{"id":31959,"date":"2023-09-28T06:06:40","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T06:06:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/contract-closeout-checklist\/"},"modified":"2024-03-05T14:16:32","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T14:16:32","slug":"contract-closeout-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/contract-closeout-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Contract Closeout Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"verify-that-all-contractual-obligations-have-been-met\"> \n <h2>Verify that all contractual obligations have been met<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Confirm that all the obligations stated in the contract have been fulfilled. This task ensures that both parties have completed their responsibilities and allows for a smooth contract closeout. Are there any outstanding obligations that need to be addressed? What actions should be taken if there are any discrepancies or incomplete obligations? \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Were all contractual obligations met? <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option> <\/select> \n  <\/div> \n  <ul class=\"items\"> \n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       1 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Yes \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       2 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      No \n    <\/div> <\/li> \n  <\/ul> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> If no, please specify the outstanding obligations <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"request-final-project-report\"> \n <h2>Request final project report<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Obtain the final project report from the contractor. This report summarizes the project's outcomes, including achievements, challenges, and lessons learned. The report is essential for assessing the overall project performance and ensuring all project requirements have been met. How can you effectively request the report from the contractor? What is the expected timeframe for receiving the report? \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"members-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Contractor contact person <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"A member or group will be selected here\">A member or group will be selected here<\/option> <\/select> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Expected date of receiving the final project report <\/label> \n   <div class=\"date-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button> \n   <\/div> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"approval-final-report\"> \n <h2>Approval: Final Report<\/h2>\n <div class=\"approval-content\"> \n  <div class=\"header\"> \n   <div class=\"list-title\">\n    Will be submitted for approval:\n   <\/div> \n  <\/div> \n  <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\"> \n   <ul class=\"list\"> \n    <li> \n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\"> \n      <div class=\"item\"> \n       <div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Request final project report<\/span> \n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div> \n       <\/div> \n      <\/div> \n     <\/div> <\/li> \n   <\/ul> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"review-and-reconcile-contract-financials\"> \n <h2>Review and reconcile contract financials<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Thoroughly review and reconcile the financial aspects of the contract. This includes verifying all payments made and received, ensuring accurate invoicing, and reconciling any discrepancies. This step provides a clear understanding of the financial performance and finalizes the financial obligations. How will you review and reconcile the contract financials? What tools or documents will you use? \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Financial tasks <\/label> \n  <\/div> \n  <ul class=\"items\"> \n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       1 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Verify payments made and received \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       2 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Check for invoicing accuracy \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       3 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Reconcile any discrepancies \n    <\/div> <\/li> \n  <\/ul> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Upload financial documents <\/label> \n   <div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button> \n   <\/div> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"ensure-all-invoices-have-been-received-and-paid\"> \n <h2>Ensure all invoices have been received and paid<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Confirm that all invoices related to the contract have been received and paid. This step ensures that all financial obligations are met and avoids any outstanding payments. How will you verify if all invoices have been received and paid? What actions should be taken in case of missing or unpaid invoices? \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"multi-choice-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Status of invoices <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"\">Multiple options can be selected from this list<\/option> <\/select> \n  <\/div> \n  <ul class=\"items\"> \n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       1 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      All received and paid \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       2 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Some missing \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       3 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Some unpaid \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       4 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      All missing \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       5 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      All unpaid \n    <\/div> <\/li> \n  <\/ul> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"locate-and-file-all-contract-related-documents\"> \n <h2>Locate and file all contract related documents<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Collect and organize all contract-related documents in a secure location. This ensures easy access to the necessary paperwork if needed in the future. How will you locate and file