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Introduction  \n1.1 Purpose  \n1.2 Documentation and Communication Practices  \n2. Overview  \n2.1 Summary Statement  \n2.2 Reporting Requirements  \n2.3 Estimate Degree Requirements  \n3. Spending Limit Authorization Levels  \n4. Cost Variance Action Plan  \n5. Approach Defined  \n5.1 Procedures  \n5.2 Policies  \n5.3 Documentation  \n6. Cost Estimation Process Defined  \n7. Cost Baseline  \n7.1 WBS of Work Sections and / or Individual Tasks  \n7.2 Estimate Method  \n7.3 Funding  \n7.4 Contingency / Reserve  \n8. Cost Control and Metrics  \n9. Reporting Process Defined  \n10. Change Control Process  \n11. Project Budget  \n1. Introduction  \nProject cost management plan overview...  \n1.1 Purpose  \nIdentify the desired outcome and how the plan will be beneficial.  \n1.2 Documentation and Communication Practices  \nDiscuss how progress and changes will be documented and how information will be communicated with team members and stakeholders.  \n2. 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Cost Variance Action Plan  \n\n| COST VARIANCE ACTION PLAN |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| % OF VARIANCE | REQUIRED ACTION DESCRIPTION | PARTY RESPONSIBLE |\n|  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |\n\n5. Approach Defined  \nHow overall plan will be created, revised, monitored, and controlled.  \n5.1 Procedures  \nDefine set procedures.  \n5.2 Policies  \nList all policies that must be adhered to.  \n5.3 Documentation  \nDetail the documentation process throughout life of project.  \n6. Cost Estimation Process Defined  \nDetail how estimates should be reached and classified, including thresholds, risks, performance rules, confidence ratings of estimate accuracy, etc.  \n7. 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