved?

Are procedures required by the contract being followed?

Have the reasons for the proposed variation been assessed?  Does this indicate an emerging or actual problem?

Have the impact of the proposed variation on contract deliverables been assessed? Particularly whether the variation or the work it represents is actually required and is part of the original contract deliverables?

Have the effect on contract price of the proposed variation been determined?

Has authortiy been given for making the variation?

Has the variation and its impact been properly documented?

Have you undertaken all reporting requirements?