IT projects have a poor record for remaining within budget, despite signs of a recent improvement in the management of UK projects. Confusion about the total cost of the national programme for NHS IT - Computer Weekly revealed that it could rise to more than £18bn, three times more than originally stated - is just the latest example of budget confusion or overrun. Recommendations from experts on improving project management may appear common sense, but can be forgotten amid time constraints and budget cuts. Often, problems with a budget can be traced back to before the project began.
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