NARAOIG - 23-AUD-06 - 1

We noted that in OIG Audit Report No. 17-AUD-15, a suggestion was made to “modify NARA's SDLC methodology to align it better for agile projects” that has not been addressed. In addition to resolving this issue, we recommend NARA’s Information Services review and update the SDLC Methodology to ensure it reflects current NARA practices related to system development methodologies utilized at the agency. NARA should modify the description of their SDLC methodology processes to be more agile, by adopting the cyclical approach described in GAO’s Agile Assessment Guide – Best Practices for Agile Adoption and Implementation. The system development process should be focused on producing working software for users to test after each agile iteration, and for the software to be updated with user feedback after each cycle.