An IS auditor is performing a project review and finds that scope reductions have been made without proper authorization. The IS auditor should be MOST concerned that:
An IS auditor is performing a project review and finds that scope reductions have been made without proper authorization. The IS auditor should be MOST concerned that:
If scope reductions are made without proper authorization, the primary concern should be that anticipated business functionality may not be delivered. Projects are initiated to fulfill certain business needs and deliver specific functionalities. Unauthorized changes in scope can undermine these objectives, leading to a situation where the final product does not meet the intended business requirements, which is a serious issue.
This is the most concerning issue because unauthorized scope reductions indicate a failure to adhere to established project management processes, which can lead to further governance and accountability issues in the project.