Topic:"Cost Deferral" in M12743

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-6: 2 3 Please provide actual spending for each item in the Detailed Estimate through February 4 2026. 5 6 (a) Please explain why the contingency (15%) is applied to actual spending that has 7 already occurred....

AI summary The request asks for actual spending details through February 2026 and explains the 15% contingency applied to already incurred costs. The response directs the reader to a table for the information.

18 Cost Element Total Regular Labour $255,474 Overtime Labour $9,475 Office Supplies $463 Travel Expense $30 Airfare $3,032 Consulting $1,655,609 Application Software $490,944 Legal $34,119 Meals $8,222 Administrative Overhead $145,138 AFU...

AI summary The text outlines the detailed cost estimate for a project, including a contingency percentage applied to all project costs. The contingency amount is justified based on risks related to the Identity Governance and Administration framework. NS Power states that these risks have not materialized and the full contingency may not be needed. The project is classified under DG4 with a contingency range of 10-30%, and the included contingency of 15% is within this range.