First, a project management committee is established as an overall review mechanism for approving the scope of the project, providing resources, establishing priorities, approving plans, and evaluating project status. A project task force is responsible for developing an overall work plan, including schedules of tasks, time lines, and budgets. Major tasks to be scheduled include analysis of the current environment and operational procedures, drafting specifications for a request for proposals, and selecting computer system applications and equipment. Once an appropriate system is selected, a contract should be negotiated with the vendor that specifies system installation, test, and support. Once installed, the system should be run parallel with existing data processing operations to permit time for conversion and training. A review should be conducted 90 to 120 days after the system has become operational.