Technical Audit Decision Memo
Keep the final memo short enough for one board meeting. Fill in every bracketed line before you circulate it.
Decision
Decision required[one sentence]
Decision owner[name]
Deadline[date]
Recommendation[approve / reject / defer / run a bounded test]
Facts
Current system and owner[system / person]
Contract or renewal exposure[amount / date]
Operational constraint[fact]
Security or compliance constraint[fact]
Evidence reviewed[code, contracts, interviews, logs]
Options
| Option | 12-month cost | Delivery time | Main risk | Exit cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keep and correct | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
| Replace | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
| Build | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
Recommendation
State the recommendation[and the two facts that decide it. Do not repeat the full audit.]
90-day execution
| Phase | Owner | Exit criterion |
|---|---|---|
| Days 1–30 | [ ] | [ ] |
| Days 31–60 | [ ] | [ ] |
| Days 61–90 | [ ] | [ ] |
Risks accepted
Risk 1[risk, owner, review date]
Risk 2[risk, owner, review date]
Source: Some Tech Work · sometech.work/services/strategy