FORT WORTH, Texas - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District recently welcomed a three-member team from the USACE Inspector General's office for an inspection of the district's use of the Program and Project Management Information System, or P2.

The visit aimed to assess oversight, compliance and data effectiveness in project scheduling, and to identify best practices for possible use across USACE.

"An external office conducting an internal review allows us to reassess business processes, reinforce policy, and pursue continuous improvement," said Quynh Dang, chief of the district's Internal Review Office.

For the Fort Worth District, the inspection was more than a compliance check-it was an opportunity to reaffirm commitment to the Project Delivery Business Process and highlight how P2 supports mission execution through transparency, accountability and alignment with USACE policy.

P2 serves as the Army Corps of Engineers' central information system for managing its global portfolio. Used by commanders, engineers, project managers and support staff, it enables informed decision-making and project delivery across military construction, civil works and emergency response programs valued in the billions.

"P2 is more than a scheduling tool-it's the informational backbone of how we deliver the program," said Chris Reinhardt, deputy chief of the district's Programs and Project Management Division. "This inspection helps validate that we're aligned with USACE standards and delivering value to stakeholders."

The IG team were given access to more than 1,500 projects and randomly selected eight for detailed analysis, focusing on milestone accuracy, data integration, and adherence to the Project Delivery Business Process.

"We're evaluating for schedule detail, data existence, accuracy and quality," said IG team lead Greg Cissell, making his 10th stop on a 19-district and division inspection tour.

The inspection highlighted the district's scheduling templates-developed by PPMD schedulers Jaimi Mitchell and Delissa Hamilton-as a standout example of best practices. Patton oversees the district's P2 scheduling process.

"Inspecting P2 schedules ensures we're not just meeting deadlines-we're meeting them with integrity," said Ryan Patton, chief of the Project Controls Office.

The team also reviewed how P2 supports coordination across functional areas, tracks earned value, and manages project risk across the district's military construction, civil works, and interagency programs.

"P2 is how we tell the story of our projects," said Lt. Col. Joshua Haynes, acting Fort Worth District commander. "When that story is clear and timely, it builds trust-with our partners, Congress, and the American people."

During the out-brief, Cissell provided senior leaders with informal feedback and brief assessments.

"Overall, very good stuff being done here in the district, when it comes to P2," Cissell said. "One of the higher standards for the enterprise for sure."

Haynes echoed the sentiment, calling the visit a validation of the team's attention to scheduling detail and dedication to transparency.

"This inspection gave us a chance to see how we stack up against other districts-and the takeaway is: we're doing it right," Haynes said.

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Editor's Note: The inspection is part of a broader USACE initiative to strengthen internal controls and reinforce the importance of data-driven decision-making. According to the USACE Project Management Business Process Manual, accurate schedule data is essential for upward reporting, resource allocation, and enterprise-level forecasting.

Source: U.S.Army