the contract-related documents? What naming or categorization system will be used to organize the documents? \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"multi-select-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Document-related tasks <\/label> \n  <\/div> \n  <ul class=\"items\"> \n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       1 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Gather all contract documents \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       2 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Categorize and label the documents \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       3 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Store the documents in a secure location \n    <\/div> <\/li> \n  <\/ul> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"conduct-contract-performance-review\"> \n <h2>Conduct contract performance review<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Assess the performance of the contract by reviewing key metrics and deliverables. This helps identify areas of success and areas for improvement. The performance review provides valuable insights for future contract management. What metrics and deliverables will be evaluated during the review process? Are there any specific assessment criteria to consider? \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Contract performance assessment <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option> <\/select> \n  <\/div> \n  <ul class=\"items\"> \n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       1 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Successful \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       2 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Partial success \n    <\/div> <\/li>\n   <li class=\"item\"> \n    <div class=\"step-number-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-number\">\n       3 \n     <\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"step-checkbox-container\"> \n     <div class=\"step-checkbox\"><\/div> \n    <\/div> \n    <div class=\"item-name-static\">\n      Unsuccessful \n    <\/div> <\/li> \n  <\/ul> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Key metrics and deliverables reviewed <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Assessment criteria <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"approval-contract-performance\"> \n <h2>Approval: Contract Performance<\/h2>\n <div class=\"approval-content\"> \n  <div class=\"header\"> \n   <div class=\"list-title\">\n    Will be submitted for approval:\n   <\/div> \n  <\/div> \n  <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\"> \n   <ul class=\"list\"> \n    <li> \n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\"> \n      <div class=\"item\"> \n       <div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Review and reconcile contract financials<\/span> \n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div> \n       <\/div> \n      <\/div> \n     <\/div> <\/li>\n    <li> \n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\"> \n      <div class=\"item\"> \n       <div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Ensure all invoices have been received and paid<\/span> \n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div> \n       <\/div> \n      <\/div> \n     <\/div> <\/li>\n    <li> \n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\"> \n      <div class=\"item\"> \n       <div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Conduct contract performance review<\/span> \n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div> \n       <\/div> \n      <\/div> \n     <\/div> <\/li> \n   <\/ul> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"evaluate-contractor-performance\"> \n <h2>Evaluate contractor performance<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Assess the contractor's performance throughout the duration of the contract. This evaluation helps determine the contractor's overall effectiveness, adherence to timelines, and quality of work. What criteria will be used to evaluate the contractor's performance? How will the evaluation be communicated to the contractor? \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Evaluation criteria <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"members-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Evaluator's name <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"A member or group will be selected here\">A member or group will be selected here<\/option> <\/select> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"send-rich-email-content form-field-content\"> <!-- No Recipients --> <!-- No Recipients --> <!-- No Recipients --> \n  <div class=\"form-group subject\"> <label>Subject<\/label> \n   <p class=\"form-control-static\"> Contractor Performance Evaluation <\/p> \n  <\/div> \n  <div class=\"form-group body\"> <label>Body<\/label> <iframe srcdoc=\"<p>Dear {{form.evaluators_name}},<\/p><p>We would like to inform you that your performance as a contractor during the contract period has been evaluated. The evaluation criteria are as follows:<\/p><p>{{form.evaluation_criteria}}<\/p><p>We appreciate your contributions and efforts throughout the contract. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the evaluation, please don't hesitate to contact us.<\/p><p>Regards,<\/p><p>The Contract Management Team<\/p>\n<style>*{font-family:Inter,&quot;Segoe UI&quot;,&quot;Roboto&quot;,&quot;Oxygen&quot;,&quot;Ubuntu&quot;,&quot;Cantarell&quot;,&quot;Fira Sans&quot;,&quot;Droid Sans&quot;,&quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;,system-ui,sans-serif}<\/style>\n\" sandbox=\"\"><\/iframe> \n  <\/div> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-envelope btn-icon\"><\/i> Send <\/button> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"approval-contractor-performance-evaluation\"> \n <h2>Approval: Contractor Performance Evaluation<\/h2>\n <div class=\"approval-content\"> \n  <div class=\"header\"> \n   <div class=\"list-title\">\n    Will be submitted for approval:\n   <\/div> \n  <\/div> \n  <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\"> \n   <ul class=\"list\"> \n    <li> \n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\"> \n      <div class=\"item\"> \n       <div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Evaluate contractor performance<\/span> \n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div> \n       <\/div> \n      <\/div> \n     <\/div> <\/li> \n   <\/ul> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"document-lessons-learned-from-the-contract\"> \n <h2>Document lessons learned from the contract<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Document the lessons learned from the contract to improve future contract management processes. This step captures insights, challenges, and best practices that can be applied to similar contracts in the future. How will the lessons learned be collected and documented? What format or template will be used? \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Lessons learned from the contract <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Upload any supporting documents <\/label> \n   <div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button> \n   <\/div> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"notify-the-vendor-about-contract-closeout\"> \n <h2>Notify the vendor about contract closeout<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Inform the vendor or contractor about the contract closeout. This communication ensures transparency and provides an opportunity for the vendor to address any final concerns or inquiries. How will the vendor be notified about the contract closeout? What information should be included in the notification? \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"members-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Vendor contact person <\/label> <select disabled class=\"form-control\"> <option value=\"A member or group will be selected here\">A member or group will be selected here<\/option> <\/select> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"receive-written-confirmation-from-vendor\"> \n <h2>Receive written confirmation from vendor<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Receive written confirmation from the vendor or contractor acknowledging the contract closeout. This confirmation serves as evidence and records the vendor's agreement with the contract closure. How will the written confirmation be obtained? What details should be included in the confirmation? \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Confirmation details <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"approval-vendor-confirmation\"> \n <h2>Approval: Vendor Confirmation<\/h2>\n <div class=\"approval-content\"> \n  <div class=\"header\"> \n   <div class=\"list-title\">\n    Will be submitted for approval:\n   <\/div> \n  <\/div> \n  <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\"> \n   <ul class=\"list\"> \n    <li> \n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\"> \n      <div class=\"item\"> \n       <div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Notify the vendor about contract closeout<\/span> \n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div> \n       <\/div> \n      <\/div> \n     <\/div> <\/li>\n    <li> \n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\"> \n      <div class=\"item\"> \n       <div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Receive written confirmation from vendor<\/span> \n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div> \n       <\/div> \n      <\/div> \n     <\/div> <\/li> \n   <\/ul> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"update-the-contract-management-system-for-contract-closure\"> \n <h2>Update the contract management system for contract closure<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Update the contract management system or database to reflect the contract closure. This ensures accurate and up-to-date records for future reference or audits. How will the contract management system be updated? Are there any specific fields or information that need to be modified or added? \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Date of contract closure <\/label> \n   <div class=\"date-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button> \n   <\/div> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> System update details <\/label> \n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled class=\"form-control\"> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"prepare-a-contract-closeout-report\"> \n <h2>Prepare a contract closeout report<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Compile a comprehensive report summarizing the contract closeout process. This report provides an overview of the activities, achievements, challenges, and lessons learned during the contract closure. How will the contract closeout report be prepared? What sections or information should be included in the report? \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Contract closeout report content <\/label> <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n <div class=\"file-field-content form-field-content\"> \n  <div class=\"form-group\"> <label> Upload supporting documents <\/label> \n   <div class=\"file-container\"> <button type=\"button\" disabled class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-upload btn-icon\"><\/i> File will be uploaded here <\/button> \n   <\/div> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"approval-contract-closeout-report\"> \n <h2>Approval: Contract Closeout Report<\/h2>\n <div class=\"approval-content\"> \n  <div class=\"header\"> \n   <div class=\"list-title\">\n    Will be submitted for approval:\n   <\/div> \n  <\/div> \n  <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list\"> \n   <ul class=\"list\"> \n    <li> \n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\"> \n      <div class=\"item\"> \n       <div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Update the contract management system for contract closure<\/span> \n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div> \n       <\/div> \n      <\/div> \n     <\/div> <\/li>\n    <li> \n     <div class=\"approval-rule-subject-tasks-list-item\"> \n      <div class=\"item\"> \n       <div class=\"container\"> <span class=\"title\">Prepare a contract closeout report<\/span> \n        <div class=\"body\">\n         Will be submitted\n        <\/div> \n       <\/div> \n      <\/div> \n     <\/div> <\/li> \n   <\/ul> \n  <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section> \n<section id=\"notify-all-relevant-stakeholders-about-contract-closeout\"> \n <h2>Notify all relevant stakeholders about contract closeout<\/h2>\n <div class=\"text-content\">\n   Communicate the contract closeout to all relevant stakeholders involved in the contract. This notification ensures that all parties are aware of the contract closure and can provide feedback or address any outstanding matters. Who are the relevant stakeholders that should be notified? 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